Noticias sobre Greece
Viewpoints: Creating the ULTIMATE Young Professional program
ULTIMATE Young Professional program launched to drive knowledge sharing and support career growth. New network to help unite and support young professionals in water research. Group to propose innovative actions towards the circular and digital transformation of the water sector.
European Commission calls on Malta, Poland, Greece, Slovakia to comply with urban wastewater rules
The Commission is calling on Malta, Poland and Slovakia, to comply with EU rules on urban waste water treatment (Council Directive 91/271/EEC).
WMO: Extreme weather events will be the new norm
WMO's new report finds that the past 7 years set to be the warmest on record, sea level rise at new high.
Economic costs of heatwaves to increase five-fold by 2060
Scientists calculate that heatwaves, due to their impact on human productivity, are causing significant damage to Europe’s economy. New estimates show that the negative impact is set to increase sharply in the next decades.
International government-led coalition calls for urgent action on pumped storage hydropower
‘Get used to blackouts’ or risk reverting to fossil fuels is the warning, unless the world scales up investment in water batteries to support fast-growing solar and wind power.
WMO: New climate report is a clarion call for urgent action
IPCC report shows that climate change is rapid, widespread and intensifying.
Water ranking in Europe 2020
Europe is a very heterogeneous continent in many ways, and water is no exception.
Urban waste water: EC calls on Greece to ensure correct treatment of urban waste water
The Commission is calling on Greece to comply with the requirements of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (Directive 91/271/EEC – UWWTD).
Zero Pollution: Vast majority of Europe’s bathing waters meet the highest quality standards
The annual Bathing Water report published today shows that in 2020, almost 83 % of Europe’s bathing water sites met the European Union’s most stringent ‘excellent’ water quality standards.
3rd cycle Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Water Award attracts participants from across the world
Several first-time participants including Algeria & Kenya, in the latest cycle.
Water in a loop: how to combat water scarcity on remote islands
Every summer, thousands of tourists travel to Greece’s idyllic islands to enjoy their sunny beaches.
Circular economy solutions showcase the business model for sustainable water use
From fruit juice to green pharmaceuticals and seawater to more sustainable electronics, new innovative technologies are helping lay down the foundations for a circular economy of water – thanks to several EU funded research projects.
Istanbul on the verge of running out of water
Lack of rainfall across Turkey leads to the most acute drought in a decade.
Wastewater testing in Greece forewarns COVID-19 viral load
In Athens, capital of Greece, collections of wastewater are analysed on a daily basis at the University of Athens to detect the level of SARS-CoV-2 in order to assess the extent of the viral load in circulation in the population.
“We must understand and accept that water and sanitation services are key to ensure public health”
Last October, Pedro Arrojo was appointed Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation by the United Nations, replacing Léo Heller.
Global energy initiative to tap hydropower’s potential as a clean, green battery
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) together with the U.S.
EU-funded international project PathoCERT launched
During emergency response operations, first responders are at risk of being exposed to dangerous pathogens (such as norovirus, e.
EU creates a pan-European Umbrella study for early coronavirus detection in wastewater
Wastewater has emerged as a reliable indicator of the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the population, while being itself not a source of infection.
Water reuse in Europe: an opportunity for green jobs
In the face of water shortage and a growing population who needs to grow its food, water reuse for irrigation purposes emerges as a solution to mitigate water resource scarcity…
How to manage water systems for long-term sustainability
An EU initiative is encouraging active involvement and collaboration of all members of society for the creation of a circular water economy.