Noticias sobre United Kingdom
Tracking Earth’s many new lakes and their emerging role in carbon emissions
The number of lakes on our planet has increased substantially in recent decades, according to a unique global survey of 3.4 million lakes that the University of Copenhagen has taken part in.
Amazon Web Services commits to return more water to communities than it uses by 2030
World’s leading cloud provider announces new replenishment projects in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States to bring much needed clean water to communities around the world.
Bentley Systems announces winners of the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners announced at the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure celebrations in London.
ACCIONA sponsors and participates in Young Water Professionals (YWP) Conference in Valencia
Organized by the International Water Association (IWA), the Conference i being held on November 16 to 19 at the Valencia University Higher Technical School of Engineering (ETSE-UV). The meeting aims to facilitate and encourage the professional development of young people in the world of water.
Eight warmest years on record witness upsurge in climate change impacts
Sea level rise accelerates, European glacier melt shatters records, extreme weather causes devastation.
How old is the oldest ice in Antarctica?
Much of the southern continent remains frozen in time, providing a window into Earth’s past. Expert Robert Mulvaney reveals how far back these records go.
Study shows challenge of promoting citizen science to help prevent disasters caused by flooding
By Luciana Constantino | Agência FAPESP.
SUEZ doubles its investments to consolidate its position as a leading player in water management
SUEZ has unveiled its strategic plan for 2027 The Group will focus on its core businesses, i.e. water and waste and develop its international footprint. The Group will create values for all its shareholders through innovation and investments alongside its clients.
David Middleton appointed to oversee strategic growth for global Water business line at AECOM
AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, has appointed David Middleton, a water industry veteran, to lead its global growth strategies including overseeing the business line’s global pursuits, effective September 19.
Tetra Tech expands its global operations with acquisition of RPS Group
Advances Tetra Tech’s Global High-End Consultancy in Water, Environment, and Sustainable Infrastructure.
Bentley Systems announces the finalists in the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the finalists in the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure.
Tropical wetlands emit more methane than previously thought
Since 2007, the world's atmospheric methane concentration has risen at an accelerated rate, but scientists aren't exactly sure why.
Spanish water management for more than eight million Saudis
The state-owned NWC (National Water Company) has just awarded a Spanish-Saudi consortium led by Aqualia the water and sanitation management of a region equivalent to three quarters of Spain.
UK declares drought in several regions of England
The UK government on Friday declared a state of drought in eight out of the 14 areas of England with consequent restrictions on domestic and commercial water use for residents in those areas, reports Europapress.
World had “one of three warmest Julys on record”
It was one of the three warmest July’s The world had the third warmest July on record, with prolonged and intense heatwaves affecting parts of Europe.
“Both physical and economic water scarcity affect the African continent”
The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) recently released the UN’s first assessment of water security in Africa.
Blackline Safety’s technology selected in $2 million UK water company deal
Blackline Safety Corp., a global leader in connected safety technology, has announced a new water and wastewater company in the United Kingdom has selected Blackline Safety’s technology to protect its people and support its digital transformation.
Government of the Netherlands & SIWI renew partnership to strengthen global goals
Ahead of a decisive year for water, the Government of the Netherlands and the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) have signed a new four million Euro agreement for 2022-2026.
Maximising the energy potential of sewage
The war in Ukraine has highlighted Europe’s dependence on fossil gas from Russia and other sources and provided the impetus for the European Commission to increase biomethane production in the bloc more than ten-fold, from 3 billion cubic metres (bcm) in 2020 to 35 bcm by 2030, a doubling of the previous target.
Lakes are in hot water as climate change creates a cauldron of issues
As intense heatwaves grip the United Kingdom, Spain, France and Portugal, at times exceeding temperatures 40C, as well as parts of North America and Asia, lakes around the world are feeling the heat from climate change, which is creating a cascade of ecological and environmental issues.