Latest news on climate change and water
News releases, publications and policy responses are published here. Water UK climate change e-news is also available, published monthly to subscribers.
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30/11/09
How Copenhagen could help water companies
With world leaders queueing up to offer commitments in advance of talks in Copenhagen, the links to water are worth considering.
30/10/09
Integrating water and energy efficiency
Over the next few years, millions of homes and businesses will be retrofitted with a range of energy saving measures.
20/10/09
Response to DECC Renewable Energy Financial Incentives 2009 Consultation
Water UK responded to the Department of Energy and Climate Change consultation
10/09/09
Response to Defra consultation on the Adaptation Reporting Power in the Climate Change Act 2008
Response: Water UK welcomes the flexibility in the draft proposals and supports the principles of better regulation.
07/08/09
Defra consultation on draft guidance for how to measure and report your greenhouse gas emissions
Response: Water UK has responded to Defra's consultation on draft guidance for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions.
15/07/09
Climate Change White Paper
Press release: Water UK supports today's publication by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) of a national strategy for climate and energy. The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan plots out how the UK will meet the cut in emissions set out in the budget.
09/07/09
Water sector climate projections in practice
Press release: Water UK and Defra today jointly hosted a water sector Projections-in-Practice workshop on implications of the UK Climate Projections 2009 released last month.
18/06/09
Planning for climate change – the irresistible case for action
Press release: Government climate projections released today highlight an urgent need for planning in critical sectors of the economy.
05/06/09
Department of Energy and Climate Change - Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC)
Response: Water UK has responded to the DECC's consultation on the Draft Order to Implement the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC), scheduled to come into effect April 2010.
05/06/09
Carbon and the water industry - running to stand still
Press release: Policy and regulation are hampering water industry efforts to bring down greenhouse gas emissions.
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