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River monitoring and BOD measurement. Why measure BOD in rivers when assessing pollution events?
Section 82 of The Environment Act 2021 (EA21) requires water utilities in the UK to continuously monitor water quality upstream and downstream of all storm overflow and sewage disposal works which discharge into a water course.
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).
Breathing poison: Microbial life on nitric oxide respiration
In a long-term culture, scientists find and characterize two new microorganisms growing on the toxic gas nitric oxide, reducing it completely to N2.
Climate change vicious cycle spirals in Latin America and Caribbean
Extreme weather and climate shocks are becoming more acute in Latin America and the Caribbean, as the long-term warming trend and sea level rise accelerate, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Young innovators from 78 countries develop new solutions to world’s water challenges
More than 1,000 students compete in Xylem global student innovation challenge. Grand prize winners hail from Portugal, India, Hong Kong, and Pakistan.
Namibia becomes first Southern African country to join United Nations Water Convention
Namibia’s accession will help to consolidate the long-standing commitment to transboundary water cooperation in Southern Africa.
United Utilities’ global hunt for game-changing ideas is back
United Utilities’ industry-leading Innovation Lab is back for its fifth year.
Water operators enabled to cut CO2e emissions by 2.8 million metric tons, using Xylem technology
Global water technology company Xylem delivered significant progress towards its Sustainability Goals in 2022, including enabling water utilities to reduce their CO2e emissions by 2.8 million metric tons since 2019.
Pennsylvania State University and ENOWA partner to pioneer zero-waste water solutions
A new master agreement with ENOWA, a company tasked with pioneering sustainable energy and water innovations, will support Penn State research efforts in sustainable water solutions.
“My roots are why I work in water, directing my discoveries for those whose struggles were my own”
Poor water quality affects millions of people worldwide.
IIT Madras and Danfoss to collaborate to research in water and energy sectors
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is collaborating with Industry and Academia in Denmark for various research projects in areas of climate change mitigation and enabling green transition.
European summer droughts since 2015 most severe in centuries
The 2015–2018 summer droughts have been exceptional in large parts of Western and Central Europe over the last 400 years, in terms of the magnitude of drought conditions.
The most exciting startups and innovators in the water industry. Meet the WILL accelerator cohort
The Water Innovation Living Lab (WILL) kicked off earlier this month.
AWWA releases insights report from Water 2050 Technology Think Tank
A diverse group of influential thinkers from within and outside the water community put forth 10 recommendations for a technologically-advanced water future in the second think tank report of the Water 2050 initiative.
New report: Top 10 climate disasters cost the world billions in 2022
Study identifies the year’s 10 costliest extreme events influenced by the climate crisis - each caused more than $3 billion in damage. Report also examines 10 other extreme events that caused massive human and environmental damage, mostly in the poorest countries.
AWWA releases insights report from Water 2050 Sustainability Think Tank
A diverse group of influential thinkers from within and outside the water community put forth 10 recommendations for a sustainable water future in the first think tank report of the Water 2050 initiative.
“Our platform brings data management, regulatory compliance & decision support to our customers”
BlueConduit uses machine learning software to locate lead service lines, providing authorities the information they need to focus their resources and efficiently remove pipes containing lead.
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.
The new accelerator for the water industry. Meet Will.
International call for the selection of 10 water technologies to participate in the acceleration program starting in January 2023.
Eight warmest years on record witness upsurge in climate change impacts
Sea level rise accelerates, European glacier melt shatters records, extreme weather causes devastation.