A thoughtful piece – Steve wants feedback – shull@abpmer.co.uk Steve Hull ABPmer ‘There has been a lot of negative commentary on the potential implications of Brexit for the marine environment, particularly from environment groups and some academics. This is based on a concern that the government might seek to water down its commitment to the […]
It seems strange that it seems to be NGOs and consultants who are increasingly publicising Government’s projects. Natalie Frost ABPmer ‘By 2020, the Scottish Government would like 100% of its electricity demand to be met from renewables by creating a balanced portfolio of both onshore and offshore technologies. Tidal stream energy has significant potential to […]
Water Briefing: ‘Atlantis, a global leader in the tidal power sector, has today announced that first power has been produced from MeyGen, the world’s largest planned tidal stream energy project in the Pentland Firth, Scotland. The turbine, supplied by Andritz Hydro Hammerfest (AHH), was successfully installed last week and plugged into the pre-laid cable which […]
The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee questions DEFRA and BEIS Ministers on UK environment and climate change policy and the future relationship with the EU following the vote to leave the European Union. By the time CMS Water News is published the videos are likely to have been posted. Parliament TV: Brexit: […]
Water UK has initiated work with the Water and Wastewater Resilience Action Group (WWRAG), which will consider best practice and leading thought on resilience across the water sector. The group will provide clear guidance on where it considers parts of the sector have achieved best practice, and where innovation and thought leadership has been lacking. […]
Veolia – Imagine 2050 The Future of Water, Waste & Energy How Business view the future: A new report, Imagine 2050, published today by leading resource management company Veolia, highlights the innovative business models needed in three sectors to meet resource and waste challenges between now and 2050. The manufacturing, pharmaceutical & chemical and food […]
British Standard on the Circular Economy BS8001 The move to a ‘circular economy’ has been identified as a significant opportunity for UK business. It will contribute towards a resource efficient and low-carbon economy, reducing costs and supply chain risks, while generating economic and social value. Following a recent review of waste policies, it was recommended […]
A new operating plan for Northumbrian Water’s Kielder Reservoir is to give it a role in protecting the Tyne Valley from flooding. Local people will receive an update on work to reduce flood risk in the Tyne Valley at a public meeting next week. Northumbrian Water, local MP Guy Opperman, the Environment Agency and Northumberland […]