80% of oil workers considering career impacts of climate change
New study shows half in oil and gas have considered new role in renewable energy industry – or are already diversifying into it
Eight...
Land redevelopment and rewilding firm hires 20 environmental consultants
A Scots firm that focuses on large scale land redevelopment and rewilding has hired 20 environmental consultants after a global recruitment drive.
Kaitiaki Consulting, which...
Instrument specialist joins ultrasonic flowmeters firm
Martin Hardwidge joined clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter specialist Katronic Technologies at the beginning of July to take on the role of Global Sales Manager, working...
Online “green-career boosting” course launched by IEMA and partner
In April IEMA welcomed the launch of Health, Safety and Environmental training specialist Astutis Ltd's first online ‘Green-Career boosting’ course for everyone working in...
Water industry still needs to address exclusion, says OFWAT chief
A glass ceiling is still “looming over” women working across the water industry and despite some progress, the sector is being held back by...
Sponsored content: RRC IEMA Environmental Management qualifications
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Bringing people together to deliver clean water in Tanzania
Situated in the mountains of north-western Tanzania, the rural district of Karagwe was once an influential kingdom where wealth was measured in cattle. While...
Virtual reality training wins water industry innovation award
Drainage and utility specialist Lanes Group plc has won the Institute of Water of Innovation Award 2020 for the South East Region for leading...
Events will address current challenges in energy grid communication
Energy software provider COPA-DATA has announced the program for the first of four zenon "Energy Day" events planned for 2020. The firm has, so...
Water trade association pledges to improve gender equality
• Trade association calls for "a sector where everyone can succeed"
• Pledge made to ensure equality within its own workforce
• Commitment to bring more...
Sponsored content: IEMA sustainability skills for the workforce and managers – new courses launched
RRC is proud to announce the launch of two new IEMA sustainability courses: "Sustainability Skills for the Workforce", and "Sustainability Skills for Managers."
The group...
Webinar will look at how to develop an effective corporate net zero strategy
The first in a series of webinars to help organizations develop a practical and actionable net zero strategy will be hosted by environmental consultancy...
Sponsored content: Role play delivers communication success
Lanes Group plc has used a professional actor to carry out role-play training for line managers
From refugee to senior engineer: One person’s story
Biniam Haddish is a former refugee from East Africa who now holds a senior position at National Grid Energy System Operator (ESO). In 2005,...
Funds for real-time nutrient sensing
An overhaul of British Water’s wastewater treatment technicians’ training means plant operatives will now undertake onsite assessment to complete the course
New online library collection and teaching facility aims to help students learn about UN...
Academic publishing group Taylor & Francis has introduced a new Sustainable Development Goals Online platform, featuring an online library of over 12,000 articles and...
Cities play pivotal role in attracting circular economy jobs, suggests report
Local government programmes which encourage and support circular economy practices, such as repair, recycling and circular design activities, not only help attract new investment...
Drainage contractors trade association announces electro-mechanical and milling course
The National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC) has introduced a new accredited course - an addition to its existing range of courses accredited by...
11 million people employed in renewable energy worldwide in 2018
Eleven million people were employed in renewable energy worldwide in 2018 according to the latest analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This...
Training modules aim to help water professionals address challenges of the future
At Utility Week Live on 21 May WRc launched its latest offering to support the water sector - WRc Academy.
As the group's literature puts...
