Climate App: the new tool for global urban climate adaptation measures
A new tool which provides quick and easy access to climate adaptation measures has been created by Grontmij and their consortium partners.
EU Graphene Flagship research project to double in size
To coincide with Graphene Week 2014, the European Commission has today announced that the Graphene Flagship, one of the largest-ever European research initiatives, is doubling in size.
DŵrCymru Welsh Water target energy savings in water supply
DŵrCymru Welsh Water have commissioned Tynemarch Systems to undertake a 6 month pilot of the MISER real-time,sub-daily pump and valve scheduling software, to identify the electricity and other operating cost savings that can be achieved, whilst maintaining security of supply.
New EU Directive to enhance commercial access to Earth observation data
Businesses and research institutions will soon have more reliable access to commercial earth observation satellite data, according to a proposal for a new Directive presented by the European Commission in Brussels today.
European investors to fund Scots tidal array project
Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has announced that an Edinburgh-based company has secured £1.85 million from European investors to fund green energy projects in Scotland.
Masdar and Veolia to partner on Abu Dhabi Renewable Energy Water Desalination Program
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has selected Veolia, through its desalination specialist SIDEM, as an industry partner to collaborate on its ambitious Renewable Energy Water Desalination Program launched in early 2013.
EU and EIB join forces to support up to €48 billion in R&I investment
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank Group (EIB and EIF) have today launched a new generation of EU financial instruments and advisory services to help innovative firms access finance more easily.
£400m tidal array plans for Northern Ireland unveiled
Cork-based renewable energy firm DP Marine Energy Ltd (DPME) has unveiled plans for a massive tidal energy scheme to be constructed on the sea bed off the north coast of Northern Ireland.
Innovative sludge technology set to deliver major operating and energy savings
A new technology for circular sludge settlement tanks in wastewater treatment has the potential to achieve major operating and energy savings for all UK water companies.
China moves further ahead with $40bn tidal power scheme
The large scale generation of clean, renewable energy from tidal power has moved one step closer with the news that the Chinese National Energy Administration has commissioned an economic assessment into the viability of building a $40bn Dynamic Tidal Power (DTP) facility off the east coast of China.
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IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites. -
Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
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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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