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A look at 2023’s major water acquisitions
In an era marked by burgeoning global populations, rapid urbanization, and the intensifying impacts of climate change, the water sector stands at the nexus of formidable challenges and unparalleled opportunities.
Groundwater is vital to the health of our planet: A call for greater protection
An international study classifies groundwater as a keystone ecosystem and proposes ways to improve its protection to preserve biodiversity and mitigate climate change.
Expansion of water business in Europe: NORMA Group acquires Italian company Teco
Maintal, Germany/Trani, Italia, December 21, 2023 – Today, NORMA Group signed an agreement to acquire Italian irrigation products provider Teco Srl (“Teco”).
Flowserve and Pleuger Industries GmbH resolve legal differences
Flowserve Corporation and Pleuger Industries GmbH announced an early mutual resolution to all pending legal disputes between the parties through the establishment of a cooperative commercial relationship for the foreseeable future.
Global momentum for climate action surges as 38 nations embrace the Freshwater Challenge
The Freshwater Challenge aims to ensure 300,000km of degraded rivers and 350 million hectares of degraded wetlands are committed to restoration by 2030, and to protect freshwater ecosystems.
The short-term rain forecast system is broken. Can AI do a better job of predicting deadly floods?
The floods that killed 20 people in Waverly, Tennessee, and the surrounding area came with little warning.
Loss and damage fund becomes operational on the first day of COP28
The UN Climate Change Conference ­– COP28 – started yesterday in Dubai with a milestone: an agreement to operationalise up a fund to provide financial assistance to countries most impacted by climate change.
2023 shatters climate records, with major impacts
2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather which has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
“Digital is no longer an option, but an imperative to address the world’s major water issues”
The water sector has reached an inflexion point.
From glaciers to rainfall: Understanding unexpected rain
In 2018, a group of students from the Universities of Innsbruck, Austria, and Hamburg, Germany, were on a research excursion close to the village of Llupa in the Rio Santa valley in the Peruvian Andes.
New report: Rainfall floods – Europe’s critical infrastructure too vulnerable
Recent devastating extreme rainfall events in Europe has led to significant monetary consequences.
New psychology study unearths ways to bolster global climate awareness and climate action
Global research team’s work spurs creation of “behavioral science” tool for policymakers and advocacy groups.
COP28 Water Pavilion launches official website, a hub for global water solutions
The COP28 Water for Climate Pavilion has unveiled its official website, providing a digital platform to showcase innovative solutions and facilitate international collaboration on water-related issues.
Gearing up for smart meter mass rollout
Smart meters are prominent in water companies’ 2025-2030 business plans, in line with regulatory expectations for large-scale rollouts.
The European Water Association announces Arthur Guischet as successor to Secretary General
The European Water Association (EWA) is pleased to announce the successor to its longstanding Secretary General, Johannes Lohaus, who is retiring after 18 years of dedicated service to the organization.
How mega-floods can be predicted
When floods are predicted only on the basis of local data, there may be unpleasant surprises.
Looking beyond our borders would improve preparedness for extreme floods
Almost all extreme flooding across Europe could be anticipated by looking at previous major events in other similar parts of the continent, according to a new study.
“At Nalco Water, we help our customers to minimize water and maximize operational performance”
Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is a world-renowned industry leader in providing comprehensive water and process management solutions.
Bitcoin mining has “very worrying” impacts on land and water, not only carbon
Every country has a different environmental bitcoin mining footprint, largely depending on its energy sources. china and the united states have the largest bitcoin mining footprints, a new united nations-led study reveals.
Energy Recovery appoints David Moon Interim CEO
Energy Recovery announced Mr.