Noticias sobre Singapore
Sea level could rise more than 1 metre by 2100 if emission targets are not met
Global mean sea-level rise could exceed 1 metres by 2100 and 5 metres by 2300 with unchecked emissions, a survey among 100 leading international experts finds.
Dr. Christine Boyle of Xylem, a leader and innovator in water technology
Recently named one of “Mazars Top 10 Most Influential Women in Water,” Xylem’s Dr.
PUB awards S$433 million Tuas WRP biosolids treatment contract to Sembcorp Design and Construction
National water agency PUB has awarded the contract to build the biosolids treatment facility for the Tuas Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) – a major component of the Deep Tunnel Sewerage System (DTSS) Phase 2 project – as the construction of the plant gathers steam this year.
L. Buonerba (De Nora):”The impact of COVID19 on the water sector is not linked to water treatment”
With headquarters in the Italian city of Milan, the worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic, with over 6,000 deaths, De Nora Water Technologies provides a range of trusted disinfection, oxidation and filtration technologies and aftersales support services for water and wastewater treatment in the energy, marine and municipal markets worldwide.
De Nora delivers mobile bleach generator to Fort Bend County, TX, to protect citizens
As communities across the world search for ways to quickly protect the health and safety of their residents, De Nora, has delivered a mobile on-site sodium hypochlorite (bleach) generator to Fort Bend County, Texas.
De Nora supports Italian civil protection agencies in the fight against the coronavirus
De Nora is supporting the efforts of the Civil Protection Department by deploying four electrochlorination systems in northern Italy, near Milan.
World Water Innovation Fund announces two new members
The World Water Innovation Fund – a global partnership designed to encourage water companies to work together, has welcomed two new members on its first anniversary.
Melting ice, the climate change we can see
The loss of ice on Earth is one of the most worrying and visible consequences of global warming.
Make every drop count: Continuing Singapore’s water success
Better appreciation of Singapore’s water journey to inspire generations of water users.
PUB to lead Singapore’s coastal protection efforts
Long-term strategies to be developed to handle threat of rising sea levels due to climate change.
Miki Tramer (IDE): “Salty water is not harmful & can even encourage some marine life to flourish”
Desalination technology is progressively being used to provide drinking water around the world, after years of moderate progress.
Beef eaters in cities are causing water shortages in western United States
All over the world, the rate at which humans consume fresh water is now approaching or surpassing the rate at which water sources are being naturally replenished, creating water shortages for people and ecosystems.
Suez delivers on all 2019 targets
SUEZ approved the company's 2019 financial statements, which will be submitted for the approval of the General Shareholders’ Meeting on May 12, 2020.
Jokin Larrauri: “Technology is key to the success of the circular economy in the water sector”
Spanish nonprofit Conama's Working Group on Water and the Circular Economy, comprising experts in water, innovation and environment, has prepared a report on Water and the Circular Economy, a document that explains the relationship between both concepts, ongoing projects in this area, and the barriers ahead (lack of appropriate regulation, financing and social acceptance).
Man v. Machine: Talking to equipment in the age of Industry 4.0
Spending over 20 years in the Industrial Automation field with 10 years of experience in the water and wastewater industry, Schneider Electric’s Shanmugavel Subramaniam is the person to talk to regarding cybersecurity in the water sector, and what challenges the water industry players must navigate in their drive towards Industry 4.0.
Water agencies to leverage smart grid tech for higher revenue opportunities in APAC countries
Higher investments in automation and analytics to give an edge to utilities across the region.
PUB appoints Sembcorp to build Singapore’s largest floating solar farm on Tengeh Reservoir
60MWp system can generate equivalent energy to power 16,000 four-room flats.
“Water infrastructure is key to the development of smart cities”
Every year the city of Barcelona organizes one of the world’s leading events for cities, the Smart City Expo World Congress, where governments and corporate leaders come together to accelerate sustainable, inclusive cities and collectivize urban innovation.
Flushing nitrogen from seawater-based toilets
With about half the world’s population living close to the coast, using seawater to flush toilets could be possible with a salt-tolerant bacterium.
PUB seeks to boost rainfall forecasting capabilities with radar technology
System can help pinpoint locations where heavy rainfall is expected to occur, strengthening PUB’s flood management measures.