Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns climate change is widespread, rapid - and intensifying
The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), released today is warning that climate change is widespread, rapid - and intensifying - with sea level rise of up to half a meter "irreversible."
Leading climate institute warns major Atlantic ocean current system might be approaching critical threshold
A new study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research is warning the major Atlantic ocean current system might be approaching a critical threshold - a potential collapse of the system could have severe consequences for weather systems worldwide.
NIC calls on UK Government to commit to wide-scale deployment of new GHG removal technologies by 2030
The UK Government must commit to the wide-scale deployment of new greenhouse gas removal technologies by 2030 in order to meet its climate change obligations, according to a new report published today by the National Infrastructure Commission.
Climate change - Royal Meteorological Society CEO warns UK could regularly see temperatures of 40C
The UK’s climate has continued to warm, with 2020 the first year to have temperature, rain and sunshine rankings all in the top 10.
Tideway publishes first report outlining how project will withstand impacts of climate change
Tideway has become one of the first major infrastructure projects to report on how it will withstand the impacts of climate change.
Net Zero by 2050 - National Audit Office warns over “serious weaknesses” in Government’s approach to working with Local Authorities on decarbonisation
The National Audit Office is warning that there are serious weaknesses in central government’s approach to working with local authorities on decarbonisation, stemming from a lack of clarity over local authorities’ overall roles, piecemeal funding, and diffuse accountabilities.
Civil engineers warn climate change being overlooked on infrastructure projects
More than 60% of civil engineers do not feel climate change is prioritised sufficiently in infrastructure design and delivery, according to new research by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Climate change - Government warned over gulf between words and action
The Climate Change Committee, the Government’s independent adviser, is warning that time is running out for the Government to develop and implement realistic climate commitments and policies.
Climate Change Committee sets out key risks and actions to mitigate climate change impacts on UK water sector
The Climate Change Committee has published a separate briefing summarising how the water sector has been assessed in the CCC’s third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) published today, and what types of action to adapt to climate change risks and opportunities would be beneficial in the next five years.
Climate Change Committee warns Government - UK is struggling to keep pace with climate change impacts
A new report published today by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) is warning the Government that the UK is struggling to keep pace with climate change impacts.
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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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