Noticias sobre Argentina
Argentina will improve drinking water and sanitation services with IDB support
Over 184,000 households from communities will less than 50,000 inhabitants will be provided with new or improved water and sanitation services with the support of a us$200 million loan approved by the IDB.
Texas must address groundwater future, says Baker Institute expert
Long-term water security is essential for the future of Texas, and the state acutely needs a common law system that can balance world-scale agricultural activity, industrial…
J.M. Regueira at INVESTAGUA: “Due to COVID-19, water investments increased by 200% in Argentina”
INVESTAGUA, an on-line event held between April 12 and April 23, brought together senior officials from public authorities responsible for integrated water cycle management.
Jean-Martin Brault outlines at INVESTAGUA the World Bank’s vision: “A water-secure world for all”
INVESTAGUA, an on-line event held between April 12 and April 23, brought together senior officials from public authorities responsible for integrated water cycle management.
Gustavo Saltiel: “The pandemic placed added challenges on water services in developing countries”
Working closely with worldwide partners, the World Bank aims to achieve “A Water-Secure World for All” by sustaining water resources, building resilience and delivering services.
500,000 people to have access to better water & sanitation services in Argentina
The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$ 300 million loan to expand and improve water and sanitation services in Metropolitan Buenos Aires, particularly in the most vulnerable areas.
Extreme weather driven by climate change cost the world billions in 2020
Report identifies ten extreme events, influenced by climate change, that each caused $1.5 billion damage or more. Storm Ciara which struck UK and Europe in February cost $2.7 billion and killed 14 people. Floods, windstorms, tropical cyclones and fires killed thousands of people across the globe.
2020 on track to be one of three warmest years on record
Climate change continued its relentless march in 2020, which is on track to be one of the three warmest years on record.
Lack of sewerage connections to households hindering sanitation progress
Millions of households fail to benefit from sanitation investments because not enough sewerage infrastructure connects directly to households, according to a World Bank report released on World Toilet Day under the auspices of the Bank’s Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) initiative.
Severe drought in South America
Large parts of South America are in the grip of a serious drought.
Researchers identify ‘landfalling droughts’ that originate over ocean
Researchers have identified a new type of “landfalling drought” that originates over the ocean before traveling onto land, and which can cause larger, drier conditions than other droughts.
Researchers creates faster, on-site way to detect PFAS
New method could aid in the removal of the toxic, persistent environmental contaminants.
Drought-hit Argentina faces water worries amid coronavirus pandemic
By Marcela Valente. The worst drought in 50 years in northeast Argentina is hitting hydropower and tourism and threatening drinking water.
Black & Veatch names Oscar Falcon Senior Vice President – Latin America
Black & Veatch has named Oscar Falcon as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Power – Latin America.
Improving water-energy efficiency in Buenos Aires with WatEner
WatEner kicks-off a project with AySA (Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos) in Buenos Aires to improve the efficiency of the drinking water distribution system within the water-energy nexus.
WOP-LAC operators take action against COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has been affecting the world since last December, and Latin America for about a month, social isolation, hygiene and, fundamentally, handwashing, have proven to be the most efficient measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
Fluence Operational Update Regarding COVID-19
Fluence Corporation Limited advises that, to our knowledge, no Fluence team members in any of our business units around the world are currently infected with COVID-19.
Live coverage: Latest news on coronavirus and water industry
FRIDAY, MAY 29 Invest in hydropower to tackle coronavirus and climate crisis impacts The Covid-19 pandemic has underlined hydropower’s resilience and critical role in delivering clean, reliable and affordable energy, especially in times of crisis.
New handbook on hydropower operations and maintenance strategies
The World Bank has published a handbook and series of case studies on hydropower operations and maintenance (O&M) to help enhance the efficiency and reliability of the worldwide hydropower fleet.
UN report highlights increasing signs and impacts of climate change in atmosphere, land and oceans
The tell-tale physical signs of climate change such as increasing land and ocean heat, accelerating sea level rise and melting ice are highlighted in a new report compiled by the World Meteorological Organization and an extensive network of partners.