Noticias sobre New Zealand
Global water industry joins forces in call for investment to tackle process emissions
Governments called upon to support the water sector in going further and faster to reduce emissions from processing wastewater. Boosting investment in research would accelerate the sector’s transition to net zero.
Envirosuite executes MoU for strategic partnership with Aeroqual
Envirosuite and Aeroqual have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering the strategic partnership between the parties for global business development of joint market opportunities.
Global water industry net zero commitments top 72 million people served
With global water use, storage and distribution responsible for around 10 per cent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, there has never been a more important time for the sector to transform its approach to water and wastewater services.
Using nature in infrastructure projects could save USD 248 billion per year
New UN-backed Resource Centre launches ahead of COP 26 to build business case for natural solutions to infrastructure challenges.
New Zealand’s three waters reform
The government of New Zealand – Aotearoa, its current Māori name – is in the middle of a major overhaul of water services in the country.
Weak La Niña may re-emerge
Weather forecasts and climate outlooks support humanitarian action
Landis+Gyr brings South East water network leak detection technology to Australia and New Zealand
Landis+Gyr Pty Ltd., a subsidiary of Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), has partnered with Iota, the commercial arm of South East Water, to offer a network leak detection sensor, enabling water utilities to reduce non-revenue losses.
The important role of women in the water sector: past, present and future
Huge small steps in history The recognition of women's social and labour rights has been and is a long and difficult process; historically progress has been made through strikes, mobilisations and demonstrations, with the ultimate goal of achieving what seems fair and obvious: gender parity.
Veolia Water Technologies strengthens distribution across Asia Pacific to deliver water solutions
A total of 24 new partners have entered into agreements with Veolia Water Technologies in Asia Pacific to market, sell, and deliver specific Veolia products — enabling the company to strengthen its local customer support and product offering in the region.
Unusual chemistry of new type of stellar grain could tell scientists about origin of Earth’s water
Scientists have discovered a new type of star dust whose composition indicates that it formed during a rare form of nucleosynthesis (the process through which new atomic nuclei are created) and could shed new light on the history of water on Earth.
Research extends length of glacier and snowline analysis
The timeline for end-of-summer-snowline measurements in New Zealand’s Southern Alps has been extended in new research by the University of Otago and Victoria University of Wellington.
Attached algal blooms are an emerging threat to clear lakes worldwide
Many of the world’s most iconic clear lakes are degrading at an alarming rate — shallow, nearshore lake bottoms are being carpeted by bright green fronds of slimy algae, especially during the summer.
WMO verifies one temperature record for Antarctic continent and rejects another
New rapid response team will provide guidance on reported extremes.
Low-flow research on Colorado River sheds light on eventual new normal for Grand Canyon
Researchers from Oregon State University say ecological data gathered during a recent low-flow experiment in the Grand Canyon is a key step toward understanding Colorado River ecosystems as the amount of water in the river continues to decline.
Seequent appoints new CEO
Geoscience software company Seequent has promoted Graham Grant to Chief Executive Officer, following six years as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.
Magnetic nanoparticles pull valuable elements from water sources
Earth-friendly process may help make critical materials sourcing economically feasible in the U.S.
Ecolab launches digital solution for companies facing water scarcity
Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, launched Water Flow Intelligence, a digital service that provides industry with real-time visibility of water usage at the enterprise, site and asset levels.
Rotork provide electric actuation technology at New Zealand water treatment plants
Rotork IQ and IQT actuators have been ordered to be fitted on several water treatment plants in New Zealand.
UN World Water Development Report 2021 ‘Valuing Water’
Launch of UN World Water Development Report 2021: determining the true value of the “blue gold” we need to protect.
Bentley Systems enters into $1.05 billion agreement to acquire Seequent
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with investors led by Accel-KKR to acquire Seequent—a…