 | US water strategy and the response to climate change A long-term, international investment in scientific study of the Earth’s climate is now resulting in a scientific consensus concerning climate change and its impacts on water resources. The `National Water Program Strategy: Response to Climate Change` provides an overview of the potential effects of climate change on water resources and the US clean water and safe drinking water programs. It also describes specific actions the National Water Program will take to adapt program implementation in light ... |
 | Water pollution prevention guidelines for UK construction works Construction and maintenance activities in or near water have the potential to cause serious pollution or impact on the bed and banks of a watercourse and on the quality and quantity of the water. Some activities with the potential for affecting watercourses or groundwater may require either consent in England and Wales under the Water Resources Act 1991 or an authorisation in Scotland under the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (also referred to as CAR) - see ... |
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