National Audit Office warns achieving net zero emissions in the UK is "colossal challenge"
The National Audit Office is warning that achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the UK is a colossal challenge and government will need to spearhead a concerted national effort if it is to reach its goal by 2050.
UK sets new climate target of 68% cut in carbon emissions by the end of 2030
The UK government has today announced an new ambitious target to reduce the UK’s emissions by at least 68% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
Water companies launch Innovate East 2021 for year of collaboration on carbon and climate change
To mark the countdown to the UN COP26 climate change conference taking place in Glasgow next November, Anglian Water, Essex & Suffolk Water and Yorkshire Water will be joining forces to embark on a year of collaboration ahead of the event.
Ricardo and Mott MacDonald develop net zero 2030 routemap for UK water sector
Water industry experts from Ricardo and Mott MacDonald have collaborated to create the pioneering strategy that will guide the UK water industry to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Anglian Water CEO says no quick fixes for water sector on route to net zero carbon by 2030
Anglian Water CEO and co-chair of the Water UK Carbon Group Peter Simpson shares his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead on the route to net zero as the water industry becomes the world’s first sector to launch a collective plan to deliver net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
UK water companies launch world’s first sector-wide plan to deliver net zero carbon emissions by 2030
UK water companies will today unveil a ground-breaking plan to deliver a net zero water supply for customers by 2030 in the world’s first sector-wide commitment of its kind.
Fast fashion, water and climate change
Institute of Water member Neil Kitching and author of Carbon Choices, reflects on water and climate change, through the prism of the hidden world of water footprints - how our obsession with fast fashion impacts on the global water cycle.
Severn Trent Green Power expects rise in pumpkin power after Halloween
Severn Trent Green Power is expecting 50,000 pumpkins to arrive at its food waste plants after Halloween, where they’ll be converted into green energy.
WMO warns extreme summer 2020 has had major impact on ice shelves and glaciers
The World Meteorological Organisation is warning that the summer of 2020 will leave a deep wound in the cryosphere, with a major impact on ice shelves and glaciers in the Northern hemisphere.
Summer 2020 Arctic wildfires set new emission records
Scientists from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) have revealed that summer wildfires in the Arctic Circle exceeded last year’s records for CO2 emissions, while southwestern USA experienced extreme fire activity in August.
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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. -
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