Climate change - UN warns world on track for temperature rise of 2.4-2.6°C by end of this century
A new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report is warning that the international community is still falling far short of the Paris goals, with no credible pathway to 1.5°C in place.
Climate change - World Meteorological Organization warns as greenhouse gas levels hit record highs
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that atmospheric levels of the three main greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - all reached new record highs in 2021.
New biogas production landmark for Scottish Water’s acclaimed sludge facility at Nigg
If we took a short trip forward in time to 2040, and then looked back at how some organisations in the water industry successfully achieved Carbon Net Zero, it’s likely you’ll see a large four-letter word: NIGG.
Southern Water harnesses power of wastewater network as low carbon heating source
Southern Water’s Bluewave team are working with local councils and specialist suppliers on an innovative project to use the heat generated in the sewer network as a low carbon heating source in the community.
Northumbrian Water - continued investment in renewable delivers 90% carbon emissions cut since 2008
Northumbrian Water’s ongoing investment in renewables continues to take the company closer to its ambitious goal of achieving Net Zero in 2027 - carbon emissions have fallen more than 90% since 2008, when they stood at 303,000 tonnes.
Experts warn risk of passing multiple climate tipping points above 1.5°C global warming is escalating
Multiple climate tipping points could be triggered if global temperature rises beyond 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, according to a major new analysis published today in the journal Science.
Renewable energy developer submits three battery energy storage system proposals to Scottish Government
A renewable energy developer is planning to build three battery energy storage systems across three Scottish Water sites in Renfrewshire.
Ofwat wants to see "concerted action" to tackle operational and embedded carbon emissions in parallel at PR24
Ofwat is proposing to incentivise water companies to deliver on net zero at at the upcoming 2024 Price Review via the introduction of a common operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions performance commitment (PC) designed to encourage efficient expenditure.
UN calls for world to accelerate shift to renewable energy and triple investments to at least $4 trillion a year until 2030
The United Nations is calling for the world to prioritize now to transform energy systems and accelerate the global shift to renewable energy – with at least $4 trillion a year to be invested until 2030 – including investments in technology and infrastructure – to allow us to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Climate change – Met Office warns world could breach 1.5C temperature rise in next five years
A new study led by the UK Met Office is warning that the chance of at least one of the next five year’s exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is now about 50:50.
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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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