Research flags up significant energy efficiency opportunity in global wastewater management
Increasing energy efficiency through the adoption of readily available wastewater management technologies can slash related emissions by nearly half, according to a new study released today by leading global water technology company Xylem Inc.
Climate action ahead of Paris: more ambition needed to achieve below 2°C goal
Countries' climate plans announced ahead of the UN summit reveal unparalleled efforts to tackle climate change. However, an ambitious global climate deal needs to lay the foundations for further efforts to keep global warming in check, a high-level Forum co-hosted by the European Commission has concluded.
Carbon Trust launches new Supply Chain Carbon Standard
The Carbon Trust has launched a new international certification for organisations working to measure, manage and reduce carbon emissions outside their direct operational control.
New proposals for cross-border co-operation on energy between Scotland and Ireland
A suite of detailed reports has been published today concerning the coordinated development of offshore electricity grid and marine renewable energy projects between the jurisdictions of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
AD electrical capacity now beyond 500MWe – 600% growth from non-water sector in 5 years
The anaerobic digestion (AD) industry now delivers an electrical equivalent capacity (electricity and biomethane) of 514 megawatts across 411 plants in the farming, waste and water sectors - the AD sector has grown by over 600% outside of the water sector over the past five years.
Feed-in Tariffs: Welsh Government warns of bleak future for renewables
Carl Sargeant, Natural Resources Minister in the Welsh Assembly is warning that schemes like the Abergwyngregyn hydro scheme are unlikely to ever get built in the future if the recent Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) proposals to change the process for application to Feed-in Tariffs are introduced.
UK Govt: Shale gas planning applications will be fast-tracked
Shale gas planning applications will be fast-tracked through a new, dedicated planning process, under new measures announced today by the Government which include plans for a communities sovereign wealth fund.
EU sets out plans to reform Emissions Trading System
In the run up to the Paris climate change talks in December, the European Commission has set out major new proposals to revise the EU Emissions Trading System – currently the largest carbon market in the world.
Government says removal of CCL exemption for renewables will save £3.9bn
In a move which the Government said would save £3.9 billion over the lifetime of this Parliament, Chancellor George Osborne yesterday removed the current exemption for electricity from renewable sources from the climate change levy.
National Trust to invest £30 million in renewables
The National Trust is to invest £30 million investment in renewable energy to heat and power its properties- the organisation’s biggest-ever investment in renewables.
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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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