16 Jan 2017
The Water, Energy & Food Nexus An array a high level inputs has informed a new report by the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology summarises current understanding of the interactions between water, energy and food production and examines how nexus approaches can be used to inform policy decisions. It says that failure to take […]
30 Nov 2016
This is an interesting report because it shows how a range of big ideas are being pulled together to provide a coherent framework towards achieving a more sustainable water sector in Scotland. Sustainability and Climate Change – Scottish Water – Sustainability report Scottish Water ‘Our purpose is to support the protection of public health and […]
16 Nov 2016
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 […]
29 Sep 2016
Speaking at the Labour Party Conference, Barry Gardiner MP, Shadow Energy Minister said: “Before he was sacked, George Osborne managed to pass what he proudly referred to as “the most generous tax regime for shale gas anywhere in the world”. Well that will change under Labour.” The MP told the conference that there are technical […]
19 Sep 2016
If EIB funding disappears post-Brexit, new Government safeguards for future foreign investment in critical infrastructure will be important. The delay was unexpected and allowed the critics of this project time to give full reign to their long list of concerns. A big decision. If this is perceived to be a bench mark as ‘value for […]
07 Sep 2016
This article from Utility Week, looks at what water companies are doing to reduce carbon emissions. Water is one of the most energy-intensive sectors in the UK. It is also one of the business sectors most affected by climate change. Lois Vallely takes a look at what the industry is doing to cut carbon. The […]
15 Jun 2016
The mix of global energy is set to change and renewables are gaining a bigger foothold. UK’s position looks increasingly bizarre. Three articles which cover the developing picture of the energy mix and the fate of renewables in the UK since the election. The UK’s Government’s approach to energy claiming low costs for consumers whilst […]
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