Noticias sobre Belgium
EU Commission welcomes provisional agreement for more cost-effective urban wastewater management
The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission's proposal revising the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.
Kathleen Wantz-O’Rourke will join Suez as Executive Vice President, Group Chief Financial Officer
SUEZ announces the appointment of Kathleen Wantz-O'Rourke as Group Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Committee, effective March 15th.
European Commission approves quantum key distribution infrastructure for enhanced cybersecurity
Europe is giving the go-ahead for the next technological leap for secure digitalization.
UN report: Nature critical to infrastructure for sustainable development
New report titled Nature-based Infrastructure: How natural infrastructure solutions can address sustainable development challenges and the triple planetary crisis is published by UNEP, UNOPS, and the University of Oxford; It highlights how nature-based infrastructure solutions can influence 79 per cent of all targets across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
New report: Rainfall floods – Europe’s critical infrastructure too vulnerable
Recent devastating extreme rainfall events in Europe has led to significant monetary consequences.
Toopi Organics secures €16M to flood European agricultural markets with urine-based biostimulants
Toopi Organics, a French biotechnology startup developing plant biostimulants derived from the fermentation of human urine, announces the closing of a €16M ($17M) financing round.
How mega-floods can be predicted
When floods are predicted only on the basis of local data, there may be unpleasant surprises.
Looking beyond our borders would improve preparedness for extreme floods
Almost all extreme flooding across Europe could be anticipated by looking at previous major events in other similar parts of the continent, according to a new study.
Do or dye: synthetic colours in wastewater pose a threat to food chains worldwide
The ecological and health threats of synthetic dyes entering wastewater systems have been detailed in a new study, which calls for new laws worldwide
Bekaert and Toshiba sign MoU to develop global partnership around MEA for PEM electrolysis
Driven by the opportunities arising from the energy transition and decarbonization trends, Bekaert and Toshiba Corporation's energy arm, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS), are accelerating their growth strategies in renewable energy markets, particularly in green hydrogen production utilizing Hydrogen Production Technology with Reduced Iridium[1] developed by Toshiba.
Bentley Systems announces the finalists of the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners to be announced on October 12 at Bentley’s 2023 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Singapore.
Unlocking the potential of wastewater using AI – The DARROW project introduces itself
The water discarded globally every year could fill Lake Geneva in Switzerland almost four times.
Europe’s €1.8 billion water reuse investment soars amid scarcity, regulation, and recovery
Another acute summer drought in southern Europe—combined with the first-ever EU regulation for wastewater reuse and an influx of resilience and recovery funds (RRF) for new projects—is driving investment in municipal wastewater reuse across Europe, according to a new report from Bluefield Research.
Mussel-inspired membrane can boost sustainability and add value to industrial wastewater treatment
New nanoporous membrane allows highly efficient separation of wastewater components for reuse, offering industries sustainability and added-value benefits.
IPCC elects Jim Skea as the new Chair
Jim Skea of the United Kingdom is the newly elected Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
John Cockerill and Tomorrow Water join forces to boost wastewater treatment efficiency and biogas
In response to the ever-increasing demand for sustainable technologies that reduce the cost of wastewater treatment and sludge management through transformation of wastewater…
New study reveals irrigation’s mixed effects around the world
Trajectory of irrigation water use in many regions is unsustainable, but practice is vital in managing climate change and future agricultural development, researchers conclude.
PFAS risk management in drinking water: an overview
Known as the "forever chemicals," the presence of PFAS in water and food has raised the concerns of health and environmental authorities, who are already working to build a solid regulatory framework, while advancing knowledge about their risks.
Ovarro leakage service centre increases European capacity
Technology company Ovarro has opened a new leakage service centre for European customers, based at the company’s manufacturing facility in Steenwijk, Netherlands.
Damian Whelan (PET): “Over 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers report on efficiency of Phoslock”
Read the full chronicle of this online event in which phosphorus pollution was discussed at length. If you missed the webinar, register now and watch it on demand.