UK Met Office warns 2019 will see one of largest rises in CO2 ever measured
During 2019 Met Office climate scientists expect to see one of the largest rises in atmospheric carbon-dioxide concentration in 62 years of measurements and warn that each year’s CO2 is higher than the last.
UK climate projections warn over more extreme weather, hotter summers & rising sea levels
The UK’s most comprehensive picture yet of how the climate could change over the next century - in a worst case scenarion sea level in London could rise by up to 1.1 metres and the chance of summers as hot as 2018 is around 50% by 2050.
New energy strategy set to ensure Saudi Arabia will be key player in global renewables sector
Diversification of the fuel mix in power generation, including the introduction of significant renewable energy capacity and the expansion of much needed additional power generation, has a major place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 plans.
New study suggests oceans warming faster than previously thought
A new research study published in science journal Nature has suggested that ocean warming is at “the high end” of previous estimates, with serious implications as to whether the world can keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees during this century.
Government seeks advice from Climate Change Committee on zero emissions target
Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry has written to the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) asking for advice on setting a date for achieving net zero carbon emissions and whether the UK's 2050 target of cutting emissions by at least 80% should be reviewed to achieve on more rapid decarbonisation.
IPCC calls for “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes” to limit global warming
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says that limiting global warming to 1.5ºC will require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society.
IPCC Special Report on limiting global warming to 1.5°C to be published today
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will today publish its special report on global warming of 1.5 ºC.
Climate change: planet at risk of heading towards “Hothouse Earth” state
Scientists are warning that the planet is on the threshold of entering “Hothouse Earth” conditions with soaring temperatures and sea levels between 10 to 60 metres higher than today becoming the new reality.
Widespread criticism of Government decision to reject Swansea tidal lagoon scheme
The Government has come in for widespread criticism following the announcement of its decision to reject the £1.3 billion Swansea tidal lagoon scheme.
New tariffs heat give green gas from AD plants ‘vital boost’
The UK’s green gas industry has described the restoring of higher tariff levels for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) as a ‘vital boost’ to the UK’s ability to produce renewable green gas for heating homes and businesses through anaerobic digestion (AD).
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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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