UK calls for carbon cuts and climate finance commitments ahead of Paris talks
UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey called on more countries to bring forward fair and ambitious climate finance and carbon cuts to keep up momentum for a 2015 global climate deal, as he arrived at the COP 20 talks in Lima today.
Report highlights lack of confidence in local authority planning for shale gas
An extensive research survey has highlighted a lack of confidence by a wide range of stakeholders in the competence of local authorities to make important planning decisions about shale gas.
House of Commons Committee:new inquiry on energy and climate change policy
The House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee has launched a new inquiry into future challenges in energy and climate change policy.
Scotland consults on new marine protection measures
The Scottish Government has launched a new consultation on proposed measures to protect some of Scotland’s most important and fragile marine environments.
Govt provides £14m innovation funding to catalyse energy ideas
Innovate UK has just opened the latest round of the Energy Catalyst competition offering £14 million in funding to back solutions which will help reduce emissions, improve security of supply and reduce cost.
PwC: IPCC Report has far-reaching implications in run-up to Paris climate summit
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, Jonathan Grant, Sustainability & Climate Change Director at PwC, explores some of the key issues surrounding the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change newly-published Synthesis Report in the run-up to the Paris climate summit.
National Trust plans new hydropower scheme
National Trust (Renewable Energy) Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence to abstract and impound water in Cumbria for a new hydropower scheme.
€75m European funding for UK renewable energy projects including tidal power
The European Commission has announced €647 million to be invested in key energy infrastructure to enhance security of supply across Europe.
Government consults on Climate Change Agreements for energy-intensive sectors
The Government has published a discussion paper setting out its proposals for the 2016 review of Climate Change Agreements targets - including a call for evidence for the review of sector commitments.
Leading infrastructure firms commit to carbon reduction
Thames Tideway Tunnel, Lafarge Tarmac, Temple Group, Kier Infrastructure and Barhale Trant Utilities have become the latest signatories to the Infrastructure Carbon Review (ICR).
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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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