Environment Agency cuts in-house CO2 emissions by 1/5th since 2007
The Environment Agency has announced that it has cut its CO2 emissions by almost a fifth since 2006/07. And it urged other large organisations to improve their environmental reporting and performance.
Scottish offshore wind investment could top £30bn by 2020
First Minister Alex Salmond has said that Scottish offshore wind projects could generate investment value of as much as £30 billion by 2020.
House of Commons launches new inquiry into EU carbon trading scheme
The House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee, chaired by Tim Yeo MP, has launched a new inquiry into the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).
UK greenhouse gas emissions rose 3% in 2010
Scottish Assembly calls for control over Scotland’s seabed
Alex Salmond, Scotland’s First Minister, has said that Scotland should have control over its seabed to enable it to properly manage and exploit the country's important marine assets for the benefit of its people.
Mersey Tidal Energy Barrage Scheme shelved
A tidal power scheme in the Mersey Estuary which could deliver enough electricity to meet the average needs of over 200,000 homes has been shelved because of high construction costs.
Water sector to benefit from Government Anaerobic Digestion plan
The UK water sector looks set to benefit from plans to significantly increase renewable energy generation via anaerobic digestion set out in the Government’s new Anaerobic Digestion Strategy and Action Plan.
New report says renewables could provide 35% of UK energy capacity by 2020
A new report for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) shows that renewable sources could provide at least 35% of the UK's energy capacity by 2020.
Go ahead for wave energy converter
A wave energy converter promising reliable power generation from the ocean waves has now reached the phase where a 42 meter long pre-commercial demonstration unit to be tested at sea can be designed and built.
UN to start talks on developing Kyoto Protocol replacement
The first round of United Nations (UN) climate change negotiations since the Cancun summit in December, being held in Bangkok from April 3-8, will start on the work plan agreed at Cancun for 2011.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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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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