UK falls from AAA to AAB in World Energy Council’s annual rankings
The UK has maintained its overall fourth place in this year’s Energy Trilemma Index but has lost its AAA balance score to AAB due to a downgrade in its energy equity score in World Energy Council’s annual ranking of energy and climate policies of 130 countries.
UK-India partnership on energy and climate change agreed
As part of the visit by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UK, the UK and India have reaffirmed the importance of addressing climate change and promoting secure, affordable and sustainable supplies of energy.
Climate change: Met Office warns global temperatures set to reach 1 °C marker
Met Office data for 2015 so far shows that, for the first time, global mean temperature at the Earth's surface is set to reach 1 °C above pre-industrial levels - an important marker as the world continues to warm due to human influence.
Southern Water awarded Carbon Trust Standard
Southern Water has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard for continued efforts to reduce its impact on the environment.
Planning Inspectorate considers plan to double Snowdonia pumped storage capacity
The Planning Inspectorate has received an application from Snowdonia Pumped Hydro Ltd to expand the output of the proposed 600 MWh pumped electricity storage facility at Glyn Rhonwy near Llanberis from 49.9MW to 99.9MW.
New report says EU 23% emissions cut shows climate change leadership ahead of Paris
The European Union is on track towards meeting and overachieving its 2020 target for reducing greenhouse emissions by 20%, according to a new report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
United Utilities invests £3.5m in 12k floating solar panels for reservoir
United Utilities is investing £3.5 million to install Europe’s largest floating solar power array system at the town’s Godley reservoir at Hyde in Greater Manchester.
Research flags up significant energy efficiency opportunity in global wastewater management
Increasing energy efficiency through the adoption of readily available wastewater management technologies can slash related emissions by nearly half, according to a new study released today by leading global water technology company Xylem Inc.
Climate action ahead of Paris: more ambition needed to achieve below 2°C goal
Countries' climate plans announced ahead of the UN summit reveal unparalleled efforts to tackle climate change. However, an ambitious global climate deal needs to lay the foundations for further efforts to keep global warming in check, a high-level Forum co-hosted by the European Commission has concluded.
Carbon Trust launches new Supply Chain Carbon Standard
The Carbon Trust has launched a new international certification for organisations working to measure, manage and reduce carbon emissions outside their direct operational control.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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