Climate change: Met Office warns global temperatures set to reach 1 °C marker
Met Office data for 2015 so far shows that, for the first time, global mean temperature at the Earth's surface is set to reach 1 °C above pre-industrial levels - an important marker as the world continues to warm due to human influence.
Southern Water awarded Carbon Trust Standard
Southern Water has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard for continued efforts to reduce its impact on the environment.
Planning Inspectorate considers plan to double Snowdonia pumped storage capacity
The Planning Inspectorate has received an application from Snowdonia Pumped Hydro Ltd to expand the output of the proposed 600 MWh pumped electricity storage facility at Glyn Rhonwy near Llanberis from 49.9MW to 99.9MW.
New report says EU 23% emissions cut shows climate change leadership ahead of Paris
The European Union is on track towards meeting and overachieving its 2020 target for reducing greenhouse emissions by 20%, according to a new report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).
United Utilities invests £3.5m in 12k floating solar panels for reservoir
United Utilities is investing £3.5 million to install Europe’s largest floating solar power array system at the town’s Godley reservoir at Hyde in Greater Manchester.
Research flags up significant energy efficiency opportunity in global wastewater management
Increasing energy efficiency through the adoption of readily available wastewater management technologies can slash related emissions by nearly half, according to a new study released today by leading global water technology company Xylem Inc.
Climate action ahead of Paris: more ambition needed to achieve below 2°C goal
Countries' climate plans announced ahead of the UN summit reveal unparalleled efforts to tackle climate change. However, an ambitious global climate deal needs to lay the foundations for further efforts to keep global warming in check, a high-level Forum co-hosted by the European Commission has concluded.
Carbon Trust launches new Supply Chain Carbon Standard
The Carbon Trust has launched a new international certification for organisations working to measure, manage and reduce carbon emissions outside their direct operational control.
New proposals for cross-border co-operation on energy between Scotland and Ireland
A suite of detailed reports has been published today concerning the coordinated development of offshore electricity grid and marine renewable energy projects between the jurisdictions of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
AD electrical capacity now beyond 500MWe – 600% growth from non-water sector in 5 years
The anaerobic digestion (AD) industry now delivers an electrical equivalent capacity (electricity and biomethane) of 514 megawatts across 411 plants in the farming, waste and water sectors - the AD sector has grown by over 600% outside of the water sector over the past five years.
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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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