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.
EA - new report reviews efficacy of nature based solutions and built environment approach to achieving Net Zero carbon
A new Environment Agency report has reviewed the evidence behind 17 different carbon offsetting approaches which could be used in the UK, including mainly nature based solutions and a smaller number of built environment approaches to help achieve Net Zero carbon emissions.
Climate change - EA Chief warns “Net Zero alone won’t save the planet”
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency is warning that Net Zero alone won’t save the planet - Net Zero Plus will also be necessary.
Environment Agency chief warns climate emergency impacts are hitting “worst case scenario” levels
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency is warning that the UK is seeing the impacts of the climate emergency hitting “worst case scenario” levels with more extreme weather and flooding.
Ambitious climate partnership for Yorkshire and Humber to launch in March
Leaders from councils, businesses, utilities, unions and environmental groups from across Yorkshire and Humber are coming together to tackle the climate crisis head on through a major new partnership.
Water UK welcomes UNFCCC Race to Zero Breakthrough challenge for water
Water UK is highlighting its support for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Race to Zero Breakthrough challenge for water which launched at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda this week.
Yorkshire Water highlights £600k funding opportunity for Yorkshire businesses developing anaerobic digestion technology
Yorkshire Water is highlighting a £600,000 funding opportunity for Yorkshire businesses developing anaerobic digestion technology.
UK water companies partner with UNFCCC international Race to Zero campaign
UK water companies have joined forces as part of the UNFCCC's international Race to Zero campaign, pledging to deliver a net zero water supply for customers by 2030.
Copernicus: 2020 warmest year on record for Europe
Latest data released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service show that 2020 was Europe’s warmest year ever recorded, and seasonally winter 2019/20 and autumn 2020 were also the warmest recorded.
Climate Change Committee sets out route map to net zero in Sixth Carbon Budget
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) today presents the first ever detailed route map for a fully decarbonised nation with the publication of the Sixth Carbon Budget (2033-2037) for the UK.
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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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