Noticias sobre China
A third of China’s urban population at risk of city sinking, new satellite data shows
Land subsidence is overlooked as a hazard in cities, according to scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Virginia Tech.
Water security: multidimensional threats at a global scale
Water security is globally recognized as one of the imperatives of global development and forms a crucial part of one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN (Goal 6: "Clean Water and Sanitation") and is considered a necessary condition to achieve any of the other sixteen goals.
Study finds decline in the stability of water yield in watersheds
Extreme climatic events such as droughts, heat waves, and cold spells not only modify hydro-meteorological conditions but also alter the underlying characteristics (e.g., wildfires due to droughts changing the vegetation cover).
Future of 1 billion people in South Asia hinges on water pact, says new analysis
Better collaboration is urgently needed to mitigate the impacts of climate change on three key river basins in South Asia—the Brahmaputra, Indus and Ganges—according to new analysis.
New U.S. cybersecurity bill targets water system protections
The proposed Water Risk and Resilience Organization Establishment Act would establish a specialized agency with cybersecurity and water system expertise. The Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) represents a collaborative model leveraging the knowledge of the water sector.
Ten facts about water desalination
The Spanish Association of Desalination and Reuse (AEDyR) has released an article in which false myths that have been maintained over time about the production of desalinated water are dismantled.
A smarter city skyline for flood safety
Urban planning should consider building height, shape, and arrangement to best protect pedestrians during severe precipitation and wind.
U.S. and EU will seek alternatives to the use of PFAS in chip manufacturing with the help of AI
The joint US-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) will explore the use of AI capacities and digital twins to find PFAS replacements in semiconductor manufacturing.
“The JJM will be instrumental in the scaling of technology and smart water solutions in India”
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is unique given its scale as well as its data-driven approach to tackle universal access to drinking water services for rural communities in India.
Michael Lesniak, Aquatech: “The future and independence of all countries are underpinned by water”
Taiwan’s billionaire investments in climate change adaptation aim to future-proof the island’s water-intensive semiconductor industry by tapping into unconventional water sources.
“There is always an investor willing to put money to work in a performing asset”
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) recently announced the closure of financings of close to $1 billion for two water assets in Chile: the Aconcagua desalination plant and pipeline, which will reduce inland water use by industry and thus help to mitigate water scarcity.
Kuwait’s KAPP issues RFP for Az-Zour North 2 & 3 utility project
The Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) has issued requests for proposals (RFPs) to the five qualified bidders for the development of its key utility project of Az-Zour North Phase 2 and 3 IWPP in collaboration with the Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy (MEWRE) of the State of Kuwait, reports Trade Arabia.
India faces water scarcity as reservoir levels drop: Can tech help?
Water reserves haven't been this depleted in March since 2019 when reservoir levels plummeted to 35%.
Exploring China’s water usage trends and sustainability
Against the backdrop of growing global concern over water scarcity, China, has been grappling with the complexities of water dynamics and their impact on economic growth and environmental protection.
World Water Day 2024: Water as a conflict trigger and a tool for peace
Water plays a critical dual role in promoting peace and triggering conflicts on a global scale.
A. O. Smith appoints Stephen Shafer President and Chief Operating Officer
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An electricity generator inspired by the drinking bird toy powers electronics with evaporated wate
Inspired by the classic drinking bird toy, scientists in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China have developed an engine that efficiently converts energy from water evaporation into electricity to power small electronics.
China Everbright consortium wins $96 million wastewater treatment project
A partnership involving environmental firm China Everbright Water has successfully secured a renovation endeavor for the Zhangcun River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Qingdao, China, according to a press statement released by China Everbright.
Researchers create global maps to show changes in irrigation across the planet
UD study creates global maps to show changes in irrigation across the planet.
Researchers make key advance toward removing pesticide from groundwater
Scientists led by an Oregon State University chemistry researcher are closing in on a new tool for tackling the global problem of weedkiller-tainted groundwater.