Ambitious climate partnership for Yorkshire and Humber to launch in March
Leaders from councils, businesses, utilities, unions and environmental groups from across Yorkshire and Humber are coming together to tackle the climate crisis head on through a major new partnership.
Water UK welcomes UNFCCC Race to Zero Breakthrough challenge for water
Water UK is highlighting its support for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Race to Zero Breakthrough challenge for water which launched at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda this week.
Yorkshire Water highlights £600k funding opportunity for Yorkshire businesses developing anaerobic digestion technology
Yorkshire Water is highlighting a £600,000 funding opportunity for Yorkshire businesses developing anaerobic digestion technology.
UK water companies partner with UNFCCC international Race to Zero campaign
UK water companies have joined forces as part of the UNFCCC's international Race to Zero campaign, pledging to deliver a net zero water supply for customers by 2030.
Copernicus: 2020 warmest year on record for Europe
Latest data released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service show that 2020 was Europe’s warmest year ever recorded, and seasonally winter 2019/20 and autumn 2020 were also the warmest recorded.
Climate Change Committee sets out route map to net zero in Sixth Carbon Budget
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) today presents the first ever detailed route map for a fully decarbonised nation with the publication of the Sixth Carbon Budget (2033-2037) for the UK.
Anglian Water makes CDP 2020 ‘A List’ of environmental leaders
Over 300 companies including Anglian Water (the only UK water company to make the A list), AstraZeneca, Danone, Firmenich, HP Inc, KAO Corporation, Klabin S/A, Mars, Symrise AG and Mitsubishi Electric have today been named on this year’s A List by environmental non-profit CDP. This is a major increase on last year, despite the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19.
National Audit Office warns achieving net zero emissions in the UK is "colossal challenge"
The National Audit Office is warning that achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the UK is a colossal challenge and government will need to spearhead a concerted national effort if it is to reach its goal by 2050.
UK sets new climate target of 68% cut in carbon emissions by the end of 2030
The UK government has today announced an new ambitious target to reduce the UK’s emissions by at least 68% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
Water companies launch Innovate East 2021 for year of collaboration on carbon and climate change
To mark the countdown to the UN COP26 climate change conference taking place in Glasgow next November, Anglian Water, Essex & Suffolk Water and Yorkshire Water will be joining forces to embark on a year of collaboration ahead of the event.
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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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