Scientists warn Earth’s “staggering loss” of 28 trillion tonnes of ice could see sea level rise a metre by end of century
UK scientists are warning that a staggering loss” of 28 trillion tonnes of Earth’s ice could see sea level rise reach a metre by the end of the century, triggered by melting glaciers and ice sheets.
Committee on Climate Change launches new website to host independent research on UK climate risk
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has launched a new website to host independent research on UK climate risk as part of its work to prepare an independent Evidence Report to support the UK Government’s third official UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3) due in 2022.
Met Office warns over increasing influence of climate change on UK climate
2019 was the 12th warmest year in a series from 1884, according to the sixth report in the State of the UK Climate series compiled by the Met Office.2019 was the 12th warmest year in a series from 1884, according to the sixth report in the State of the UK Climate series compiled by the Met Office.
WMO warns over rapidly decreasing sea ice coverage and devastating Arctic fires
Rapidly decreasing sea ice coverage has been reported along the Russian Arctic coast and exceptional and prolonged heat in Siberia has fuelled devastating Arctic fires, according to the World Meteorological Association.
Climate change - WMO warns 'rising chance' of exceeding 1.5C global target in next 5 years
The annual mean global temperature is likely to be at least 1° Celsius above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900) in each of the coming five years (2020-2024) and there is a 20% chance that it will exceed 1.5°C in at least one year, according to new climate predictions issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Yorkshire Water collaborates in landmark project to cut CO2 levels in East Yorkshire
More than 40 farmers in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire are taking part in a landmark project that could help return atmospheric CO2 to pre-industrial levels, reduce flooding and improve soil health.
Anglian Water’s head of carbon says supply chain vital to water industry carbon ambition
David Riley, Anglian Water’s head of carbon neutrality and chair of Water UK’s carbon working group says the water industry must utilise the skills offered by the supply chain if it is to meet its ambitious target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Scottish Water Horizons installs 532 solar PV panels at Glassford reservoir
Scottish Water’s commercial subsidiary Scottish Water Horizons has installed 532 ground-mounted solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels at its Glassford service reservoir.
Anglian Water Chief asks "How we can use what we’ve learnt to ‘build back better’ than before?"
As recently appointed co-chair of the Corporate Leaders Group, Anglian Water Chief Executive Peter Simpson shares his thoughts on the role of big business in tacking climate change when we emerge from a locked-down world.
Water Saving Week kicks off with focus on climate change and water efficiency
Waterwise has marked the start of the sixth annual Water Saving Week in the UK with a focus on climate change and water efficiency by urging the public to save water and save carbon.
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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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