Noticias sobre Netherlands
The European Commission calls on Belgium and Cyprus to comply with the Water Framework Directive
The European Commission decided to open an infringement procedure by sending letters of formal notice to Belgium (INFR(2024)2231) and Cyprus (INFR(2024)2227) for failing to periodically review water permits in line with the Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC).
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.
Royal HaskoningDHV inaugurates Phu My wastewater treatment plant in Vietnam
Royal HaskoningDHV, the international engineering company, in collaboration with the Management Board of Civil and Industrial Projects of Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, announced the official launch of the Wastewater Collection, Treatment, and Drainage System for the Phu My New Urban Area in Phu My Town.
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.
Materials of the future can be extracted from wastewater
A group of researchers is on the way to revolutionizing what biomass from wastewater treatment plants can be used for.
“ADB focuses on financing and building sustainable solutions with partners and clients”
The Asian Development Bank has set as a priority building water and sanitation resilience and security in Asia and the Pacific.
No progress on water security amid complacency in most countries, finds study
The US has been rated as facing the highest level of water security challenge alongside relatively limited progress towards solutions in new analysis published by BSI and Waterwise.
How to save a sinking city
What do Venice, Jakarta, Manilla and Bangkok have in common?
With the right plants, wetlands can recover, says researcher
Wetlands, such as bogs and marshes, have largely disappeared in the Netherlands.
Vitens, the Netherlands’ largest water supplier, selects ABB for process automation system upgrade
Partnership will enhance cyber security, accelerate on site projects and reduce maintenance costs.
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.
World Bank approves $10 million wastewater project in Sint Maarten
The Government of Sint Maarten, the National Recovery Program Bureau and the World Bank have signed a $10 Million agreement aimed at improving water quality and quantity in Sint Maarten, with an additional $15 million to be financed by the Government of Sint Maarten, through a co-financing loan from the Government of the Netherlands.
Storm overflows in England and Wales: understanding the controversy and challenges
In March 2024, the English water community unveiled a comprehensive plan to eliminate 150,000 annual sewage spills by 2030 through nearly 9,000 storm overflow improvements.
PFAS costs: too big to treat?
After years of study, the environmental challenges and public health risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have come to the fore in the last five years as a key focus for the water sector.
CFM invests $27 million in CA Water to advance clean water supply in Vietnam
CFM, via its Climate Investor Two (CI2) fund, commits to invest USD 27 million in CA Water Joint Stock Company, a Vietnamese developer and operator of water treatment and distribution infrastructure.
Aquastill acquires SolarSpring Membrane Distillation assets out of liquidation
Aquastill, one of the leaders in modular membrane distillation technology (using waste heat powering desalination of sea water and industrial waste water), announces the acquisition of SolarSpring assets in the field of Membrane Distillation, following the insolvency proceedings of SolarSpring GmbH.
Floris Jan Cuypers named CEO of NX Filtration
NX Filtration has announced the appointment of Floris Jan Cuypers as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as per 1 September 2024, to lead NX Filtration through its next stages of growth.
Study reveals high PFAS levels in lake and river foams despite low water contamination
According to a new study of rivers and lakes in Wisconsin, natural foams from these bodies of water contain much higher concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) than the water below them.
Leading-edge model predicts impact of river plants on flood level
River plants provide ecological and environmental benefits, but they raise flood risk by blocking the flow during heavy rain.
Scientists analyse record storm surges to help predict future flooding
Researchers at the University of Southampton have conducted the most detailed spatial analysis to date of storm surges along the coast of the UK and Ireland.