World Meteorological Organization warns record levels of greenhouse gases jeopardize Paris Agreement targets
The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) is warning that a new record level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in 2020 is jeopardizing the prospect of achieving the Paris Agreement temperature targets.
May Gurney to cut C02 by 50%
May Gurney have outlined ambitious plans to slash emissions by 50% over the next three years as part of its commitment to meet the needs of a low-carbon economy and, ultimately, to be carbon neutral by 2014.
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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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