Water industry sets out ambitious plans to reach net zero carbon by 2030
Ambitious plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions in the water industry over the next decade take a significant step forward today.
Zenobe Energy partners with United Utilities to bring largest storage battery to UK water sector
Zenobe Energy is partnering with United Utilities to bring the largest battery to the UK water industry - battery storage will be brought to the wastewater treatment plant in Preston, which serves 260,000 local homes and businesses.
Costain commits to deliver low carbon whole life solutions to every client by 2023
In an industry first, Costain has launched its detailed climate change action plan in which it commits to deliver low carbon solutions, including tackling ‘Scope 3’ emissions, to every client by 2023 and to be net zero by 2035.
PM launches UN Climate Summit amid controversy over sacking Claire Perry O'Neill as COP26 President
Joined by Sir David Attenborough and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, the Prime Minister has today launched the next UN climate conference COP26 which will take place in Glasgow this autumn – in a flurry of controversy following the removal of former Minister Claire Perry O’Neill as the President of COP26.
Environmental bodies set out joint vision to tackle climate change
The chairs of England’s three environmental bodies have responded to the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) land use report published today by outlining a shared vision and practical actions to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergencies.
Water companies in England take major step towards carbon zero by 2030
Water companies in England have launched a major project to design the plan that will help deliver their world-leading goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
World Meteorological Organization warns 2019 set to be 2nd or 3rd hottest year on record
The World Meteorological Organization is warning that 2019 is on course to be the second or third warmest year on record, concluding a decade of exceptional global heat and high-impact weather.
Biogas industry leaders call on governments worldwide to unlock full potential of biogas
The World Biogas Association (WBA) and its leading corporate members will present the UN Climate Change Conference COP 25 meeting which starts next week with a Declaration in which they commit to delivering the full potential of biogas by 2030 and call upon world governments to support the ambition.
Climate change – new UN report warns world is heading for 3.2°C temperature rise
A new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report is warning even if all current unconditional commitments under the Paris Agreement are implemented, temperatures are expected to rise by 3.2°C, bringing ever more wide-ranging and destructive climate impacts.
UN - new report from WMO warns of accelerating climate change impacts as GHG levels hit new record high
Levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached another new record high, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization.
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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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