Plans for Tidal Lagoon in Swansea take major step forward
Plans to deliver a once in a generation tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay have taken a major step forward, following a landmark agreement between Swansea Council and Batri Ltd.
WMO warns Earth's climate increasingly out of balance - and impacts could last for potentially thousands of years
The World Meteorological Organization WMO is warning that Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history – the climate is increasingly out of balance, driven by rising greenhouse gas concentrations that are warming the atmosphere and oceans and accelerating ice melt.
World Meteorological Organization warns Earth’s climate swings increasingly out of balance
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that Earth’s climate is more out of balance than at any time in observed history, as greenhouse gas concentrations drive continued warming of the atmosphere and ocean and melting of ice.
Digital tools help United Utilities and partners enhance carbon management for AMP8 capital delivery programme
United Utilities and its partners are harnessing digital tools to drive its carbon management during its huge AMP8 £13 billion investment period.
Royal Society calls for capture, storage and and reuse of waste heat from industry to cut costs, decarbonise industry and reduce overall energy demand
A new report from the Royal Society is calling for the capture, storage and and reuse of waste heat from industry to cut operational costs for businesses, decarbonise industry, reduce overall energy demand as well as accelerate progress towards net zero.
Met Office reports 2025 continues series of world’s three warmest years
The Met Office is reporting that 2025 is continuing series of world’s three warmest years - 2025 is the third warmest year on record in a series from 1850, following 2024 and 2023.
UKWIR - updated Carbon Accounting Workbook is now live
UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has released the latest version of its Carbon Accounting Workbook (CAW), providing companies with the consistent, science-backed data needed for accurate emissions reporting and critical decarbonisation strategies.
Bute - solar schemes power Scottish Water sites
Two new solar schemes are now helping to power essential water and waste water services for Scottish Water sites on the Isle of Bute, cutting operational costs and saving carbon.
NI Water completes solar energy projects at five more sites across Northern Ireland
NI Water has completed the second phase of a major solar scheme at five sites in Antrim, Ballymena, Magilligan, Derg, and Killyhevlin.
CCC warns Government to prepare for 2°C warming “at a minimum” by 2050 - and to consider 4°C “as part of effective adaptation planning”
The Climate Change Committee is warning the government to prepare for 2°C of warming by 2050, saying “it is clear we are not yet adapted for the changes in weather and climate that we are living with today, let alone those that are expected over coming decades.”
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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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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
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