Net Zero by 2050 - National Audit Office warns over “serious weaknesses” in Government’s approach to working with Local Authorities on decarbonisation
The National Audit Office is warning that there are serious weaknesses in central government’s approach to working with local authorities on decarbonisation, stemming from a lack of clarity over local authorities’ overall roles, piecemeal funding, and diffuse accountabilities.
Committee on Climate Change launches new website to host independent research on UK climate risk
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has launched a new website to host independent research on UK climate risk as part of its work to prepare an independent Evidence Report to support the UK Government’s third official UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3) due in 2022.
CCC call for zero carbon UK economy by 2050 welcomed by business, industry and NGOs
The Committee on Climate Change report published today which calls on the Government to deliver zero carbon emissions by 2050 for the UK has been welcomed by a wide range of business, industry and environmental organisations.
Government seeks advice from Climate Change Committee on zero emissions target
Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry has written to the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) asking for advice on setting a date for achieving net zero carbon emissions and whether the UK's 2050 target of cutting emissions by at least 80% should be reviewed to achieve on more rapid decarbonisation.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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