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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Making storm overflow data make Sense – Metasphere launches dedicated monitoring device
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.” -
King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
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.
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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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