World Meteorological Organization warns Earth’s climate swings increasingly out of balance
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history, as greenhouse gas concentrations drive continued warming of the atmosphere and ocean and melting of ice.
Digital tools help United Utilities and partners enhance carbon management for AMP8 capital delivery programme
United Utilities and its partners are harnessing digital tools to drive its carbon management during its huge AMP8 £13 billion investment period.
Royal Society calls for capture, storage and and reuse of waste heat from industry to cut costs, decarbonise industry and reduce overall energy demand
A new report from the Royal Society is calling for the capture, storage and and reuse of waste heat from industry to cut operational costs for businesses, decarbonise industry, reduce overall energy demand as well as accelerate progress towards net zero.
Met Office reports 2025 continues series of world’s three warmest years
The Met Office is reporting that 2025 is continuing series of world’s three warmest years - 2025 is the third warmest year on record in a series from 1850, following 2024 and 2023.
UKWIR - updated Carbon Accounting Workbook is now live
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has released the latest version of its Carbon Accounting Workbook (CAW), providing companies with the consistent, science-backed data needed for accurate emissions reporting and critical decarbonisation strategies.
Bute - solar schemes power Scottish Water sites
Two new solar schemes are now helping to power essential water and waste water services for Scottish Water sites on the Isle of Bute, cutting operational costs and saving carbon.
NI Water completes solar energy projects at five more sites across Northern Ireland
NI Water has completed the second phase of a major solar scheme at five sites in Antrim, Ballymena, Magilligan, Derg, and Killyhevlin.
CCC warns Government to prepare for 2°C warming “at a minimum” by 2050 - and to consider 4°C “as part of effective adaptation planning”
The Climate Change Committee is warning the government to prepare for 2°C of warming by 2050, saying “it is clear we are not yet adapted for the changes in weather and climate that we are living with today, let alone those that are expected over coming decades.”
New report warns world faces ‘new reality’ as first climate tipping point reached
A new landmark report released by the University of Exeter and international partners is warning that the world faces a “new reality” as it reaches the first of many Earth system tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm unless humanity takes urgent action.
Severn Trent unlocks new value from its energy usage - offsetting income while advancing sustainability goals
Explore how demand-side response could unlock new revenue and reduce energy costs without disrupting critical operations. Andrea Ferrari, Customer Success Manager at Enel X, looks at Severn Trent Water, which has successfully enrolled seven sites in the Capacity Market, generating over £670,000 in revenue while supporting sustainability and resilience goals.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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