IPCC Special Report on limiting global warming to 1.5°C to be published today
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will today publish its special report on global warming of 1.5 ºC.
Climate change: planet at risk of heading towards “Hothouse Earth” state
Scientists are warning that the planet is on the threshold of entering “Hothouse Earth” conditions with soaring temperatures and sea levels between 10 to 60 metres higher than today becoming the new reality.
Widespread criticism of Government decision to reject Swansea tidal lagoon scheme
The Government has come in for widespread criticism following the announcement of its decision to reject the £1.3 billion Swansea tidal lagoon scheme.
New tariffs heat give green gas from AD plants ‘vital boost’
The UK’s green gas industry has described the restoring of higher tariff levels for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) as a ‘vital boost’ to the UK’s ability to produce renewable green gas for heating homes and businesses through anaerobic digestion (AD).
Climate Group publishes guide to integrating renewable electricity into the supply chain
The Climate Group in partnership with the CDP, has published a new guide to integrating renewable electricity into the supply chain.
Severn Trent aims to provide 20MW of flexible capacity to National Grid by 2020
Severn Trent, which provides water to 4.5 million households and businesses across the Midlands and Wales, is aiming to provide over 20MW of flexible capacity to National Grid from across its network by 2020.
Welsh Assembly targets 70% electricity generation from renewable energy by 2030
The Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Environment has announced new ambitious targets for clean energy generation in Wales – Lesley Griffiths wants Wales to generate 70 per cent of its electricity consumption from renewable energy by 2030.
New report shows US states, cities & business delivering on Paris climate agreement - despite Trump
A new report shows that the impact from the United States’ decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement could be significantly mitigated thanks to determined action shown by US states, cities and businesses.
New research shows cyborg bacteria could generate fuel from water, sunlight & CO2
To enable humans to capture more of the sun's energy than natural photosynthesis can, scientists have taught bacteria to cover themselves in tiny, highly efficient solar panels to produce useful compounds.
GMB: renewables subsidies should be funded via general taxation - ROCs "unfit for purpose"
The GMB union is calling for UK renewable energy subsidies to be funded via general taxation, describing the Renewables Obligation Certificate system as “unfit for purpose.”
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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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