World Meteorological Organization warns as air and sea surface temperatures hit new records
A spate of new reports from the climate community have highlighted extraordinary temperatures both on land and at sea. The extraordinary sea surface temperatures are ringing alarm bells, according to Dr Anthony Rea, Director of Infrastructure at the World Meteorological Organization and head of the Global Climate Observing System.
New IHA report shows global hydropower capacity grew by 34 GW in past year
In 2022, more than 34 GW of new sustainable hydropower capacity was commissioned around the world, including over 10 GW of pumped storage - the first time since 2016 that more than 30 GW of new capacity has been brought online in a single year.
Environment Agency Chief urges collaboration as climate change puts water security at risk
Environment Agency Chief Executive John Curtin called for collaboration as climate change puts water security at risk when he chaired the latest National Drought Group meeting on 24 May.
Severn Trent unveils plans to create £40 million world’s first carbon neutral waste treatment plant
Severn Trent has unveiled plans to create the world’s first carbon neutral waste treatment plant in Staffordshire - work on the multi-million-pound project of almost £40 million set to start in September.
WMO warns global temperatures set to reach new records in next five years
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) , the UN’s authoritative voice on weather, climate and water, is warning that global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years, fuelled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and a naturally occurring El Niño event.
NIC and CCC call on government to take urgent action on climate adaptation and infrastructure resilience
The National Infrastructure Commission and Climate Change Committee have written jointly to government calling for urgent action improve the resilience of key infrastructure services to the effects of climate change.
UK developer Centre Port progresses plans for Centrica-backed £2bn 12-mile tidal energy scheme
Infrastructure developer Centre Port Holdings is progressing its plans for the first stage of its major renewables scheme, located in the Wash estuary on the east coast of England – the £2 billion UK tidal energy project could supply green energy to up to 600,000 homes.
New study warns polar ice sheet melting records have toppled during past decade
A new research study shows that the seven worst years for polar ice sheets melting and losing ice have occurred during the past decade, with 2019 being the worst year on record.
Study finds warming Atlantic waters threaten previously stable glaciers - a once-stable Greenland glacier is rapidly disappearing
A new study has found that as climate change causes ocean temperatures to rise, one of Greenland’s previously most stable glaciers is now retreating at an unprecedented rate.
Scottish Water among country’s biggest businesses to help launch carbon reducing hub
Scottish Water is among a group of businesses from across Scotland to join forces to launch a new climate action initiative to accelerate the transition to a net zero future.
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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
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