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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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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