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Protecting critical water systems: new guidance from CISA and EPA on Internet-exposed HMIs
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Climate change caused Caucasus glaciers to retreat 600 metres, shrinking freshwater supplies
Rising temperatures have caused glaciers in the Caucasus to retreat an average of 600m over the past century, contributing to a loss of more than 11 billion tons of freshwater. Heatwaves and natural disasters are on the rise, but potential exists for environmental progress.
Global drought threatens food supplies and energy production
In July 2024, global temperatures reached unprecedented levels, breaking historical records with an average of 17.16 °C.
Earth just had its warmest July on record
July was the globe’s 14th month in a row of record warmth
Sustainable irrigation critical to recovery of Ukrainian farms
By the middle of the century, three-quarters of Ukrainian croplands—a critical source of the world's grain and oilseeds—will experience water shortages due to the combination of…
EU and Nefco initiative underway to repair and modernise damaged public utilities in Ukraine
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has led to a severe crisis with significant human and economic consequences that continue to unfold.
Climate change projected to warm shallow groundwater by up to 3.5°C by 2099
Shallow groundwater is projected to warm on average between 2.1°C and 3.5°C by the end of the century, according to a world-first global groundwater temperature model.
New partnership uses AI to bolster efficiency, cybersecurity for water treatment
Muleshoe, Texas, may not seem a likely setting for a thrilling espionage story.
EPA to ramp up cybersecurity inspections for water utilities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a stark warning to the nation's water utilities, highlighting significant gaps in cybersecurity compliance amid a growing wave of cyber threats.
Government agencies warn of pro-Russia hacktivists targeting critical water tech and other sectors
Pro-Russian hacktivists have been targeting important technology used in water, wastewater, energy, dam and other key sectors in North America and Europe, according to international government agencies.
Digital technology to tackle 21st century floods on a global scale
Floods, the deadliest natural disasters worldwide, have claimed the lives of approximately 3.2 million people in the past century; that is more than 50% of the victims of natural disasters in that period, according to data from the Water Research and Technological Development Center of the University of Salamanca (Spain).
U.S. officials say China’s long-term cyber strategy targets critical infrastructure
Recent revelations by FBI Director Christopher Wray underscore a concerning reality: China’s cyber infiltration of critical U.S.
Russian-linked hackers suspected in Texas water facility cyberattack
Experts from US firm Mandiant revealed on Wednesday that they believe a hacking group with ties to the Russian government is behind a cyberattack that caused a tank at a Texas water facility to overflow last January, reports the CNN.
New U.S. cybersecurity bill targets water system protections
The proposed Water Risk and Resilience Organization Establishment Act would establish a specialized agency with cybersecurity and water system expertise. The Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) represents a collaborative model leveraging the knowledge of the water sector.
Research reveals pre-collapse monitoring of Kakhovka Dam, Ukraine
On the morning of June 6, 2023, a substantial portion of the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine—vital for water management and hydroelectric power generation—suffered a collapse while under Russian control.
Study shows climate change disrupts seasonal flow of rivers
Climate change is disrupting the seasonal flow of rivers in the far northern latitudes of America, Russia and Europe and is posing a threat to water security and ecosystems, according to research published in Science.
Combatting cyber threats: U.S. sanctions Iranian actors over water infrastructure attacks
The U.S. imposes sanctions on officials from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) focuses efforts to support vulnerable sectors like water and wastewater utilities.
Violence over water increases globally according to new data
A large number of new cases result from the Russia-Ukraine War, growing tensions in the Middle East, and ongoing conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Report reveals a quarter of global freshwater fish face extinction risk
Climate change threatens a growing number of species, from Atlantic salmon to green turtles, today’s update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ reveals.
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.