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21 Jul 2021 London, United Kingdom

England: Water Companies Fail To Meet Environmental Responsibilities

Environment Agency report finds only five of England's nine water and sewage companies achieved the highest 4 star rating, while none met all environment expectations. Worst performers were Southern Water and South West Water.

20 May 2021 London, United Kingdom

Leaked UK Government Memo Describes "Savage" Cuts To International WASH Support

UK spending on water and sanitation aid could be slashed. Charity WaterAid condemns plans with stark rebuke, claiming "the cost will be measured not just in pounds but in lives and livelihoods".

12 May 2021 GLASGOW, United Kingdom

SDGs: Leadership And Sustainable Policies Required

Even developed countries will find it difficult to meet their Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Guest article by Professor Asit Biswas and Professor Cecilia Tortajada.

4 May 2021 LONDON

"Our Children Face Wars Over Food And Water": EU VP

In a media interview, Frans Timmermans warns that sacrifices would be needed from the older generation to ensure that young people can live in a safe climate.

7 Apr 2021 EDINBURGH, United Kingdom

ICT Supply Chain Faces High Flooding Risk

Key river basins that are particularly vulnerable include Taihu, Dong and Zhu in China; Danube and Rhine in Europe; Colorado and Upper Mississippi in the United States.

7 Apr 2021 LONDON, United Kingdom

Growing Concern Over Levels Of Sewage Discharge Into UK Rivers

Sewage discharge into England and Wales rivers doubled in 2020. Storm overflows are associated with climate change.

24 Mar 2021 EDINBURGH, United Kingdom

Exploring The Non-market Value Of Water To Society: aquaNOW Audience

OOSKAnews and Scotland, the Hydro Nation, brought together panelists for a discussion on different ways we value water.

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Happy World Water Day, 2021!

17 Mar 2021 EDINBURGH, United Kingdom

Streaming Live Today! "Exploring The Non-market Value Of Water To Society"

STREAMING LIVE FROM 1.30 PM UK TIME TODAY!

In celebration of World Water Day 2021 (22 March), OOSKAnews, in collaboration with Scotland, the Hydro Nation is hosting a live-streamed aquaNOW Audience panel show: "Exploring the Non-Market Value of Water to Society".

aquaNOW Audiences are live-streamed interactive panel discussions engaging international water experts and Scottish expertise in global water-related challenges and solutions. The shows are produced by OOSKAnews in collaboration with the government of Scotland, the Hydro Nation.

17 Mar 2021 LONDON

New 2050 Vison For Water Sector In England

England's water industry seeks public dialogue.

14 Mar 2021 LONDON

Zombie Fire Apocalypse!

Imperial College, London research finds environmentally friendly, water efficient fire suppressant to suppress difficult-to-killdpeat fires.

12 Mar 2021 LONDON, United Kingdom

Companies Must Take Bold Action To Transform Business Models

The financial impact of water risk could amount to $301 Billion USD versus $55 Billion USD to address those risks, according to a new report.

6 Mar 2021 LONDON, United Kingdom

The Corporate Cost Of Inaction Against Water Risk

The financial impact of water risk could amount to $301 Billion USD versus $55 Billion USD to address those risks, according to the 2020 Global Water Report issued 3 March by the CDP. The report also notes progress in water use, with two/thirds of the nearly 3,000 participating companies saying they are reducing or maintaining water withdrawals, while more than half are monitoring the quality of their wastewater discharges...