Wayne Rose is chief executive of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA). By Wayne Rose of the BPMA Energy efficiency is no longer a peripheral consideration for the UK pump industry — it is now central to how the sector innovates, competes and contributes to national sustainability goals. Given that pumping systems account for a […]

Shoreham Port pipe before cleaning and lining. UK utilities and drainage services provider Lanes Group says it has used a newly-developed lining system for the first time to seal four large-diameter pipes that are vital for keeping a sea port operational, as it explains here. The pipes feed water from a pump house to refill […]

Offshore wind expert RWE says it has successfully recycled major components from a fire-damaged offshore wind turbine, marking what the group claims is a significant step forward in circular practices within the UK’s renewable energy sector. RWE is “giving a second wind” to deconstructed components from a turbine at its Scroby Sands Offshore Wind Farm, […]

Susie Dai (image credit: University of Missouri). A research team at the University of Missouri has developed a genetically engineered algae strain they say is designed to capture microplastics in wastewater, while also enabling their reuse in new materials. Led by Susie Dai, professor of engineering and principal investigator at the Bond Life Sciences Centre, […]

Javelin Park waste incinerator near Gloucester An alliance of European Waste-to-Energy operators has welcomed the growing international focus on methane mitigation but warned that current global guidance risks overlooking a key part of the waste management chain. In a newly published position paper, the The WtE+X Knowledge Alliance — which brings together Confederation of European […]

Construction of a large multi-storey building on a hill in Lynmouth, Devon in April 2022. On 16 April the UK government published its response to a consultation on improving the implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) across minor, medium and brownfield development, outlining a package of reforms intended to streamline delivery while maintaining environmental outcomes. […]

Aaron Daly of The Old Bakery: “Early planning, clear systems and the right food waste partner make compliance achievable, practical and cost-effective.” As England’s Simpler Recycling reforms approach, recycling expert Keenan Recycling explores how micro businesses can turn upcoming compliance requirements into an opportunity. The group says that, working alongside partners like Biffa, it is […]

Fresh warnings from the National Energy System Operator (NESO) have prompted renewed debate over the resilience of Britain’s electricity system, after officials cautioned that rapid growth in solar generation could strain the grid during periods of low demand. In its summer outlook published on 14 April, NESO said it expects to rely on “more tools, […]

Water behaves in ways that defy simple explanation. Unlike most liquids, it reaches its maximum density not at its freezing point, but at 4 °C — a property that plays a crucial role in stabilising aquatic ecosystems and Earth’s climate. For decades, scientists have suspected that such anomalies arise because water can exist in two […]

Mercury released into the oceans affects marine environments worldwide. Traditionally, its distribution and quantity have been estimated using marine biogeochemical simulation models. A recent international study led by Japanese researchers analyzed blood mercury concentrations in more than 11,215 seabirds from 108 species, of which 659 were newly collected samples and over 10,556 were from previous […]

The use of automated monitoring technologies on UK roads is continuing to grow (pictured, surveillance camera monitoring motorway traffic on the M25 in Hertfordshire). New AI cameras are being used in Sussex to help police target dangerous driving behaviours and improve road safety, as part of a wider push to reduce serious and fatal collisions. […]