water stress

Monday, 17 September 2012 in The Cholmondeley Room at the House of Lords

Critics say drought and water companies' leaky pipes should means ministers should deliver a full bill in this Parliament rather than next year

More than half of water companies will not be required to reduce leakages before 2015, despite the worst drought in 25 years

Report says governments across Europe may need to send prices signals as part of urgent action needed to tackle shortages

Businesses urged to conserve water as 17 more regions move into drought status

New tool allows companies to spot risks and opportunities created by dwindling water supplies

We need to build resilience and adaptation into developed and developing economies alike

Businesses encouraged to join UK-wide campaign as part of World Water Day

BusinessGreen runs down OECD's worrying vision of business-as-usual future

Environment Agency warns south-east drought could reach East Yorkshire, as utilities confirm hosepipe ban