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).
Climate Group publishes guide to integrating renewable electricity into the supply chain
The Climate Group in partnership with the CDP, has published a new guide to integrating renewable electricity into the supply chain.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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