Multi-billion pound Severn estuary tidal barrage project back on the agenda
The Severn estuary tidal barrage is back on the agenda - the Western Gateway, the pan-regional partnership for South Wales and Western England, has confirmed an independent commission is being set up to explore the environmental, economic and technical aspects of the project.
IPCC report warns human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption
A new report is warning that human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world, despite efforts to reduce the risks.
UK water sector innovation centre launches Net Zero Carbon as first innovation challenge
The UK water sector’s innovation centre of excellence Spring has launched Net Zero Carbon as its first innovation challenge - giving innovators of all shapes and sizes the first opportunity to share their solutions with every water company in the UK and Ireland.
Scottish Water Horizons’ Deerdykes Bioresources Centre generates 50 GWh of green electricity
Scottish Water Horizons’ Deerdykes Bioresources Centre near Cumbernauld in North Lanarkshire has generated 50 GWh of green electricity – the equivalent of powering 13,500 homes for a year.
Tackling embedded carbon emissions – what it means for water companies and their suppliers
Steve Morris, MD of wastewater treatment technology specialists HUBER Technology, takes a look at what Ofwat’s proposals for reducing embedded carbon emissions from infrastructure projects could mean for water companies and the supply chain.
Climate change - new Government report warns UK faces risks which could cost many billions of pounds a year to tackle
The government has today published the UK’s Third Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3) – which warns that UK faces myriad risks which could cost many billions of pounds a year to tackle within a relatively short timescale by 2050.
Climate change – EU scientists warn last 7 years globally were 7 warmest on record by a clear margin
The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has released its annual findings which show that globally 2021 was among the seven warmest on record.
Environment Agency rolls out new tool to estimate carbon and cost on all projects
Leading infrastructure consultancy firm AECOM has today announced it has developed a new carbon and cost tool with the Environment Agency that will be rolled out across all Environment Agency construction projects to help the organisation meet its 2030 net zero ambitions.
Water UK Net Zero Routemap 2030 - Ofwat looks to water companies to go further and cut embedded carbon emissions
Ofwat is calling on water companies in England and Wales to go further on Net Zero and reduce embedded carbon emissions from future infrastructure projects, in addition to operational carbon emissions.
Government climate adviser says COP26 must launch a reinvigorated UK effort on climate change
A new independent assessment of COP26 and the critical next steps for the UK, published today by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) says that COP26 must launch a reinvigorated UK effort on climate change.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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