Met Office warns 2024 could be first chance of 1.5 °C year
The Met Office is warning that the outlook for global temperature suggests 2024 will be a further record-breaking year, expected to exceed 2023, which is itself almost certain to be the warmest year on record.
UN warns as Greenhouse Gas concentrations hit record high - again
The abundance of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere once again reached a new record last year and there is no end in sight to the rising trend, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
State of Climate Action Report finds progress lags on every measure except EV sales
Global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C are failing across the board, according to the State of Climate Action 2023 report. The report says that with the exception of electric passenger car sales, recent progress made on every indicator is lagging significantly behind the pace and scale that is necessary to address the climate crisis.
Copernicus: Record temperatures in October mean 2023 “virtually certain” to be warmest year on record
The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service is warning that “exceptional temperature anomalies” in October mean 2023 is “virtually certain” to be warmest year on record.
Water UK - new report calls for development of National Bioresources Strategy for England
Water UK has published a new report on developing a long-term strategy for bioresources in England, working collaboratively on the project with regulators and stakeholders across the industry to develop a common understanding of the challenges and opportunities for bioresources.
Scottish Water in pioneering £3 million green hydro energy generation at East Lothian reservoir
Scottish Water has broken ground on a pioneering new type of hydro energy generation scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir, East Lothian as part of its work to reduce carbon emissions.
Antarctic sea ice extent reaches new record low
Antarctic sea ice extent has reached a new record low – the sea ice is more than 1 million square kilometers (386,000 square miles) below the previous record low maximum set in 1986.
Defence Committee report flags up gaps and challenges in MOD approach to climate change and carbon emissions
The House of Commons Defence Committee has today published its report “Defence and Climate Change” – the report finds that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) “can do much more to measure and reduce its emissions – without eroding military capability.”
Met Office warns record breaking 2022 could be norm by middle of the century and relatively cool by the end
The latest Met Office ‘State of the UK Climate’ report is warning that 2022 was a record-breaking year for weather and is a sign of the UK’s changing climate.
Polar scientists call for urgent action in view of rapid Arctic and Antarctic change
Polar scientists are calling for an urgent intensification of national and international research and observational capabilities in view of rapid Arctic and Antarctic change.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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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