Environmental DNA project launches with sampling event on the River Adur
The 1000 Rivers eDNA Project has now launched after an event on the banks of the River Adur in Sussex on 11 September
Why engineers should be at the heart of capex decisions
By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers
For manufacturers, committing to a capital expenditure (capex) project is a big decision. The...
Unconventional wastewater treatment trialled by Scottish Water
A six-month trial of Microvi’s MicroNiche Engineering (MNE) technology is taking place at Scottish Water’s Waste Water Development Centre at Bo’ness.
The technology uses specific...
Ruling strengthens wildlife protection amid nutrient pollution concerns
A Supreme Court judgment upholding the Habitats Regulations has been welcomed by Wildlife and Countryside Link, a coalition of nature and environmental charities. In...
With 25% of Europe’s greenhouse emissions coming from buildings, scientists suggest fundamental policy changes
To live up to their climate pledge under the Paris agreement, EU lawmakers must ensure all 250 million existing as well as all new...
Prison sentence for illegal waste business owner in Kent
The owner of a skip-hire company in north Kent has received a custodial sentence after the harmful way he handled waste on the banks...
Consultation launched on mandatory water-saving features for new homes
Simple water-saving measures could save families in new homes over £100 a year on bills, while supporting a wave of new housing across Britain,...
Hail to the chief
THE joint venture working on Yorkshire Water’s infrastructure investment programme as part of the AMP5 framework has landed a top accolade.
Barhale WSP was awarded...
A sobering but hopeful guide to energy efficiency
THIS book is primarily aimed at those in the property and construction sectors, a contribution to boosting energy- and carbon-literacy for those who find...
Early COVID-19 lockdowns had less impact on urban air quality than first believed
The first COVID-19 lockdowns led to significant changes in urban air pollution levels around the world, but the changes were smaller than expected –...
An unpredictable world: 2021 predictions
The world remains in crisis as the Coronavirus pandemic continues to rage and climate change action gathers pace. Closer to home, preparation will turn to action following Britain's departure from the EU at the turn of the year resulting in overnight changes to regulation.
On the right lines
MORE than 36km of PE piping has been supplied for the refurbishment of a 130-year-old large diameter trunk main as part of United Utilities...
SET awards honour five start-ups in the fields of climate protection and energy transition
An award partly administered by the German Energy Agency (dena), the international Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award 2020 recognises "the most innovative and...
Agency starts preparing for the big move
CONTRACTORS have started work to prepare the interiors at the new headquarters of Scotland’s environment watchdog.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), which last year...
Innovation cuts H2S levels in biogas produced by AD
VEOLIA says it has achieved improvements with the amount of power that can be derived from the anaerobic digestion (AD) of sludge, employing a...
Time to put the foot down?
A decarbonisation rate of 11.7% per annum is now required to keep warming within 1.5°C according to new analysis from PwC in December
Energy storage key to net zero ambitions, says conference speaker
The Ffestiniog scheme in North Wales: Pumped storage can resolve a perceived conflict between boosting economic activity and encouraging a sustainable green agenda, said...
From microcapsules to heavy industry
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are using a Dolomite Fluidic Factory to help develop a novel carbon capture technology intended for...
“Modern chemistry is rubbish”: Time to wake up to environmental effects, suggests commentary
Modern day chemists need to broaden their horizons and consider the effects of chemistry “beyond the reaction vessel and the fume hood”, according to...
Dundee to host conference on climate change science and law
This inaugural event will focus on identifying elements of a global climate consensus and the legal practicality of effective climate action
