ADBA expresses “relief” on reforms to feed-in tariff scheme – but DECC ambition “startlingly low”
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association has expressed its relief that the Department for Energy and Climate Change has listened to industry on their planned reforms to the feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme.
Carbon Trust outlines four key tools for zero carbon business plans
The Carbon Trust has flagged up supply chain sustainability, internal carbon pricing, 100% renewable energy commitments and science based targets as practical tools being used by corporates to achieve zero carbon business plans.
Global climate deal agreed in Paris
The United Nations conference on climate change in Paris has agreed an historic new global climate agreement.
EU water rules increase UK carbon emissions and cause £millions in extra costs
A new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is warning that EU waste water quality demands are costing UK water companies millions every year and leading to extra carbon emissions.
AD gas has potential to meet up to 30% of UK’s domestic gas or electricity demand
The £1.15 billion allocation for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) budget announced in the Spending Review could support the construction of an additional 140 biomethane plants –a technology with the potential to meet up to 30% of UK’s domestic gas or electricity demand.
Government climate change adviser publishes 5th Carbon Budget
The Committee on Climate Change, the independent, statutory body which advises the UK Government and Devolved Administrations, has published its 5th Carbon Budget.
Low carbon energy technologies need global investment of $5 trillion between 2015 and 2025
Low carbon energy technologies will need global investment of $5 trillion between 2015 and 2025 in order to bring down costs and accelerate deployment, according to a new report from the Carbon Trust.
New report shows cities lead on climate change action
The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and Arup have released 'Climate Action in Megacities 3.0', the world’s most extensive quantitative study of city climate action.
EU says Paris is historic opportunity to avoid dangerous climate change
The European Commission has said that the United Nations climate change conference in Paris which takes place from 30 November – 11 December is an historic opportunity to avoid dangerous climate change.
London Assembly calls for action on climate change in London
The Mayor has been urged by the London Assembly to develop a new London risks-based strategic approach to climate change adaptation.
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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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