environmental water management News
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CIWEM responds to Defra’s call for evidence on the Waste Prevention Programme
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) have provided evidence on the Waste Prevention Plan for England. According to CIWEM there is too much focus on the waste at the end of life, they believe that the Government need to acknowledge that the efficient and environmentally responsible use of materials must be independent of whether they are raw materials, products ...
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Be part of a unique global fellowship to design a resource efficient economy
Students applying to Cranfield University for 2013/14 are invited to apply for a unique global Fellowship programme led by the Ellen MacArthur and Schmidt Family Foundations. The Fellowship will develop a new generation of business leaders equipped with the tools and innovative thinking to map out a resource efficient world economy. Ellen MacArthur said: “This partnership is built on ...
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US EPA builds on partnership with ADB to strengthen global environmental protection
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to work with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to address key international environmental challenges. “The U.S. recognizes the importance of Asia in meeting today’s global environmental challenges,” said Michelle DePass, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of International and Tribal Affairs. “It is our hope that expanding our partnership with ...
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New scheme for assessing water licence compliance in Scotland
Industry and other water users in Scotland who abstract, impound or discharge to the water environment are being given the opportunity to comment on a new scheme to assess compliance with environmental licence conditions. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is looking to streamline its method for assessing compliance and is urging operators of fish farms, hydropower schemes, ...
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US Navy Awards ENSR International $3 Million Multi-Year Environmental Services Contract
Untitled Document US Navy Awards ENSR International $3 Million Multi-Year Environmental Services Contract ENSR to Provide Broad Air Quality and Environmental Compliance Services Across Northeast US Navy Facilities. ENSR International has been awarded a 5-Year Environmental Services Contract by the US Navy Engineering Facility, Northeast (EFANE) division for its ...
By AECOM
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Eco-friendly sustainable water resources solutions
A technology services centreis an outcome of a felt need of services on “eco-friendly geotechnical & environmental solutions” for sustainable water resources solutions for industrial & agriculture farm sites / project areas by getting status checked on environmental related land & water resources. The business entrepreneurs / managers; who give emphasis on the water sources in ...
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Soil management in China and the EU
Following rapid urbanisation, management of contaminated soil has become a political priority in China. In this study, researchers reviewed the current system in China as compared to Europe and provide recommendations for the sustainable management of soil. China’s rapid economic growth, and the accompanied urbanisation, has come at a considerable cost to the environment. In the late ...
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Verdantix Says The US Market For Energy And Environment Technology Services Will Reach $2.5 Billion In 2015
By 2015, large firms in the US market will spend $2.5 billion annually on technology consulting and systems integration relating to their energy, environment and sustainability initiatives, according to a new report from independent analyst firm Verdantix. The forecasted level of investment reflects a 47% increase from spending of $1.7 billion in 2012 and a ...
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Is the credit crunch good for the environment?
With the credit crunch, rising fuel prices and inflation affecting millions of people, CIWEM believes that now is the time to re-evaluate the way we live. After years of continuous growth for the UK economy, we are facing spiralling resource costs. However, as consumers tighten their belts, the Government’s priority is the more ‘pressing’ challenge of the economy, and not moves to tackle climate ...
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The health, social and economic impacts of flooding
The health, social and economic impacts of major floods are devastating, affecting people’s physical and mental health and disrupting and dispersing communities. Impacts can range from immediate death, injury and harm from contaminated water, through to lasting psychological consequences caused by damaged homes, loss of personal possessions and financial worries. In a paper published in ...
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Agilent Technologies Supports Peking University`s Environmental Science Research
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it has made a donation to Peking University's College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (CESE) to help advance the school's research in air, water and soil pollution. The college houses China's State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, and the Key Laboratory of Water and Sediment Sciences for China's ...
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McGurk Hydrologic joins as an Affiliate Member
KISTERS North America, Inc., a leading provider of advanced hydrological data management tools, announces the addition of McGurk Hydrologic as a key affiliate of KISTERS North America. McGurk Hydrologic provides runoff forecasting, hydrologic simulation modeling, environmental review, and water and land management services to a wide range of clients across the US. They also provide hydrologic ...
By KISTERS
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Locus Scores in Green Quadrant of Environmental Management Software Report
Locus Technologies (Locus), the industry leader in Cloud-computing enterprise software for environmental, energy, air, water, and compliance management, has been recognized as one of 12 leading environmental management software suppliers globally in the report "Green Quadrant® Environmental Management Software, 2012." This report by Verdantix, an independent analyst firm who provide data, ...
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Del Monte Foods Selects Locus Software for Energy, Sustainability, and Resource Management
One of the nation's largest food companies has joined with a Silicon Valley innovator to advance its position as a leader in sustainable energy and environmental resource management. Locus Technologies today announced that Del Monte Foods has selected Locus Technologies' award-winning ePortal™ platform to provide a comprehensive, integrated system for monitoring and managing its energy use, ...
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Eco Expo Asia 2016 closed with record-breaking exhibitor and visitor numbers
Eco Asia Conference facilitated dialogue between governments, private sectors and NGOs Eco Expo Asia 2016 closed amid great acclaim with record-breaking exhibitor and visitor numbers. Held from 26 – 29 October, the Expo was jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and co-organised by the Environment Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong ...
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WESA and Seprotech announce letter of intent for proposed merger
Seprotech Systems Incorporated (TSXV: SET) ("Seprotech") and WESA Group Inc. ("WESA") today announced that they have entered into a non-binding letter of intent under which Seprotech will acquire 100% of privately-held WESA in a reverse takeover (the "Transaction"). Upon completion of the Transaction, the combined entity (the "Resulting Issuer") is expected to be a leading provider of earth ...
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