Tideway publishes first report outlining how project will withstand impacts of climate change
Tideway has become one of the first major infrastructure projects to report on how it will withstand the impacts of climate change.
Net Zero by 2050 - National Audit Office warns over “serious weaknesses” in Government’s approach to working with Local Authorities on decarbonisation
The National Audit Office is warning that there are serious weaknesses in central government’s approach to working with local authorities on decarbonisation, stemming from a lack of clarity over local authorities’ overall roles, piecemeal funding, and diffuse accountabilities.
Civil engineers warn climate change being overlooked on infrastructure projects
More than 60% of civil engineers do not feel climate change is prioritised sufficiently in infrastructure design and delivery, according to new research by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Climate change - Government warned over gulf between words and action
The Climate Change Committee, the Government’s independent adviser, is warning that time is running out for the Government to develop and implement realistic climate commitments and policies.
Climate Change Committee sets out key risks and actions to mitigate climate change impacts on UK water sector
The Climate Change Committee has published a separate briefing summarising how the water sector has been assessed in the CCC’s third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) published today, and what types of action to adapt to climate change risks and opportunities would be beneficial in the next five years.
Climate Change Committee warns Government - UK is struggling to keep pace with climate change impacts
A new report published today by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) is warning the Government that the UK is struggling to keep pace with climate change impacts.
EA - new report reviews efficacy of nature based solutions and built environment approach to achieving Net Zero carbon
A new Environment Agency report has reviewed the evidence behind 17 different carbon offsetting approaches which could be used in the UK, including mainly nature based solutions and a smaller number of built environment approaches to help achieve Net Zero carbon emissions.
Climate change - EA Chief warns “Net Zero alone won’t save the planet”
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency is warning that Net Zero alone won’t save the planet - Net Zero Plus will also be necessary.
Environment Agency chief warns climate emergency impacts are hitting “worst case scenario” levels
Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency is warning that the UK is seeing the impacts of the climate emergency hitting “worst case scenario” levels with more extreme weather and flooding.
Ambitious climate partnership for Yorkshire and Humber to launch in March
Leaders from councils, businesses, utilities, unions and environmental groups from across Yorkshire and Humber are coming together to tackle the climate crisis head on through a major new partnership.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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