Noticias sobre Italy
R&D&I, the key to more efficient and sustainable water management
Population growth and the effects of climate change pose clear challenges to the water sector.
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.
G20 Water Platform launched at the second G20 Dialogue on Water
The G20 Water Platform was officially launched during the second G20 Dialogue on Water, organized by Italy’s G20 presidency on September 29.
“Looking to the future it is clear that the climate crisis is now the most pressing problem”
Isle Utilities is formed by a global team of scientists, engineers, business and regulatory experts, who aim to make a positive social, economic, and environmental impact through the advancement of emerging technologies and innovating practices.
Global food security at risk from growing threats to rivers
New analysis finds that irrigation with river water accounts for 25% of all food, while 40% of global fish consumption depends on rivers.
The future of flooding in Venice: improving projections and protection as sea level rises
A new assessment of flood risk in Venice indicates that the impact of higher emissions on relative sea level rise during this century will be critical in planning future defence infrastructure for Venice and other coastal cities, state the authors of a new special issue published in Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences today.
Study reveals polarization dynamics of coastal wetlands in Northeast Italy from 1984 to 2016
Driven by strict reservation policy and contiguous aggressive anthropogenic activities, the continental coastal wetlands in the reserve area of NE Italy show the polarization phenomenon, according to a study conducted by the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Science.
Water ranking in Europe 2020
Europe is a very heterogeneous continent in many ways, and water is no exception.
Clays, not water, are likely source of Mars ‘lakes’
Three studies published in the past month have cast doubt on the premise of subsurface lakes below the Martian south pole.
Sacyr boosts its EBITDA by 16% to 402 million euros and increases turnover by 4%
In the complex global scenario due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Sacyr improved its operating cash flow, turnover and EBITDA, demonstrating the strength of strategy, focusing on concession assets.
A quarter of the members of Veolia’s Executive Committee (ExCom) will be from Suez
In accordance with the commitments made by Antoine Frérot on behalf of Veolia last autumn, a recruitment proposal for positions involving appointment to the ExCom of Veolia has…
New study reports strong indications of freshened groundwater offshore the Maltese Islands
An international team of scientists has reported strong indications of freshened groundwater offshore the coastline between Valletta and Marsascala, in the south-east of Malta.
Scientists and citizens study the ecosystem created by organisms in plastic waste in the sea
Do you know what the "plastisphere" is?
ACCIONA presents its solutions for water treatment at the ‘Green EXPO on the Mediterranean’ event
ACCIONA is the main sponsor of ‘Green EXPO on the Mediterranean’, which will be held in Catania (Sicily) from 14-16 June this year.
Italy designates Sardinian river delta as a Wetland of International Importance
Italy has named Posada River Mouth as a Wetland of International Importance.
Suez’s Board of Directors recommends Veolia’s enhanced public offer at a price of €20.50 per share
Meridiam – GIP – Caisse des Dépôts / CNP Assurances consortium submitted a promise to purchase on June 29, valuing the new SUEZ at €10.4 billion.
SUEZ further consolidates its portfolio of solutions for water infrastructure with Inflowmatix
SUEZ Group announces the acquisition of Inflowmatix Ltd.
Xylem breakthrough achieves up to 60% energy savings in industrial dewatering
Global water technology company, Xylem (NYSE:XYL), has unveiled Flygt Biboα – a breakthrough dewatering pump that dramatically reduces energy, wear and tear, and maintenance costs.
Researchers link ancient wooden structure to water ritual
The Noceto Vasca Votiva is a unique wood structure that was unearthed on a small hill in northern Italy in 2005.
Saudi Water Partnership Company announces companies interested in SSTP Programme in Jazan Region
Earlier this year the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) launched a unique programme to address the sewage treatment requirements in small heavily populated rural areas and peri-urban areas.