Environment
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First mover disadvantage: creating equity and clarity for new water connections
In May 2023, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), published its decision on future water connection charging policy under…
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Protecting Ireland’s water resources
Mary Kelly-Quinn, Professor of Applied Freshwater Ecology at the School of Biology and Environmental Science at University College Dublin (UCD),…
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Balancing the net zero equation in water utilities
In recent years, the urgent need to address climate change and protect our planet’s natural resources has become increasingly apparent.…
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Climate Action Plan 2023 and water
Climate Action Plan 2023 (CAP23) commits to Ireland’s communities being “healthy and secure”, enjoying cleaner water. eolas Magazine analyses the…
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The National Water Forum calls for the development of a national strategy for domestic water conservation
The Water Forum was established in 20181 to provide a platform for stakeholder engagement on all matters relating to the…
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Outlook on future EU water policy
Sébastien Mouret, Policy Officer at EurEau, speaks to eolas Magazine about the outlook of EU water policy and legislative priorities…
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25 years of transformation in the group water scheme sector
This year marks an important anniversary for the National Federation of Group Water Schemes (NFGWS). In 1998, some 25 years…
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The future of smart water: optimising data
Maintaining a water system fit to serve a modern, evolving society is a challenge for any water utility, writes Kevin…
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Marine litter: An under-reported problem
A European Environment Agency (EEA) report traces the problem of marine litter from source to sea to help policymakers and…
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Seven global steps for a just water future
A sustainable and just water future requires transforming the economics and restructuring the governance of water, according to a report…
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