World Meteorological Organization warns 2019 set to be 2nd or 3rd hottest year on record
The World Meteorological Organization is warning that 2019 is on course to be the second or third warmest year on record, concluding a decade of exceptional global heat and high-impact weather.
Biogas industry leaders call on governments worldwide to unlock full potential of biogas
The World Biogas Association (WBA) and its leading corporate members will present the UN Climate Change Conference COP 25 meeting which starts next week with a Declaration in which they commit to delivering the full potential of biogas by 2030 and call upon world governments to support the ambition.
Climate change – new UN report warns world is heading for 3.2°C temperature rise
A new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report is warning even if all current unconditional commitments under the Paris Agreement are implemented, temperatures are expected to rise by 3.2°C, bringing ever more wide-ranging and destructive climate impacts.
UN - new report from WMO warns of accelerating climate change impacts as GHG levels hit new record high
Levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached another new record high, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization.
New report warns global economy will be 3% smaller by 2050 due to lack of climate resilience
A new report by the Economist Intelliegence Unit is warning that by 2050 climate change could be costing the world economy as much as US$7.9 trillion as increased drought, flooding and crop failures hamper growth and threaten infrastructure.
Committee on Climate Change CEO Chris Stark to headline ADBA National Conference 2019
The UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has confirmed that Chris Stark, CEO of the UK Committee on Climate Change, will headline the ADBA National Conference 2019 in London on 11th December.
Parliament sends 30,000 invitations for citizens’ assembly on climate change
Starting on Wednesday 6 November, 30,000 invitation letters will be landing on doormats across the UK – including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – inviting people to join Climate Assembly UK.
ADBA pre-Budget submission flags up anaerobic digestion potential for UK Net Zero carbon target
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) has written to Chancellor Sajid Javid ahead of the next Budget announcement, setting out the industry's views on the policies needed to stimulate growth of the anaerobic digestion (AD) sector and fulfil its potential to reduce some of the hardest-to-decarbonise emissions.
ADBA - flagship conference to highlight key role bioresources plays for UK’s Net Zero target
The UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA)’s flagship event returns in December 2019, marking 10 years of ADBA and 10 years before the UK government must reduce emissions by 57%.
Scottish Water calls for more water efficiency after millions of litres saved
As Climate Week begins in Scotland, Scottish Water has reported that households across the country have saved 80 million litres of water in a water efficiency drive.
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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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