Climate change - new Government report warns UK faces risks which could cost many billions of pounds a year to tackle
The government has today published the UK’s Third Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3) – which warns that UK faces myriad risks which could cost many billions of pounds a year to tackle within a relatively short timescale by 2050.
Climate change – EU scientists warn last 7 years globally were 7 warmest on record by a clear margin
The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has released its annual findings which show that globally 2021 was among the seven warmest on record.
Environment Agency rolls out new tool to estimate carbon and cost on all projects
Leading infrastructure consultancy firm AECOM has today announced it has developed a new carbon and cost tool with the Environment Agency that will be rolled out across all Environment Agency construction projects to help the organisation meet its 2030 net zero ambitions.
Water UK Net Zero Routemap 2030 - Ofwat looks to water companies to go further and cut embedded carbon emissions
Ofwat is calling on water companies in England and Wales to go further on Net Zero and reduce embedded carbon emissions from future infrastructure projects, in addition to operational carbon emissions.
Government climate adviser says COP26 must launch a reinvigorated UK effort on climate change
A new independent assessment of COP26 and the critical next steps for the UK, published today by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) says that COP26 must launch a reinvigorated UK effort on climate change.
Supply chain set to play key role in helping water companies reach Net Zero by 2030
Steve Morris, Managing Director of wastewater treatment specialist HUBER Technology UK, takes a look at some of the challenges the water sector faces in achieving Net Zero Carbon 2030 – and how the supply chain can help.
COP26 keeps 1.5c alive - but Sharma warns of "a fragile win…..its pulse is weak"
COP26 has concluded in Glasgow with nearly 200 countries agreeing the Glasgow Climate Pact to keep 1.5C alive and finalise the outstanding elements of the Paris Agreement.
COP26 - global institutions call for water to be at centre of climate change policy
At the start of COP26, four leading global institutions are calling for water to be placed at the centre of climate change policy.
Water sector launches first ever Water Pavilion at COP26
Water UK is a partner to the first ever Water Pavilion at COP26, bringing together the global water community to speak with one voice on the powerful water-related solutions that are at the heart of effective climate action.
Thames Water completes £700k project at Chertsey STW to convert diesel boiler to biogas
Thames Water has completed a £700,000 project at Chertsey’s sewage works to convert a diesel boiler to run on renewable biogas which means the town’s waste is now being treated without the use of fossil fuels, cutting down on carbon emissions.
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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
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