Noticias sobre Ireland
IFC: “The concept of a circular economy has come into mainstream thinking in the water sector”
As a member of the World Bank Group, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) encourages private-sector development across less developed countries. Since 1956, IFC has leveraged $2.6 billion in capital to deliver more than $285 billion in financing for businesses in developing nations.
Over one billion people at threat of being displaced by 2050 due to environmental change
The international think-tank the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) published a new report.
Byrne Looby-Arcadis appointed to provide engineering design services for Irish Water
ByrneLooby HQ – Today, ByrneLooby-Arcadis (BL-A), has been appointed to the multi-supplier framework to provide engineering design services for Irish Water, commencing 2020 for the next seven years.
Finnish utility trials asset investment planning software
Finnish multi-utility Alva is the first in Scandinavia to trial Ovarro’s PIONEER asset investment planning (AIP) software.
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.
Scientists predict increase in harmful blue-green algae this year in the UK
The UK’s exceptionally warm spring may lead to an increase in blue-green algal blooms, say ecologists from the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH).
Hosepipe ban in Ireland ‘increasingly likely’
Irish Water has confirmed that it is ‘increasingly likely’ that a Water Conservation Order, more commonly known as a hosepipe ban will have to be put in place following increased demand on water and deteriorating drought conditions.
Troubled Waters in the UK’s future
We consider the UK one of the wettest countries in Europe, but is it?
EU urges Ireland to ensure that water intended for human consumption is clean
The European Commission has threatened to take action against Ireland in regard to its quality of drinking water.
Sea level could rise more than 1 metre by 2100 if emission targets are not met
Global mean sea-level rise could exceed 1 metres by 2100 and 5 metres by 2300 with unchecked emissions, a survey among 100 leading international experts finds.
Thames Water appoints Sarah Bentley as new CEO
Thames Water appoints Sarah Bentley as chief executive officer, starting this autumn.
Study helps improve accuracy of future climate change predictions
New research published by NUI Galway’s Centre for Climate & Air Pollution Studies (C-CAPS) has shone light on the impact of clouds on climate change.
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology launches new portal with latest UK hydrological situation
A unique, interactive web portal developed by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) brings together a wealth of information on the latest hydrological situation across the UK.
Global water industry braces for coronavirus pandemic
This article is constantly updated to include the latest news in reference to the COVID-19.
Veolia help Group Water Scheme launch solar energy project
Co-operative water plant introduces first initiative of its kind in Ireland.
Irish Water to upgrade largest wastewater pumping station in Ireland
Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant treats 40% of the country’s wastewater.
EU invests more than €100m to promote a green and climate-neutral Europe
The European Commission announced this week an investment of €101.2 million for the latest projects under the LIFE programme for the Environment and Climate Action.
Recruiting microorganisms in wastewater treatments
More than 1 billion people across the globe don’t have access to clean water, while over 2 billion people do not have access to adequate sanitation.
England’s Environmental bodies set joint vision to tackle climate change
Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, and Natural England outline a shared vision to use nature-based solutions to tackle the climate emergency.
UKWIR failure database success for Servelec Technologies
A review of UKWIR’s National Failure Database for pipe assets is being carried out by Servelec Technologies after the company won its 40th contract with the research organisation.