Noticias sobre New Zealand
‘Torpedo’ device targets SARS-CoV-2 hotspots in wastewater
Monash University researchers have developed the ‘Torpedo Passive Sampler’ – a cheap, accurate and simple testing device to detect SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater.
Tackling PFAS ‘uncharted territory’ for global water industry
“We are in uncharted territory: trying to find contaminants which may not yet have regulations controlling them,” says Carol Walczyk, vice president for water quality and compliance at Suez North America.
Study identifies significance of atmospheric rivers for New Zealand
A University of Otago study has provided the first detailed analysis of atmospheric rivers and their impact on New Zealand weather events.
Flooding in the Columbia River basin expected to increase under climate change
The Columbia River basin will see an increase in flooding over the next 50 years as a result of climate change, new modeling from Oregon State University indicates.
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.
Aqua Analytics partners with Idrica to launch GoAigua in Australia and New Zealand
Award-winning smart water platform will drive digital transformation in the Australasian water industry.
Scientists present novel approach for monitoring freshwater health
Researchers have used the world's smallest, smartphone-sized DNA sequencing device to monitor hundreds of different bacteria in a river ecosystem.
New Zealand gears up to tackle the climate emergency
Climate action cannot be postponed any longer.
Australasian water programme creates opportunities for European technology companies
A programme developed by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) for the Australian and New Zealand water industries will create opportunities for innovative, European technology companies.
“Deploying smart metering solutions for the water industry can improve how we use water”
An award-winning provider of IoT device management solutions, IoTerop will be organizing on Thursday, October 29th, a live webinar on massive NB-IoT smart water metering deployments in Australia and New Zealand.
Seequent and Microsoft partner in global water sustainability commitments
Global geoscience software company Seequent was this week highlighted as one of four global partners working with Microsoft and its customers to drive change for good around water quality and conservation.
Researchers identify ‘landfalling droughts’ that originate over ocean
Researchers have identified a new type of “landfalling drought” that originates over the ocean before traveling onto land, and which can cause larger, drier conditions than other droughts.
Ground-breaking AI water leak detection piloted in Queensland
Collaboration brings new smart water management technology powered by artificial intelligence to Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand names its seventh Wetland of International Importance
New Zealand has designated Wairarapa Moana Wetland as its newest Ramsar Site (no.
Coastal flooding set to get more frequent, threatening coastal life and 20 per cent of global GDP
Coastal flooding across the world is set to rise by around 50 per cent due to climate change in the next 80 years, endangering millions more people and trillions of US dollars…
Cloud data a silver lining for climate change predictions
Clouds above the Southern Ocean could hold the key to more accurate global climate change predictions.
GEF Council agrees on $700 million for urgent environmental action
The Global Environment Facility’s governing body, meeting remotely, has agreed on $700 million for projects and programs to help developing countries keep advancing urgent environmental priorities through and beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
Partnership will deliver water innovation for Australia and New Zealand
A new partnership between technology and business consultancy Isle, the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and change-making consultancy ThinkPlace will deliver an industry-leading innovative technologies programme.
Veolia to install Asia Pacific’s first full-scale sidestream ANITA™ Mox treatment plant
Veolia Water Technologies and Urban Utilities are working to install Asia Pacific’s first full-scale sidestream ANITA™ Mox treatment plant this year.
Research on the novel coronavirus in wastewater: applications and knowledge needs
As the novel coronavirus outbreak hit country after country, and it became known that it could be shed in the faeces of some patients, research started to detect the novel coronavirus in wastewater.