Noticias sobre Japan
A look at 2023’s major water acquisitions
In an era marked by burgeoning global populations, rapid urbanization, and the intensifying impacts of climate change, the water sector stands at the nexus of formidable challenges and unparalleled opportunities.
Ari Veltman, WFI Group: “The role of decentralized systems is expected to increase significantly”
Decentralized options for water and wastewater treatment are increasingly being contemplated as solutions to drought and water pollution, with a promising future in the circular economy.
NWC and the Japanese company FujiClean sign a MoU to localize water treatment technologies
The National Water Company (NWC) and FujiClean, a Japanese LLC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at mutual cooperation in the transfer, localization and…
Samyang Corp. expands global market with two new water treatment devices
Following ion exchange resin, RO membrane, and EDI have been released establishing three key materials for water treatment. Becoming a comprehensive solution provider through newly launched products and a new dedicated organization, "Water Solutions PU (Performance Unit)".
Acwa Power and Taqa shortlisted firms for crucial Kuwait utility projects
Consortiums led by Acwa Power and Taqa stand out among the top contenders shortlisted by Kuwait for its independent water and power projects – Az-Zour North Phase II & III and Al Khairan Phase I, reports Zawya.
Loss and damage fund becomes operational on the first day of COP28
The UN Climate Change Conference ­– COP28 – started yesterday in Dubai with a milestone: an agreement to operationalise up a fund to provide financial assistance to countries most impacted by climate change.
Kurita to reorganize domestic sales companies to strengthen the rollout of solutions in Japan
Kurita has decided to reorganize eleven domestic sales companies, etc., of the Kurita Group, which are mainly involved in the sale of water treatment chemicals and provision of maintenance services for water treatment facilities in Japan, effective April 1, 2024.
New psychology study unearths ways to bolster global climate awareness and climate action
Global research team’s work spurs creation of “behavioral science” tool for policymakers and advocacy groups.
James Gumpel appointed General Manager of Vallecitos Water District
At the November 15, 2023 board meeting, the Vallecitos Water District (VWD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint James Gumpel as General Manager beginning January 1, 2024.
Self-powered microbial fuel cell biosensor for monitoring organic freshwater pollution
Ritsumeikan University researchers designed a low-cost biosensor for assessing water quality at the input of lakes and rivers.
Study links changes in global water cycle to higher temperatures
Over last 2,000 years, rising and falling temperatures have altered the way water moves around the planet.
Innovative system for separation of monovalent salts from seawater brine for beneficial use
Authors: Nikolay Voutchkov, Dr Noura Chehab, Hussain Bukannan, Mohammed Alsindi, Dr Hyuk Soo Son, Fatima Bukhari, Ali Alghazal – ENOWA Water Innovation Center.
Safely removing nanoplastics from water using ‘Prussian blue’, a pigment used to dye jeans
Microplastics can be removed by 99% with flocculants alone, without any additional equipment, by irradiating them with sunlight.
Scientific evidence supports safe discharge of Fukushima wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Following the second release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant (5 October), a team of international researchers have addressed concerns and misinformation.
Predicting the sustainability of a future hydrogen economy
As renewable energy sources like wind and solar ramp up, they can be used to sustainably generate hydrogen fuel.
Gulf Capital leads consortium that sells majority stake in Metito to Alpha Dhabi Holding
Gulf Capital helped transform Metito into the global water leader operating in over 50 countries during its 17-year ownership.
Pacific Ocean global sea surface temperatures reach record levels in 2023
In March and April 2023, some earth scientists began to point out that average sea surface temperatures had surpassed the highest levels seen in a key data record maintained by NOAA.
FAO to support community-based irrigation for enhanced agricultural production in Afghanistan
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the Government of Japan, facilitated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched a four–year project with a budget of USD 9.5 million.
Japan’s discharge of radioactive water from Fukushima is avoidable, risky and potentially illegal
The Japanese government intends to discharge all 1.34 million tonnes of wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, an operation that began on 24 August 2023.
Exceptional heat and rain, wildfires and floods mark summer of extremes
Dangerous weather – intense heat and devastating rainfall – has impacted large parts of the Northern hemisphere in this summer of extremes, causing major damage to the people’s health and the environment.