Noticias sobre Italy
Unlocking the hidden power of boiling — for energy, space, and beyond
Associate Professor Matteo Bucci’s research sheds new light on an ancient process, to improve the efficiency of heat transfer in many industrial systems.
EU allocates €392M to Italy, France, and Austria for flood recovery
The Commission paid an amount of €392.2 million from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help Italy, France and Austria recover from the damage caused by last year's devastating floods.
Sewage signals: How DNA detection is revolutionising water quality monitoring
Scientists have used bacterial DNA to track sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, revealing widespread contamination that current testing methods fail to detect.
Masato Kanda elected as ADB President
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as ADB’s 11th President.
Researchers identify previously unknown compound in drinking water
A team of researchers from the United States and Switzerland have reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water.
Silhorko-Eurowater is rebranded as Grundfos
The Grundfos-owned water treatment company Silhorko-Eurowater is now being rebranded as Grundfos. This marks a significant step towards Grundfos’ ambition to become a leader in water treatment.
AI-powered water: Can tech clean up the water industry?
Water is a precious resource, but in many regions it’s increasingly scarce. Leaks are a part of the problem, so water suppliers in the UK and Sweden are using cutting-edge technology to tackle water loss. Read on to find out how artificial intelligence is helping water companies to reduce waste.
Netmore continues global expansion with acquisition of LoRaWAN® network operator Everynet
Acquisition Doubles Netmore’s Provisioned Devices and Expands Footprint in Latin America and APAC.
EU invests €380 million in 133 new LIFE projects for Europe’s green transition
The Commission has granted more than €380 million to 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action.
Climate change intensified 2022 drought in Central and Southern Europe, study finds
UFZ researchers estimate that climate change contributed to roughly one third of the drought intensity.
European Commission approves €1B Italian aid for flood-affected farmers
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1 billion Italian scheme to support farmers affected by flood and landslide events in certain regions of Italy.
Five countries to receive over €1 billion in EU aid following natural disasters
Support from the EU Solidarity Fund for Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece, and France following severe floods in 2023 Assistance will cover part of the costs of emergency and…
Global drought threatens food supplies and energy production
In July 2024, global temperatures reached unprecedented levels, breaking historical records with an average of 17.16 °C.
Axius Water® acquires MITA Water Technologies®, a leader in wastewater treatment and filtration
Axius Water (“Axius”), a leading provider of nutrient management solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, announced that it has acquired MITA Water Technologies, a leading supplier of wastewater filtration systems based in Siziano, Italy.
EU southern states join forces to address urgent water scarcity in agriculture
Officials from nine countries in southern Europe have committed to collaborate on the advancement of water-efficient technologies and practices for agriculture, informs Associated Press.
Climate change key driver of extreme drought in water scarce Sicily and Sardinia
Sicily and Sardinia, the two largest Italian islands, and important centres of agriculture and tourism have suffered from exceptionally low rainfall and very high temperatures over the last 12 months, culminating in extreme drought conditions from May 2024 onwards.
Grundfos announces completion of Culligan C&I acquisition
This acquisition of the Commercial & Industrial business of Culligan (‘C&I’) in Italy, France, and the UK marks an important step forward in Grundfos’ ambition to expand within water treatment.
Bentley Systems Announces the Finalists of the 2024 Going Digital Awards
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced the finalists of the 2024 Going Digital Awards.
Water crisis hits Greek islands amid tourist boom
The Greek islands are experiencing drought conditions as they gear up to host a record number of summer tourists, increasing the pressure on water supplies, reports Reuters.
Intesa and ACEA sign first Italian agreement on water management worth €20 billion
Intesa Sanpaolo and ACEA have signed the first national agreement for the protection and sustainable management of water in company production processes, also in relation to the measures of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), which allocates approximately €4.4 billion to protect water resources.