Noticias sobre Israel
Global energy initiative to tap hydropower’s potential as a clean, green battery
The International Hydropower Association (IHA) together with the U.S.
Israeli researchers to monitor sewage for COVID-19 outbreaks in 14 Israeli cities
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) has signed an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Health to detect and monitor for COVID-19 in sewage samples from 14 cities around the country.
Wastewater requires additional treatment to reduce spread of Coronavirus say researchers
Wastewater must be further treated to minimize the risk of dissemination and infection of SARS-CoV-2, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers, who found coronavirus RNA in samples from Israeli water treatment plants.
Providing solutions for clean water via community collaboration
A new localised water treatment facility provides safe, reliable drinking water in Ethiopia.
Dr Kelly Hill (Water Research Australia): “The ColoSSoS program is one-of-a-kind”
Academics and authorities across the world are looking into wastewater based epidemiology as a tool to monitor the prevalence of COVID-19 in the population and inform health measures to manage the pandemic.
Microsoft to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030
The American multinational technology company Microsoft commits to be water positive for their direct operations by 2030.
20 leaks found in Brescia (Italy)’s water pipeline
Founded in 2008, A2A S.p.A.
Ms Manfredi (European Commission): “We have some major industrial champions in water reuse”
Last May the European Parliament approved the Water Reuse Regulation to prevent water shortages in the EU. It is an important milestone to promote water reuse for agricultural purposes in all EU countries.
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.
Antin to buy part of Miya from Bridgepoint for nearly €700 million
International private equity group Bridgepoint is finalizing the sale of part of its water management business, Miya, to the French fund Antin.
Impact of COVID-19 on Smart Water Management
Set to grow at a magnificent rate (CAGR – Compound Annual Growth Rate) the global smart water management market is ready to reach a significant market valuation by the end of the forecast period – from 2019 to 2027.
Israel leads the way in wastewater reuse
Israel has historically faced water scarcity.
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.
KfW IPEX-Bank finances the construction of Israel’s Sorek B desalination plant
KfW IPEX-Bank is providing EUR 90 million of financing for the construction and operation of a highly advanced desalination plant in Israel.
Israel: EIB supports one of the largest desalination projects worldwide
New loan of EUR 150m to support the development of the Sorek II desalination plant in Israel.
IDE Technologies wins contract to build Israel’s largest desalination plant
Israel has selected local IDE Technologies to construct the country’s biggest desalination plant, Sorek B Plant, to help combat water scarcity in a land which suffers from chronic water shortages, reports Reuters.
Atmospheric water generator technology provides drinking water in Gaza
Access to safe drinking water is quite limited in Gaza.
Azrieli Group sells GES Global Environment Solutions to Generation Capital
Azrieli Group, Israel’s largest listed property company, announced last week it had sold its holdings in GES Global Environment Solutions, a world leader in the design, construction and operation of sea desalination facilities, to Generation Capital, for 105 million shekels (US$30 million), reports Reuters.
Research on the novel coronavirus in wastewater: applications and knowledge needs
As the novel coronavirus outbreak hit country after country, and it became known that it could be shed in the faeces of some patients, research started to detect the novel coronavirus in wastewater.
Chile lags behind with regard to investment in water infrastructure
Chile has been experiencing a challenging drought for more than a decade.