UN warns updated climate promises for 2030 put world on track for 2.7°C temperature rise
The UN is warning that new and updated climate commitments fall far short of what is needed to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, leaving the world on track for a global temperature rise of at least 2.7°C this century.
Tidal lagoon part of £1.7bn Blue Eden project announced for Swansea
A £1.7 billion project which includes a tidal lagoon,will create thousands of well-paid jobs and place Wales at the forefront of renewable energy innovation has been announced by an international consortium.
World Meteorological Organization warns record levels of greenhouse gases jeopardize Paris Agreement targets
The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) is warning that a new record level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere in 2020 is jeopardizing the prospect of achieving the Paris Agreement temperature targets.
AECOM - how the UK water sector could further address whole-life carbon in its capital investments
In an Expert Focus article from AECOM, Ben Murray, Principal Sustainability Consultant and Alex McMahon Consultant, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, UK discuss how the UK water sector could further address whole-life carbon in its capital investments.
Climate change adaptation - new report warns 1 in 3 cities risk being let down by government policy
A new report by CDP is warning that 1 in 3 cities risk being let down by government policy in their efforts to adapt to climate change.
Climate change – UN Chief warns world is on “catastrophic pathway” to 2.7 degrees of heating
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is warning that the world is on a catastrophic pathway to 2.7-degrees of heating.
Chatham House issues grim warning - world is dangerously off track to meet climate change goals
Ahead of COP26, London- based policy institute Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs has issued a grim warning on climate change - the world is dangerously off track to meet the Paris Agreement goals.
Trade body calls on Government to support anaerobic digestion to cut UK GHG emissions
The UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association is calling on the UK Government to put words into action and support the deployment of anaerobic digestion (AD) as an immediate solution to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
UK Government sets out Hydrogen Strategy
The Government has published the UK’s first-ever Hydrogen Strategy setting the foundation for how the UK government will work with industry to meet its ambition for 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns climate change is widespread, rapid - and intensifying
The latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), released today is warning that climate change is widespread, rapid - and intensifying - with sea level rise of up to half a meter "irreversible."
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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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