Noticias sobre Russia
Low-cost sensor records the level of rivers
Measurement method developed at the University of Bonn could be suitable for flood warning systems.
EIB to support energy transition, water management and digital transition in Central Asia
As part of European Union-led efforts to help Central Asia mitigate the socioeconomic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and Russian aggression in Ukraine, the European Investment Bank (EIB) took part in the EU-Central Asia Connectivity Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Drought in China could devastate global supply chains, energy transition efforts, experts warn
Following a record-breaking drought over the summer, China is on the brink of a water catastrophe that could have devastating consequences for global food security, energy markets and supply chains, according to a report from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Nigeria experiences the worst floods in a decade
The recent floods in Nigeria have resulted in more than 600 people dead as of last Sunday, informs Phys.org.
“Long-term water security is key to climate change adaptation”
Based at IE University, the Center for Water and Climate Adaptation aims to become a worldwide reference on sustainable water resources management for water security and climate change adaptation.
What the world can learn from the devastating floods in Pakistan
Born in India and having friends from Pakistan, Auroop Ganguly, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Northeastern University, has been following the news about the catastrophic floods in Pakistan very closely.
Glacier melting on Kamchatka contributed to sea rise
Scientists have quantified the glacier mass loss on the Kamchatka Peninsula; the accelerated loss in the region since the turn of the millennium is likely to increase in the short term.
Arctic lakes are vanishing a century earlier than predicted
Arctic lakes are drying out nearly a century earlier than projected, depriving the region of a critical source of fresh water, according to new research.
Grundfos closes its business in Russia and Belarus
On 3 March 2022 Grundfos paused its business in Russia and Belarus.
Arctic lakes are vanishing in surprise climate finding
The Arctic is no stranger to loss.
Drought, floods and food insecurity contribute to conflict risk in parts of Africa and Middle East
Continuing drought brings food insecurity and risk of emerging or ongoing conflict in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, as well as Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan, according to a new quarterly update that analyses finds from a global early warning tool.
World had “one of three warmest Julys on record”
It was one of the three warmest July’s The world had the third warmest July on record, with prolonged and intense heatwaves affecting parts of Europe.
Maximising the energy potential of sewage
The war in Ukraine has highlighted Europe’s dependence on fossil gas from Russia and other sources and provided the impetus for the European Commission to increase biomethane production in the bloc more than ten-fold, from 3 billion cubic metres (bcm) in 2020 to 35 bcm by 2030, a doubling of the previous target.
Ecosystems get increasingly thirsty due to climate change
A new study shows that future ecosystem functioning will increasingly depend on water availability.
USA grants $105 million for urgent food, humanitarian assistance amid drought in Horn of Africa
In response to the historic drought threatening millions of lives in the Horn of Africa, the United States, through the U.S.
Sustainable irrigation can feed billions, make agriculture resilient to climate change
As climate change shifts precipitation patterns, irrigation can be a powerful tool for increasing the world’s food supply—feeding more than a billion additional people without converting natural spaces into farmland, according to a new study by Carnegie’s Lorenzo Rosa published in Environmental Research Letters.
WABAG secures an EP order towards a Brine Water Treatment Package for €18 Million
WABAG secures an EP order towards a Brine Water Treatment Package worth about 18 Million EUR.
Irish Water donating water treatment units to Ukraine to ensure access to safe drinking water
Minister Darragh O’Brien and Irish Water is sending two containerised water treatment plants (WTPs) to Ukraine in response to urgent calls for support to provide clean water in the war-torn region.
“Inclusive human-technology partnerships will empower the virtual organization of the future”
Rebekah Eggers has extensive experience in energy, environment & utilities, with current responsibility for technical innovation, though her background includes solution development, product and management consulting.
Climate change could see London and other world cities run out of water
New report reveals drought is a present danger to some of the poorest people in the world and it threatens their lives and livelihoods, from Harare in Zimbabwe to London and the South East.