Noticias sobre Germany
Team discovers microbes thriving in groundwater and producing oxygen in the dark
Nearly a third of Earth’s freshwater resources lie in groundwater – much more than in all lakes, rivers and the atmosphere combined, and exceeded only by the frozen water in polar ice caps.
Smart Data Management leads to important hydrological discoveries at University of Freiburg
The University of Freiburg is one of the top universities in Germany and has been recognized for excellence in research and education for the last 565 years.
Quantifying microplastics in Swiss rivers and lakes
Every year, 14,000 tons of plastic end up in Swiss soils and waters, in part in the form of microplastics, which are particles in the micro to millimeter range.
Dr Kate Waters-Hart (PET): “Phoslock® is not a chemical, it is a geo-engineered product”
Read the full chronicle of this online event in which phosphorus pollution was discussed at length. If you missed the webinar, register now and watch it on demand.
World Bank provides €113.6M to improve wastewater management services in Tunisia through PPP
The Tunisian government and the World Bank signed a €113.6 million loan agreement on June 2.
Damian Whelan (PET): “Over 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers report on efficiency of Phoslock”
Read the full chronicle of this online event in which phosphorus pollution was discussed at length. If you missed the webinar, register now and watch it on demand.
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.
“Phoslock is very safe and has been successfully applied in over 320 projects around the world”
Today, Thursday, May 25th, Smart Water Magazine in collaboration with Phoslock Environmental Technologies, organized a live webinar titled Phosphorus pollution control: insights into Phoslock applications in which nutrient pollution, currently one of the most widespread and challenging environmental issues worldwide, was discussed in depth.
“Phoslock significantly reduces available phosphorus concentrations, improving water quality”
Nutrient pollution is one of the most widespread, challenging, and costly environmental issues worldwide.
Johnson Controls to supply four large-scale heat pumps for Hamburg wastewater heat project
Johnson Controls to supply climate-friendly heat to the city of Hamburg. Heat pumps with 60 megawatts (MW) of power to supply up to 39,000 households with heat from wastewater. Up to 66,000 tons of CO2 expected to be saved per annum.
Kurita acquires Arcade Engineering Group
Kurita Group strengthens its water treatment business by creating a specialized platform focused on providing total solutions for the microelectronics & semiconductor industry in Europe.
Helping cities rethink their water infrastructure
An EU-backed project is demonstrating systematic, city-wide planning of nature-based solutions (NBSs) for urban water treatment, storage and reuse.
1st edition of WILL Accelerator on the home stretch
Closing Event: 21st April at CSMT Hub, Brescia, Italy: Innovative ideas and solutions to meet the challenges of the water sector.
Natural flood prevention: Building higher trust through better communication
A UFZ study shows: If the population feels well informed, it has a more positive view towards nature-based flood prevention.
Optimising chemical dosing in a challenging operating climate
Rising operating costs and tightening regulations are presenting major challenges for wastewater treatment plant operators, but better optimisation of chemical dosing can drive efficiencies, says Adeel Hassan, product manager at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions.
Hotter weather not diminishing runoff and river discharge as expected
Runoff and river discharge are important components in Earth’s water cycle, but as climate change tightens its grip, heatwaves and instances of drought are increasingly hitting the headlines.
Drinking water: Ensuring water quality intended for human consumption
Safe drinking water is essential for public health and well-being.
SUEZ announces a new organization to deliver its strategy
Announced in September 2022, SUEZ's new strategy aims to make the Group the trusted partner for circular solutions in water and waste recycling & recovery.
Multiple governments issue warnings over Europe’s water crisis
Warnings have been issued by multiple governments around Europe of critical water shortages as the winter drought continues to make its presence felt, with heatwaves and a dearth of rainfall leaving river systems high and dry.
UN water experts: The world is off-track to meet its sustainable water goal by 2030
3 out of 4 people currently live in water-insecure countries. More people die from a lack of safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services than water-related disasters, reveals the new UN global water security assessment.