Noticias sobre France
SUEZ releases results for the 1st half of 2023 in line with its strategic plan
As of 30th June 2023, the Group's overall revenues stand at €4.371 billion compared to €3.079 billion in H1 20221.
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).
Reused water, the most efficient approach to decarbonising GCC’s water sector
Veolia Water Technologies is a prominent player in the water treatment and desalination industry of the Middle East.
Aqualia wins wastewater treatment contract in Dreux, France
The contract involves the provision of the service for six years to 75,000 inhabitants and includes the management of 4 wastewater treatment plants, 561 kilometres of networks and 149 pumping stations.
Tap water survey finds communication is key in consumer perception of safety
Consumers who remember receiving a recent communication from their water utilities are more than three times as likely to report their water’s safety has improved, according to a survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
VINCI wins contract for the new wastewater treatment facility in Nice, France
The largest wastewater treatment and recovery complex in France. A project worth €700 million in total Application of the “green worksite” charter during this restructuring/extension project.
Aqualia wins water management contract in Riohacha, Colombia
The contract, under which it will provide service to a population of 196,000 inhabitants for 30 years, provides the company with a portfolio of 293 million euros and becomes Aqualia's largest operation in Colombia.
Study: 70,000 tonnes of potentially harmful chemicals leach into aquifers each year
A University of Sydney led study published in Nature has revealed the chemical odyssey pesticides embark upon after their initial agricultural application, with environmental consequences for a range of ecosystems.
From TAGs to riches – the Orège solid-liquid-gas story
Many wastewater plant operators such as Yorkshire Water are on the hunt for innovative strategies to combat increasing sludge haul and disposal costs, as well as rising polymer costs and tightening regulation.
InfoTiles makes US debut with Water Council partnership
Digital water technology company InfoTiles is demonstrating its digital analytics software in front of industry professionals and global investors at the Water Council headquarters in Milwaukee this month.
New study reveals irrigation’s mixed effects around the world
Trajectory of irrigation water use in many regions is unsustainable, but practice is vital in managing climate change and future agricultural development, researchers conclude.
Convention on Wetlands appoints Flore Lafaye de Micheaux as new Senior Advisor for Europe
The Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands is pleased to announce that Ms Flore Lafaye de Micheaux has been appointed to the position of Senior Advisor (Europe).
Ovarro leakage service centre increases European capacity
Technology company Ovarro has opened a new leakage service centre for European customers, based at the company’s manufacturing facility in Steenwijk, Netherlands.
“Wetland restoration is central to achieving water security especially in severely affected areas”
The Convention on Wetlands is the intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources, through local and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution towards achieving sustainable development throughout the world.
Barcelona relies on desalination to face drought
Europe's largest desalination plant near Barcelona has become crucial in providing drinking water during the sustained drought affecting Spain’s second-largest city, reports Associated Press.
Quality of Europe’s bathing waters remains high
The majority of bathing water sites in Europe met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ water quality standards in 2022, according to the latest annual Bathing Water report published today.
World Environment Day brings solutions to plastic pollution into focus
Individuals, communities, civil society, businesses and governments around the world today marked World Environment Day with a focus on solutions to plastic pollution, with official celebrations held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with the support of the Netherlands.
Brussels to allocate 250 million euros to drought-affected countries in Southern Europe
The European Commission has expressed its willingness to distribute the remaining 250 million euros of the agricultural crisis reserve among those countries of the European Union…
EurEau elects Par Dalhielm as new president
The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services elects a new president, committee chairs and Executive Committee, to oversee the continued protection of Europe’s water consumers and the environment.
Groupe OKwind strengthens partnership with Purecontrol to step up self-consumption in water sector
Groupe OKwind supports Purecontrol's €7 million fund-raising by increasing its stake to accelerate its development in the water and sanitation market in France and Europe.