Glasgow COP26 climate change conference postponed until 2021
The COP26 UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to COVID-19.
Ocean Energy Europe announces 50% increase in tidal power generation
Europe still leads the world in tidal energy installations, and European tidal stream projects generated 50% more electricity in 2019 than the year before, according to new statistics released by Ocean Energy Europe.
Anglian Water MD Peter Simpson appointed co-chair of key UK climate change group
Anglian Water Chief Executive Peter Simpson has been appointed co-chair alongside Colin Matthews, non-executive Chairman of EDF Energy, of the UK Corporate Leaders Group (CLG), a group of leading UK businesses who have come together to drive stronger ambition and effective acceleration on climate change action within the UK.
Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group calls on UK Government for clear leadership to accelerate climate action
UK businesses including Unilever, Anglian Water, EDF, Tesco, Sky, Coca-Cola European Partners, and others are calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to show strong climate leadership with a clear strategy championed from the top of government.
Water industry sets out ambitious plans to reach net zero carbon by 2030
Ambitious plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the water industry over the next decade take a significant step forward today.
Zenobe Energy partners with United Utilities to bring largest storage battery to UK water sector
Zenobe Energy is partnering with United Utilities to bring the largest battery to the UK water industry - battery storage will be brought to the wastewater treatment plant in Preston, which serves 260,000 local homes and businesses.
Costain commits to deliver low carbon whole life solutions to every client by 2023
In an industry first, Costain has launched its detailed climate change action plan in which it commits to deliver low carbon solutions, including tackling ‘Scope 3’ emissions, to every client by 2023 and to be net zero by 2035.
PM launches UN Climate Summit amid controversy over sacking Claire Perry O'Neill as COP26 President
Joined by Sir David Attenborough and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, the Prime Minister has today launched the next UN climate conference COP26 which will take place in Glasgow this autumn – in a flurry of controversy following the removal of former Minister Claire Perry O’Neill as the President of COP26.
Environmental bodies set out joint vision to tackle climate change
The chairs of England’s three environmental bodies have responded to the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) land use report published today by outlining a shared vision and practical actions to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergencies.
Water companies in England take major step towards carbon zero by 2030
Water companies in England have launched a major project to design the plan that will help deliver their world-leading goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
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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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