Noticias sobre Canada
GHD names Jim Giannopoulos as new global CEO
Transition builds on GHD’s 96 years of growth. Former Americas chief executive to build on growth and success of global firm.
Kurita fuses Canadian entities
Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, a leading global provider of industrial water treatment solutions, announced the amalgamation of Keytech Water Management Company (KTWM) with Kurita Canada Inc.
Novel method for tracking freshwater pollution sources and effects prediction
The source of pollutants in rivers and freshwater lakes can now be identified using a comprehensive new water quality analysis, according to scientists at the University of Cambridge and Trent University, Canada.
CIB commits $140 million to new water and wastewater infrastructure in Manitoba
Bundling of several smaller projects including rehabilitation of a water treatment plant, construction of a wastewater treatment plant, delivery and collection infrastructure, and future upgrades.
Study shows climate change disrupts seasonal flow of rivers
Climate change is disrupting the seasonal flow of rivers in the far northern latitudes of America, Russia and Europe and is posing a threat to water security and ecosystems, according to research published in Science.
Sponge city infrastructure proves effective to soak record precipitation in Los Angeles
Earlier this February, two atmospheric rivers brought extensive flooding to parts of California, as record rainfall swept through multiple areas, leading to a declaration of emergency in several counties.
New method measures levels of toxic tire particles in rivers
Scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) have developed a robust method for detecting whether a toxic chemical used in car tires is present in rivers, streams, and lakes and measuring its concentrations.
AfDB and OCP approve $188 million water project in Morocco
The African Development Bank and the OCP Group signed three loan agreements in Rabat totalling $188 million to help fund the OCP Group’s Green Investment Program supplying clean drinking water to the towns around three new desalinisation plants.
Nadine Leslie appointed as new President & CEO of Middlesex Water Company
Middlesex Water Company has named Nadine Leslie as its new President & CEO effective March 1, 2024.
Ovivo completes acquisition of E2metrix to offer solution to destroy PFAS in water & wastewater
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AECOM appoints Katherine Stephens as Chief Operating Officer for its Canada Region
AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced Katherine Stephens has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of its Canada region, based in its Toronto office.
AiDash raises $50 million to safeguard critical infrastructure from climate change-related threats
Series C funding, led by Lightrock, will be used to significantly increase headcount, establish a European HQ, and scale to meet growing international demand.
Rainmaker Worldwide Inc. finalizes the acquisition of Miranda Water Treatment Systems
Rainmaker Worldwide Inc., Ontario, (“RWI”) a subsidiary of Rainmaker Worldwide Inc., Nevada (“Rainmaker” or “RAKR”) and Miranda Water Treatment Systems (“Miranda”) have finalized the transfer of Miranda shares and Michael Skinner, managing partner of Viva Industries Inc., has assumed the role of Chairman and CEO of Miranda.
“Utilities are coming together to look for county-wide solutions in ways that also promote equity”
In the future of water, the patterns we are used to no longer apply.
Canada Water Agency will invest $650 million over 10 years in the Freshwater Action Plan
Major fresh water investments include $650 m over 10 years to support monitoring, assessment, and restoration work, $22.6 m over three years to support better coordination of efforts to protect fresh water, and $85.1 m over five years, starting in 2023–2024, and $21 million ongoing thereafter to support the creation of a Canada Water Agency.
ADS announces relationship with Rainwater Management Solutions
Both companies are focused on accelerating the advancement of innovative and sustainable stormwater management solutions.
U.S. and Canada join forces to support Peru’s water security and climate resilience
The U.S. and Canada commit to invest more than $50 million in green infrastructure in Peru. Peru is one of the Latin American countries most affected by water scarcity and the environmental impacts of climate change.
AI-powered conservation to build resilience to floods and droughts
A team of engineers, scientists, and conservationists, led by University of Minnesota beaver researcher Emily Fairfax, is using machine learning to identify beaver habitats in California, reports the CBC.
AWWA Board of Directors selects Heather Collins as next president-elect
The American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Board of Directors selected Heather Collins from Los Angeles as the Association’s next president-elect.
Record heat in 2023 worsened global droughts, floods and wildfires
Record heat across the world profoundly impacted the global water cycle in 2023, contributing to severe storms, floods, megadroughts and bushfires, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.