EA - new report reviews efficacy of nature based solutions and built environment approach to achieving Net Zero carbon
A new Environment Agency report has reviewed the evidence behind 17 different carbon offsetting approaches which could be used in the UK, including mainly nature based solutions and a smaller number of built environment approaches to help achieve Net Zero carbon emissions.
Climate change - EA Chief warns “Net Zero alone won’t save the planet”
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency is warning that Net Zero alone won’t save the planet - Net Zero Plus will also be necessary.
Environment Agency chief warns climate emergency impacts are hitting “worst case scenario” levels
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency is warning that the UK is seeing the impacts of the climate emergency hitting “worst case scenario” levels with more extreme weather and flooding.
Ambitious climate partnership for Yorkshire and Humber to launch in March
Leaders from councils, businesses, utilities, unions and environmental groups from across Yorkshire and Humber are coming together to tackle the climate crisis head on through a major new partnership.
Water UK welcomes UNFCCC Race to Zero Breakthrough challenge for water
Water UK is highlighting its support for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Race to Zero Breakthrough challenge for water which launched at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda this week.
Yorkshire Water highlights £600k funding opportunity for Yorkshire businesses developing anaerobic digestion technology
Yorkshire Water is highlighting a £600,000 funding opportunity for Yorkshire businesses developing anaerobic digestion technology.
UK water companies partner with UNFCCC international Race to Zero campaign
UK water companies have joined forces as part of the UNFCCC's international Race to Zero campaign, pledging to deliver a net zero water supply for customers by 2030.
Copernicus: 2020 warmest year on record for Europe
Latest data released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service show that 2020 was Europe’s warmest year ever recorded, and seasonally winter 2019/20 and autumn 2020 were also the warmest recorded.
Climate Change Committee sets out route map to net zero in Sixth Carbon Budget
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) today presents the first ever detailed route map for a fully decarbonised nation with the publication of the Sixth Carbon Budget (2033-2037) for the UK.
Anglian Water makes CDP 2020 ‘A List’ of environmental leaders
Over 300 companies including Anglian Water (the only UK water company to make the A list), AstraZeneca, Danone, Firmenich, HP Inc, KAO Corporation, Klabin S/A, Mars, Symrise AG and Mitsubishi Electric have today been named on this year’s A List by environmental non-profit CDP. This is a major increase on last year, despite the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
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.
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