CCC warns UK Government over lack of action to address climate change risks
The Committee on Climate Change is warning that the UK’s transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy is in danger of being derailed by a lack of Government action on climate change and that new plans for a new Parliament are urgently needed.
NAO warns Hinkley Point C deal locks consumers into “risky and expensive project”
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s deal for Hinkley Point C has locked consumers into a risky and expensive project with uncertain strategic and economic benefits, according to a new report from the National Audit Office.
Enough heat in Scotland's sewers to warm city size of Glasgow 4 months+ a year
New figures produced by Scottish Water Horizons for Scottish Renewables show.Scotland’s sewers contain enough natural and discarded heat to warm a city the size of Glasgow for more than four months a year,
Paris Agreement: EU says key partner turns its back on fight against climate change
The European Union has described the US announcement to withdraw from the Paris Agreement as a sad day for the global community as a key partner turns its back on the fight against climate change.
Greenpeace: leaked docs show UK lobbying to weaken EU climate rules
Greenpeace is reporting that leaked documents show the UK government lobbied Brussels to water down key EU climate and energy rules on the day Theresa May triggered Article 50.
Dutch partnership to build world’s largest tidal power plant
The Dutch firm Tidal Bridge BV, a partnership between constructor Strukton International, international engineering and environmental consulting firm Antea Group and private equity firm Dutch Expansion Capital, has started the feasibility study for the Palmerah Tidal Bridge project in Indonesia.
EC endorses French initiatives to produce more than 17 gigawatts in renewable energy
The European Commission has endorsed three French initiatives to produce more than 17 gigawatts in renewable energy, including a sewage gas development scheme.
Water abstraction in England for electricity generation nearly doubles between 2011 to 2015
Electricity generation is driving up water abstraction in England, according to the latest statistics released by the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs for the period 2000 to 2015.
Glyn Rhonwy pumped storage scheme gets Government go-ahead
The Glyn Rhonwy pumped storage scheme has been given Government go-ahead - the Secretary of State has announced the decision to grant development consent to the application by Snowdonia Pumped Hydro Ltd for the project.
Big buyers use purchasing power to drive supply chain emissions reductions
Some of the world’s biggest businesses and public sector organisations are using their influence to drive sustainability improvements throughout their supply chains.
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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
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