Energy and Carbon
A new landmark report released by the University of Exeter and international partners is warning that the world faces a “new reality” as it reaches the first of many Earth system tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm unless humanity takes urgent action.
Scottish Water has completed a new £482,000 solar scheme at Overton water treatment works - the scheme has seen 480 solar panels installed on top of the water tank at the works.
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an green utilities group, Gruppo CAP has become the fourth organisation to join the groundbreaking international Net Zero Partnership – the Partnership was formed in 2022 by the UK’s Severn Trent, Australia’s Melbourne Water and Denmark’s Aarhus Vand.
Almost a third of the energy needed to power a waste water treatment works (WWTW) serving thousands of people in and around Alloa is now being provided by a £1.3 million solar scheme at the site.
In an industry first, Severn Trent has been recognised by global climate change consultancy, the Carbon Trust for its work to reduce its carbon impact.
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