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Sewage signals: How DNA detection is revolutionising water quality monitoring
Scientists have used bacterial DNA to track sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, revealing widespread contamination that current testing methods fail to detect.
Covalis and Suez submit bid for Thames Water
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water utility, has received a bid from Covalis Capital that involves partnering with France’s Suez to manage a significant restructuring and prepare the company for a public stock market listing, reports The Financial Times.
Geir Norden: “Filtralite is exceptionally well-suited as a biofilm carrier”
Read the full chronicle of this online event: How Filtralite can enhance your biological wastewater and drinking water filtration process
ABB completes the acquisition of Aurora Motors
ABB has completed the acquisition of Aurora Motors.
ACCIONA inaugurates the Tseung Kwan O Plant in Hong Kong
The plant supplies more than 850,000 people and helps to offset the low rainfall in the area, affected by climate change.
SWPC unveils results of pre-qualification program for water and sewage projects
The Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced the list of developers pre-qualified under its Pre-Qualification Program.
How digital twins are transforming the world of water management
The world is facing a growing challenge of water scarcity, which is set to accelerate this century.
Rainfall induces bursts of natural nanoparticles that can form clouds above the Amazon rainforest
Atmospheric aerosol particles are essential for the formation of clouds and precipitation, thereby influencing the Earth's energy budget, water cycle, and climate.
Research shows disproportionate flood exposure for least polluting nations
A study published in Environmental Research Letters has exposed for the first time, how inhabitants of the smallest countries globally, contributing least to climate change, already bear the brunt of its devastating consequences and the burden is likely to worsen.
Microplastics impact cloud formation, likely affecting weather and climate
Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, in some of the most pristine environments on Earth, from the depths of the Mariana Trench to the snow on Mt.
Neom receives new bids for water recycling plant at Oxagon
EPC contractors have submitted bids to design and build a new water recycling and recovery plant for Oxagon, the industrial center of Saudi Arabia’s Neom project, reports MEED.
Water investment key to averting global conflict surge
The international think-tank Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) launched the 5th edition of the Ecological Threat Report (ETR).
Water consumption of crops rises to nearly 7 trillion cubic meters of water worldwide
A new study by researchers at the UT sheds light on historical changes in the amount of water humanity consumes to grow the world's main crops.
Forever chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world
Researchers found 10 'target' PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances)—chemicals which do not break down in nature—in tap and bottled water available for consumption in major cities in the UK and China.
Bentley Systems’ 2024 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards kicks off in Vancouver
Vancouver is playing host to the 2024 Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards on October 9 and 10.
No progress on water security amid complacency in most countries, finds study
The US has been rated as facing the highest level of water security challenge alongside relatively limited progress towards solutions in new analysis published by BSI and Waterwise.
Research suggests inland waters crucial for accurate climate assessments
Inland waters release substantial amounts of greenhouse gases, but this is rarely included in climate assessments.
A river is pushing up Mount Everest’s peak
Mount Everest is about 15 to 50 metres taller than it would otherwise be because of uplift caused by a nearby eroding river gorge, and continues to grow because of it, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Study to enhance water security and climate resilience in the Bangladesh Delta
An international study led by the University of Glasgow is the first to define a safe operating space (SOS) for major rivers in the Bangladesh Delta, which will enhance resilience in one of the world’s most vulnerable deltas to global climate change.
Veolia delivers industrial water and wastewater treatment facilities to Suzano’s plant in Brazil
Suzano's new plant in Mato Grosso do Sul, considered to be the world’s largest single-line eucalyptus pulp production unit, includes $22.2 billion Brazilian real in total investments.