Harnessing AI: Transforming Water Management for a Sustainable Future

CRISPR Meets Wastewater: A New Weapon Against Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. As bacteria evolve to withstand even our most powerful drugs, once-treatable infections are becoming life-threatening again.

Britain's Climate Crossroads: Navigating Water Scarcity and Environmental Challenges in 2025

As the United Kingdom strides into 2025, the nation finds itself at a pivotal juncture concerning climate patterns, water resources, and environmental sustainability.

Building Blocks: Why the UK’s Small Construction Firms Are Under Pressure — and Why It Matters for Sustainability

Small construction firms have long been at the heart of the UK’s built environment — shaping local communities, restoring heritage buildings, and responding flexibly to regional housing needs

Water Matters Magazine March 2025

Our monthly magazine for March 2025 is out now!

Revolutionising EV Battery Recycling: Pioneering Methods and Global Initiatives

As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates worldwide, the imperative to manage end-of-life batteries has become increasingly critical. Traditional disposal methods pose environmental risks and squander valuable materials.

Bricking It: Can the UK Construction Industry Fix Its Widening Skills Gap?

The UK’s building and construction sector is facing an existential challenge—an acute and growing shortage of skilled workers. From housebuilders and civil engineers to retrofit specialists and water infrastructure technicians, the demand for qualified labour is far outstripping supply.

Sewage Scandals: Rising Bills, Executive Bonuses, and Environmental Neglect

In 2024, England's waterways faced an unprecedented crisis as water companies discharged raw sewage into rivers and coastal areas for nearly 4 million hours—a slight increase from the previous year.

Navigating Climate Security: Implications for UK Organisations

In recent years, the discourse surrounding climate change has evolved beyond environmental concerns to encompass significant security implications. Chatham House, a leading UK think tank, has been at the forefront of this discussion, highlighting the multifaceted risks that climate change poses to global stability and, consequently, to UK organisations.

Government Under Scrutiny: Are Taxpayers Funding Environmental Law Breaches?

England's rivers, once the lifeblood of its verdant landscapes, are now at the centre of a legal maelstrom.

Safeguarding Our Future: Understanding and Engaging with the UK's Plan for Water

Nurturing Our Waterways: The Role and Relevance of Catchment Sensitive Farming

In the heart of England's lush countryside, a quiet revolution is underway—one that seeks to harmonise agricultural productivity with environmental stewardship. This movement, known as Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF), is transforming the way farmers manage their land to protect our precious water resources.