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Kurita and Toshiba plan collaborations in the field of water treatment for power plants
The companies aim to develop services enabling both stable wastewater treatment operation and reduction of environmental impact
“We have not been afraid of investing in opportunities, taking some risks within a broad strategy”
Started 75 years ago as a small trading business, Abdul Latif Jameel is today a global investor and diversified family-owned businesses with a presence in some 30 countries, with a commitment to becoming a global leader in the water solutions sector through Almar Water Solutions.
Qatar extends deadline for Facility E independent water and power project proposals
KAHRAMAA, Qatar’s General Electricity and Water Corporation, has extended the deadline for bidders to submit proposals for the planned Facility E independent water and power project (IWPP) until September 30, reports Energy & Utilities.
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.
Study of past South Asian monsoons suggests stronger monsoon rainfall in the future
New research finds that increases in monsoon rainfall over the past million years were linked with increases in atmospheric CO2 and the import of moisture from the southern hemisphere, which suggests stronger rains in the future as CO2 levels rise.
New climate predictions increase likelihood of temporarily reaching 1.5 °C in next 5 years
There is about a 40% chance of the annual average global temperature temporarily reaching 1.5°C above the pre-industrial level in at least one of the next five years – and these odds are increasing with time, according to a new climate update issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
SHUAA sells 20% stake in Mirfa International Power & Water Company to Japanese Sojitz Corporation
Initial investment in Mirfa International Power and Water Company (MIPCO) in 2015 was to support its USD 1.5 billion development, alongside TAQA and Engie TAQA and Engie will…
“One-size-fits-all criteria to assess dam removal are at least useless and at most dangerous”
With a design life of 50 to 100 years, most large dams worldwide were built between 1930 and 1970, and could show signs of ageing by now. Dam decommissioning is a growing trend in the developed world as older dams become increasingly more expensive to maintain or become obsolete.
Mangroves and seagrasses absorb microplastics
Microplastics do not just end up in the open sea – in fact, a lot also end up in the ecosystems of the coastal zones, a new study shows and this may threaten wildlife.
Kurita acquires Keytech Water Management, a Canadian water treatment chemicals company
The acquisition of Keytech Water Management, a Canadian company specialising in water treatment chemicals, further accelerates Kurita's business expansion in North America to…
Value from sewage? New technology makes pig farming more environmentally friendly
Researchers from the Biological Systems Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University have created a system to treat both raw and aerated wastewater.
“A water-secure world requires companies to rethink their strategies and business models”
Running the global disclosure system for businesses, metropolises, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts, CDP recently released a new report ‘A Wave of Change’ on water security in 2020.
Héctor Donat, CEO of Fivecomm: “None of the previous technologies delivers the advantages of 5G”
5G technology is opening up new business opportunities globally thanks to its low latency and its ability to connect millions of devices in a small area.
Sea level rise up to four times global average for coastal communities
Coastal populations are experiencing relative sea-level rise up to four times faster than the global average – according to new research from the Tyndall Centre at the University of East Anglia.
Cost of water risks to business five times higher than cost of taking action
US$301 billion of business value is at risk unless companies improve and innovate around water use, while the cost of response estimated at US$55 billion.
Where should future astronauts land on Mars? Follow the water
A new NASA paper provides the most detailed map to date of near-surface water ice on the Red Planet.
Ageing water storage infrastructure: An emerging global risk
By 2050, most of humanity will live downstream of large dams built in the 20th century Increasingly expensive to maintain, experts foresee a trend to decommissioning dams
Groundwater drives rapid erosion of the Canterbury coastline, New Zealand
Groundwater flow and seepage can form large gullies along coastal cliffs in the matter of days, it has been discovered, as per a recently-published paper.
Testing the waters: Analyzing different solid states of water on other planets and moons
Just like on Earth, water on other planets, satellites, and even comets comes in a variety of forms depending on multiple factors such as pressure and temperature.
Japan and Jordan sign water cooperation agreement
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Amman, to provide grant aid of up to 2.379 billion yen for the Project for Improvement of the Zai Water Supply System.