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Anglian Water earmarks £6.5bn to tackle 'extreme weather challenges'
Water companies forced to prepare for repeats of 2018's 'Beast from the East' and record-breaking summer heatwave
Machines to mangroves: Tackling water risk with nature-based solutions
Water security is a financial risk for companies, warns CDP's Cate Lamb, but some firms are using nature-based solutions to reduce risk and save money
Climate change could push up the cost of water, engineers warn
New report from the Institute for Mechanical Engineers claims Britain's water industry will face higher costs as climate impacts bite
UK farmers allowed to take more water from rivers as heatwave continues
Environment secretary holds drought summit with farmers to address series issues of crop failure and lack of fodder for animals
Hosepipe ban: Businesses and households urged to step up water saving efforts
United Utilities announces hosepipe ban on the way, as water industry again urges customers to curb water use where possible
River piracy and changing information flows
Forum for the Future's Stephanie Draper reflects on how a little noticed climate impact could provide a valuable lesson for sustainability leaders
How can a wireless network help both rhino resilience and water quality?
They're called low-power wide-area networks — LPWANs — and they're changing how we can collect data
'Industry must innovate': Environment Agency calls on businesses to tackle rising water risks
Landmark report warns that without action large parts of England will face significant water supply deficits by 2050
Water shortages to be key environmental challenge of the century, Nasa warns
Freshwater supplies have already seriously declined in 19 global hotspots - from China to the Caspian Sea - due to overuse, groundbreaking study shows
Ab InBev brews up fresh sustainability targets
World's largest brewer promises 100 per cent renewable electricity, 100 per cent recycled packaging, and 25 per cent cut in CO2 emissions by 2025
From Apple to Unilever, big business steps up to tackle supply chain emissions
Major corporates marked out as leaders as action to cut supply chain emissions doubles in just 12 months - but suppliers' own supply chains aren't yet embracing the trend
Seawater Greenhouse reaps first Somaliland veg crop grown with just sea water
EXCLUSIVE: Pioneering project in Somaliland delivers first harvest of lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers - all grown using only sea water
Liwa Strategic Water Reserve: Abu Dhabi unveils record-breaking sub-desert water reserve in bid to boost climate resilience
Reservoir is hailed as 'breakthrough sustainable engineering feat' as UAE seeks to combat water supply risk
CDP: Surge in companies joining the water 'A-list'
Large corporates are investing record amounts in water security according to CDP, but World Water Council warns global action is still not enough to avert disaster
Hubbub urges citizens to come clean about water usage
Environmental charity Hubbub wants to get the conversation about water scarcity flowing with its new #TapChat campaign
Novozymes launches HelloScience platform to spark bright ideas on global challenges
New online network will bring together innovators, start-ups, and companies to find solutions to global challenges such as water scarcity, biotechnology giant claims
Investors: Food firms must embrace smarter water practices
Major report by investor-backed group Ceres reveals corporate water management is improving, but huge risks remain unaddressed
M&S unbuttons sustainable denim range
The menswear range, available now, is made from denim that uses less energy, water and chemicals in the manufacturing process
Thames Water hit with £8.5m fine over 'unacceptable' leaks
Watchdog says failure to meet commitment to tackle leaks justifies maximum automatic fine for utility, but there is better news for the company's clean energy efforts
Study: Investment in creating climate-resilient communities could curb terror threat
New analysis suggest terrorists thrive in communities impacted by climate risks, such as drought or food shortages
Circular water companies make a splash heard 'round the world
A host of leading companies are starting to apply circular economy thinking to the water industry, and the approach could deliver major savings
Report: Circular systems could save 400 billion cubic metres of water a year
ING Bank report argues closed loop systems in global water industry could provide cheaper and more eco-friendly alternative to desalination
Reports: Saudi Arabia draws up water and energy efficiency programme
Kingdom will review generous subsidies on water and energy use to encourage more efficient use of resources
CDP: Companies not moving fast enough to tackle $14bn bill from rising water risks
New report reveals leading blue chips are failing to adequately address water-related risks despite soaring costs
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