Noticias sobre Costa Rica
World Bank approved US$100m to strengthen and improve potable water supply services in El Salvador
The World Bank (WB) approved financing to the tune of US$100 million for the “Water Sector Resilience Project in El Salvador,” which will help to improve the quality, reliability,…
Finding current toilet technology flushes profits
The waste flushed down toilets could be a valuable source of resources and profits — and easier on the environment, according to a West Virginia University engineer’s research.
IDB and IDB Invest provided $26 billion in climate financing over five years
Investing in climate adaptation can save lives and property, preventing future damage.
“Management of pressure at different points is crucial in a project: key for leak detection”
Aganova, specialists in the development of technologies for drinking water analysis, continues to expand internationally, with technologies for water leak detection in large diameter networks – the Nautilus System – a solution designed and patented by the company from the Costa del Sol, Spain.
Ecolab and Siemens collaborate to help industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Ecolab and Siemens announced a strategic partnership that will help customers accelerate their progress toward sustainability and productivity goals.
Mapping Honduras’ water supply
In Tegucigalpa and surrounding areas, Hondurans often wait weeks for tap water to flow.
UK installs first 3D concrete printed wastewater chamber
United Utilities and tech innovators ChangeMaker 3D have achieved a first in the UK water industry by demonstrating the use of 3D concrete printed components – with significant carbon, cost and labour savings.
ASME and Black & Veatch launch Twinify technologies to provide digital twin solutions
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Black & Veatch launched a new joint venture, Twinify Technologies LLC, to provide digital twin solutions serving clients in asset intensive industries.
“Oblysis tech seeks to optimize processes associated with treatment via efficiency improvement”
Oblysis, by Minsait, is a disruptive technology designed to optimise the operational efficiency of wastewater treatment plants, focusing on three main areas: energy consumption, sludge production and reagent consumption.
UN report: Human activity contributing to an increasing number of disasters
World could undo social and economic advances and face 1.5 disasters a day by 2030, according to UN’s flagship Global Assessment Report.
Researchers use machine learning to speed up counting of microplastics
Microplastics are all around us—in the water we drink, the food we eat and the air we breathe.
Tourism and water sustainability: caring for your golden goose
Tourism is a strategic sector for some of the world's major economies, contributing to increasing the wealth of many countries.
Using nature in infrastructure projects could save USD 248 billion per year
New UN-backed Resource Centre launches ahead of COP 26 to build business case for natural solutions to infrastructure challenges.
Neno Kukuric: “It is therefore urgent to conduct an assessment of groundwater in Latin America”
The 7th edition of the Latin America-Spain Water Dialogues will take place on October 6, 2021. Register here.
Taking stock of the world’s water management
How well is the world managing its water resources?
Freshwater ecosystems at risk due to glyphosate use
Plankton communities impaired even under currently acceptable North American water quality herbicide guidelines.
New report shows impacts of climate change and extreme weather in Latin America and Caribbean
Climate change and extreme weather are threatening human health and safety, food, water and energy security and the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Petersberg climate dialogue: Lack of political will a barrier to water resilience
Global leaders recently convened for the twelfth Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD XII) with the aim of furthering multilateral cooperation around climate action in the lead up to COP26 in Glasgow.
Sanitation and Water for All announces new Global Leadership Council
Luminaries to Champion Universal Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene by 2030.
Suez reports first half 2020 results
SUEZ’s Board of Directors examined the consolidated financial statements at June 30, 2020 at its meeting held on July 29, 2020.