Water sector launches first ever Water Pavilion at COP26
Water UK is a partner to the first ever Water Pavilion at COP26, bringing together the global water community to speak with one voice on the powerful water-related solutions that are at the heart of effective climate action.
Thames Water completes £700k project at Chertsey STW to convert diesel boiler to biogas
Thames Water has completed a £700,000 project at Chertsey’s sewage works to convert a diesel boiler to run on renewable biogas which means the town’s waste is now being treated without the use of fossil fuels, cutting down on carbon emissions.
24/7 tidal energy can play key role in delivering zero-carbon future
In the run-up to COP26, Stuart Murphy, Founder, of tidal energy company TPGen24UN warns updated climate promises for 2030 put world on track for 2.7°C temperature rise
The UN is warning that new and updated climate commitments fall far short of what is needed to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, leaving the world on track for a global temperature rise of at least 2.7°C this century.
Tidal lagoon part of £1.7bn Blue Eden project announced for Swansea
A £1.7 billion project which includes a tidal lagoon,will create thousands of well-paid jobs and place Wales at the forefront of renewable energy innovation has been announced by an international consortium.
World Meteorological Organization warns record levels of greenhouse gases jeopardize Paris Agreement targets
The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) is warning that a new record level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in 2020 is jeopardizing the prospect of achieving the Paris Agreement temperature targets.
AECOM - how the UK water sector could further address whole-life carbon in its capital investments
In an Expert Focus article from AECOM, Ben Murray, Principal Sustainability Consultant and Alex McMahon Consultant, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, UK discuss how the UK water sector could further address whole-life carbon in its capital investments.
Climate change adaptation - new report warns 1 in 3 cities risk being let down by government policy
A new report by CDP is warning that 1 in 3 cities risk being let down by government policy in their efforts to adapt to climate change.
Climate change – UN Chief warns world is on “catastrophic pathway” to 2.7 degrees of heating
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is warning that the world is on a catastrophic pathway to 2.7-degrees of heating.
Chatham House issues grim warning - world is dangerously off track to meet climate change goals
Ahead of COP26, London- based policy institute Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs has issued a grim warning on climate change - the world is dangerously off track to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
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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
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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