Review raises UK ambition level on cutting emissions
A report from the Committee on Cliimate Change (CCC) - the independent body advising the Government on climate change - has urged a much...
Costs concern with latest urban drainage design guidelines
With the introduction of Sewers for Adoption 8 later this year, pumps expert Xylem is urging housebuilders and developers to further analyse the Sewers for Adoption process, which may be unnecessarily costing them thousands of pounds in outstanding bonds .
Drinking fountains a success in London
Public drinking fountains are being widely used and could be contributing to a reduction in plastic bottle usage across the city according to data from the #OneLess campaign .
Loowatt? Waterless loo innovator wins Game-Changer prize at London Cleantech event
Loowatt “has the potential to revolutionise sanitation and sustainability across the globe”
Over 50 entrepreneurs pitch their clean technologies to investors at annual...
Uncertain future for UK fracking following key resignation and disagreement over rules
Clouds seemed to be gathering over the future of fracking in the UK following the resignation in late April of the country’s shale gas commissioner .
SEPA launches formal regulatory investigation into ExxonMobil Chemical Ltd Easter 2019 unplanned flaring as...
SEPA launches formal regulatory investigation into ExxonMobil Chemical Ltd Easter 2019 unplanned flaring.
Investigation announced as flaring enters its fifth day at the...
“Don’t derail recycling scheme” – marine charity issues warning to CEOs
Industry warned not to derail ‘all-in’ Deposit Return Scheme for drinks bottles and cans
Marine Conservation Society warns behind-the-scenes lobbying could be a...
Using AI to better manage the environment could reduce greenhouse gas emissions, boost global...
Research from consultancy PwC estimates the economic and emissions impact of AI adoption for environmental purposes in agriculture, water, energy and transport
Harnessing AI in...
Winners announced at Plastics Recycling Awards Europe
The winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2019 were announced on 11 April at the RAI Amsterdam in The Netherlands. The seven award...
Acquisition aims to accelerate growth of flood-related digital services
Engineering and consultancy firm Royal HaskoningDHV has acquired Ambiental, a UK-based provider of actionable intelligence from data to protect people, property and capital from...
Siberian researchers isolate bacteria that could live in space, and present surprising findings
Microbiologists from Tomsk State University (TSU) in Siberia have become the first in the world to isolate the bacteria Desulforudis audaxviator, using samples taken...
AD industry body calls for low-carbon CfD scheme to support small-scale renewables
Anaerobic digestion (AD) trade body ADBA makes call on day that Feed-In Tariff ends
AD has potential to generate 75 terrawatt hours of...
Keep kerbside collections simple to boost recycling rates, says resource recovery firm
Easy kerbside collections for consumers that focus on consistent quality are essential if the UK is to boost plastics recycling rates and meet current...
Official waste statistics published for Scotland
Scottish recycling rate for 2017 is 58.9% (a decrease of 0.2 percentage points from 2016*)
Scottish organic waste recycled by composting or anaerobic...
UN shipping agency kicks off project to protect marine biodiversity
A major five-year project to help protect marine biodiversity has been kick-started at a global workshop at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation...
UK recycling at tipping point, says report from packaging firm
British recycler calls on government to prioritise immediate action as recycling gap threatens to impact UK homes
The UK will fall short of its 2035...
Urgent call for Government to invest in healthy soils post-Brexit
Urgent call for government to invest in healthy soils post-Brexit
Sustainable Soils Alliance unites for flood prevention, biodiversity, food production and carbon sequestration
Healthy Soils must...
‘Support your local scrap yard, support your local community’, says BMRA
The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA), the trade association representing metals recycling and scrap yards, has launched a new campaign to encourage members of...
Robust fittings for pipeline systems in contaminated land remain assured after updated specification, says...
The BPF Pipes Group said it was pleased to support Water UK in the updating of WIS 4-32-11, recognising the significant contribution it makes...
UN report counsels cautionary approach over marine geoengineering solutions for climate change
New United Nations GESAMP report reviews wide range of proposed marine geoengineering techniques
Adding iron or other nutrients into the oceans to enhance natural processes...
