This week the Mayor of London published a climate change adaptation strategy focusing on what the capital city can and needs to do to save water and reduce carbon emissions.

Watching water waste is as important as keeping carbon emissions down, says a new report by the Aldersgate Group published this week.

This week sees the 100^th anniversary of the death of Thomas Crapper, inventor of the ballcock (not of the flushing toilet as is often believed).

Save yourself money by cutting down energy and water waste with our top tips.

By taking green steps at home, you can save money and make life easier. Being smart about waste, consumption and resources won't only win you the thanks of forthcoming generations: you'll feel the financial benefit immediately.

Even notoriously wet and rainy England will face severe water shortages as it feels the bite of climate change and a growing population - Environment Agency.

Global leaders gathering at the Copenhagen climate change summit urgently need to address the fact that 40pc of the world will suffer from water shortages within 30 years, according to the chief executive of Suez Environnement, Europe's second biggest water company.

Tariffs should be scrapped for 'green goods' like solar powered stoves, water saving showers and wind turbine parts, UK Government Minister Gareth Thomas has argued.

Average water bill to fall over next five years.  Small cut of £3, but bills to rise in some areas

Largest study of showering habits reveals over 55s shower for less time than other age groups.

Families in Kent have been urged to use water wisely to allow reservoirs to be recharged during the winter months.

A Carrickfergus school is using wind power to reduce its energy costs and carbon emissions and water saving measures to secure Green Flag Eco School Status

Along with wall and roof insulation, saving water is a key area to look at when retrofitting a home, not only benefitting the environment but saving money too.

Installing a dual flush toilet or, even better, a water saving device for your toilet can save you litres of water and lots of money.

With energy bills increasing, using water efficiently is a simple way to save money.

Tips on how to eco-proof your home including using water saving eco-showerheads and rainwater harvesting systems

Water recovery and water saving devices could become a key tool for London business according to new research revealing the impact of a future 'water crunch'.

Twenty Trends for Sustainability in 2009-10.  The UK has become obsessed with carbon footprints, but now the term water footprint has entered the corporate vocabulary.

The Government has launched a campaign to save millions of litres of water every year by telling people to take shorter showers and only fill the kettle for one cup of tea.

LONDONERS could save around £18 million per year and 110,000 tonnes of CO2 - enough to fill Wembley Stadium 14 times, if they reduced time in the shower by one minute.

Showering may be bad for your health, say US scientists, who have shown that dirty shower heads can deliver a face full of harmful bacteria.

Britain’s Got Talent Shaheen Jafargholi takes water-saving message to Cardiff school.

People who want to live in green homes have been encouraged to consider the design of their property and to use more water-saving devices, says Terence Conran.

People in the UK have been urged to step up their water saving efforts by cutting down on the amount of time they spend in the shower.

Men are hardly any faster than women, and power showers can use more water than baths, so without getting too steamed up, what are your showering habits?

SaveWaterSaveMoney has won the Gold Water Shout Award at the Environment Agency Water Efficiency Awards 2009.

Saving water and climate change are the subjects of declarations by The Junior 8 Summit 2009 which is running alongside the G8 Summit of world leaders in Rome..

Society appears to face a global crisis in water supply as one in six people – more than 1 billion humans – do not have adequate potable water to meet their most basic survival needs.

Beijing will install water-saving meters in 500,000 rural households within the next four years.

Knowing how and when to use water can help you make a “green” choice by saving precious water and help save money at the same time.  Outdoor and indoor water saving tips from the Northern Kentucky Water District, USA.

Water Saving tips from the US Airforce, Hurlburt Field, Florida.

The UK Government yesterday launched a five point action plan for the country in response to the threat of climate change.

Move over, carbon, the next shoe to drop in the popular awareness of eco-issues is the “water footprint.”

A super-efficient washing regimen using a bucket, a sponge and a little elbow grease can save energy and water. 

Over the next five years, water efficiency and conservation will become critical factors in green design, construction and product selection, according to McGraw-Hill Construction's latest SmartMarket Report. The report finds that architecture and engineering (A/E) firms, contractors and owners believe that water efficiency is quickly becoming a higher priority than other aspects of green building such as energy efficiency and waste reduction.

WITH everyone watching their pennies, there’s a new financial impetus to becoming greener.

UK Housing Minister Iain Wright has tightened up standards for efficient and safe water use in new homes.

Strict thresholds for reduction of carbon emissions, energy efficiency, decreased water consumption and use of more sustainable materials in new buildings take effect September 1 in Wales, whose Assembly Government adopted the first national green building standard in the U.K

From boiler to kettle to hob, the kitchen is full of energy-guzzling appliances. A monitor will help you keep track

Today, Waterwise announces 25 new water saving devices which have been awarded the prestigious Waterwise Marque.

With the funky economy these days, it's a good idea to learn how to economize. I am thinking of cutting back on driving to save gas and using less water for double duty to save money and deal with the drought.

Businesses will be able to claim their share of £6.4bn in resource efficiency savings by using a simple online calculator devised by sustainable business experts Envirowise.

About 80 percent of Earth's surface is covered with water. But did you know that less than 1 percent of this vast amount of water is available to humans?

While a growing number of businesses are waking up to the value of cutting their carbon footprint, the issue of water use is still uncharted waters for many companies.

Energy efficiency is about more than just the energy bill. All companies, and households, face a range of hidden energy costs, from material wear-and-tear to transport. One of the most hidden of all is water.

Here are some tips on how to have a nice garden in the midst of a drought

After years of very little rainfall and a population that consumes millions of gallons of water, California officials are now imploring the state's residents to begin adopting new conservation methods.

While the world wallows in recession, climate change activists continue to raise alarm bells about the future of the world. So celebrate Earth Day with these 10 simple tips on how to help the environment and save money

A FOCUS on more efficient use of resources, including water, can not only make a difference to the environment but also to a company's bottom line.

The Environment Agency recently called for water meters to be installed in every home in the country.

The Saving Water in Scotland Network has met to discuss strategies to encourage sustainable use of Scotland’s water supply.

“The key message that has come out of today’s meeting is that saving water will save money. Making small changes to the way we use water and investing in water saving appliances will make a real difference to energy bills in these challenging economic times.“

Businesses urged to save water or risk "severe shortages" .

The Environment Agency yesterday warned that businesses and householders must do more to save water or face "severe shortages" over the coming years as a result of climate change and population growth.

Water meters should be installed in virtually every home to reduce use and prevent shortages brought on by climate change and a rising population, the Environment Agency has urged.

The Environment Agency warns that consumers must reduce their water use to help avert severe shortages due to climate change and population growth

"Near universal" water metering should be introduced in England and Wales to help protect supplies, the Environment Agency has recommended. Metering should start in areas that are particularly vulnerable to water shortages in the future, it adds.

Get water wise; save water to save money

World Water Day is a good day for a shorter shower. Manukau City (19 March 2009) – Manukau Water Limited is urging people to take some time out this Sunday, 22 March, to think about how they can use water more wisely. This Sunday is International World Water Day. The day is sanctioned by the United Nations and is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on sustainable management of freshwater resources.

In the absence of such an immediate threat, most of us don’t give much thought to what happens when we flush a toilet, other than the obvious, or how much water can be lost through a leaky faucet.

Over the last 100 years, water needs have increased tenfold. The biggest user of water is agriculture, which represents 70 percent of all water used, with industry consuming 20 percent and individuals, the remaining 10 percent. Some authors have called water "blue gold," and increasingly well-known public figures have stated that the wars of the future will be waged to secure water sources rather than oil or gas.