Climate change - WMO warns 'rising chance' of exceeding 1.5C global target in next 5 years
The annual mean global temperature is likely to be at least 1° Celsius above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900) in each of the coming five years (2020-2024) and there is a 20% chance that it will exceed 1.5°C in at least one year, according to new climate predictions issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Yorkshire Water collaborates in landmark project to cut CO2 levels in East Yorkshire
More than 40 farmers in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire are taking part in a landmark project that could help return atmospheric CO2 to pre-industrial levels, reduce flooding and improve soil health.
Anglian Water’s head of carbon says supply chain vital to water industry carbon ambition
David Riley, Anglian Water’s head of carbon neutrality and chair of Water UK’s carbon working group says the water industry must utilise the skills offered by the supply chain if it is to meet its ambitious target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Scottish Water Horizons installs 532 solar PV panels at Glassford reservoir
Scottish Water’s commercial subsidiary Scottish Water Horizons has installed 532 ground-mounted solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels at its Glassford service reservoir.
Anglian Water Chief asks "How we can use what we’ve learnt to ‘build back better’ than before?"
As recently appointed co-chair of the Corporate Leaders Group, Anglian Water Chief Executive Peter Simpson shares his thoughts on the role of big business in tacking climate change when we emerge from a locked-down world.
Water Saving Week kicks off with focus on climate change and water efficiency
Waterwise has marked the start of the sixth annual Water Saving Week in the UK with a focus on climate change and water efficiency by urging the public to save water and save carbon.
Glasgow COP26 climate change conference postponed until 2021
The COP26 UN climate change conference set to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to COVID-19.
Ocean Energy Europe announces 50% increase in tidal power generation
Europe still leads the world in tidal energy installations, and European tidal stream projects generated 50% more electricity in 2019 than the year before, according to new statistics released by Ocean Energy Europe.
Anglian Water MD Peter Simpson appointed co-chair of key UK climate change group
Anglian Water Chief Executive Peter Simpson has been appointed co-chair alongside Colin Matthews, non-executive Chairman of EDF Energy, of the UK Corporate Leaders Group (CLG), a group of leading UK businesses who have come together to drive stronger ambition and effective acceleration on climate change action within the UK.
Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group calls on UK Government for clear leadership to accelerate climate action
UK businesses including Unilever, Anglian Water, EDF, Tesco, Sky, Coca-Cola European Partners, and others are calling on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to show strong climate leadership with a clear strategy championed from the top of government.
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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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