Noticias sobre Finland
NIB agrees to finance water infrastructure in Tampere, Finland
NIB has signed an uncommitted loan facility of EUR 150 million with Tampere Region Central Treatment Plant in Finland, to safeguard the treatment of sewage in the Pirkanmaa region far into the future.
Kemira wins award for utilizing recycled by-products as a raw material in drinking water
Kemira wins award for utilizing recycled by-products as a raw material in drinking water and wastewater treatment products.
Mapping international drug use through the world’s largest wastewater study
A seven-year project monitoring illicit drug use in 37 countries via wastewater samples shows that cocaine use was skyrocketing in Europe in 2017 and Australia had a serious problem with methamphetamine.
NIB and Nivos Energia improve energy and water infrastructure in Mäntsälä, Finland
NIB and the Finnish utility company Nivos Energia Oy have agreed a EUR 10 million loan to finance renewable energy and water-related investments in the municipality of Mäntsälä, north of Helsinki.
Protecting native vegetation on rural properties yields Brazil USD 1.5 trillion per year
By Maria Fernanda Ziegler
World Meteorological Congress elects Gerhard Adrian, Germany, as President
The World Meteorological Congress elected Gerhard Adrian of Germany as President of the World Meteorological Organization for a four-year term in office.
Valmet to supply automation to wastewater treatment plant in Finland
Valmet will supply automation and solids measurements to Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority HSY's new wastewater treatment plant, which is under construction in Espoo's Blominmäki bedrock in Finland.
Solar-powered desalination system launched in Namibia
Namibia’s first ever seawater desalination system powered with solar energy was inaugurated in May.
Industrial wastewater treatment market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.8%
The market size of industrial wastewater treatment is estimated at USD 11.3 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 15.0 billion by 2024.
EurEau elects Dr Claudia Castell-Exner as President
Europe’s water services elected Dr Claudia Castell-Exner as EurEau President for the next two years.
Industrial wastewater treatment market worth $15 billion by 2024
According to the new market research report "Industrial Wastewater Treatment Market by Type (Coagulants, Flocculants, Biocides & Disinfectants), End-Use Industry (Power…
Improved risk management for geothermal systems
Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) are considered a promising source of energy that is clean, provides a sustainable baseload for heat and electricity, and is an emerging key technology in the long-term transition to a fossil fuel-free future.
Scientists developing technology for water purification by electric discharges
The environment around us is becoming increasingly polluted.
Reducing water consumption in mining
Digitization in beneficiation technology is helping to ensure that this precious commodity is used efficiently.
Wastewater reveals the levels of antibiotic resistance in a region
An international study compares the number of antibiotic resistance genes — which give bacteria the ability to withstand the effects of antibiotics — found in the water treatment plants of seven European countries, with Finland, Norway, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus participating in the study.
New electric generator to double lifespan of Finnish hydro plant
Danfoss Editron is demonstrating how electrification technology can extend the life of hydropower plants by providing two electric generators to Finnish energy group KSS Energia.
Latest wastewater data reveal drug-taking habits in over 70 European cities
The latest findings from the largest European project in the emerging science of wastewater analysis are presented by the Europe-wide SCORE group, in association with the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA).
New insight into river flows and sediment transport under ice cover
The ice‐covered season plays an important role in the development of river channels, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.
EU invests € 116.1 million to improve the quality of life of Europeans
New LIFE programme funding will unlock more than € 3.2 billion of additional support to 12 large-scale environmental and climate projects in ten Member States to support Europe's transition to a low-carbon, circular economy.
UN briefs Permanent Missions on the World Water Day campaign
This World Water Day, 22nd March, is about tackling the water crisis by addressing the reasons why so many people are being left behind.