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Icebergs delay Southern Hemisphere future warming
International researchers, including those at the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, have quantified for the first time that icebergs breaking off from ice shelves in the Antarctic can weaken and delay the effects of global warming in the Southern Hemisphere.
SUEZ signs 7 new contracts in the management of industrial water
SUEZ wins 7 contracts through its Water Technologies & Solutions division, to optimize the industrial water cycle in the Oil&Gas, energy, pulp&paper and agri-food sectors: In…
WMO seasonal update indicates above-average temperatures
Average sea surface and land temperatures across large parts of the world are forecast to be above normal in September-November, despite the expected absence of a full-blown El Niño event, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Regulations about safer water supply pivotal in shaping the future of water treatment market
The global water treatment market is projected to grow 6% in 2019 and reach a total valuation of ~US$ 48,951.8 million from ~US$ 46,162.7 million in 2018 as per the recent market intelligence report.
With 400M smart water meters set up worldwide by 2026, scalable meter data management is crucial
As pressures of climate change and water wastage rise, smart water meters are becoming increasingly critical for global water conservation efforts by utilities to track water usage and identify waste and leakage.
Bentley Systems Announces Finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards Program
Winners to be selected and announced at Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2019 Conference, October 21-24 in Singapore.
New Global Smart Irrigation Markets Report 2015-2025
Increasing world population is resulting in a shortage of food & water which has boosted the adoption of efficient replacement systems to preserve natural water reserves including smart irrigation systems.
Suez reports first half 2019 results
Revenue: €8,656m, organic growth of +3.5% EBIT: €645m, organic growth of +4.8% with a positive contribution from each of the divisions.
Paris Agreement does not rule out ice-free Arctic
Research published in this week’s issue of Nature Communications reveals a considerable chance for an ice-free Arctic Ocean at global warming limits stipulated in the Paris Agreement.
Protracted conflicts and adverse weather conditions exacerbate food needs
41 countries in need of food assistance – African Swine Fever threatening food security of a large number of people.
Korean membrane manufacturer SepraTek will help Egypt to produce desalination equipment
Earlier this month the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), owned by the government of Egypt, signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean membrane manufacturer SepraTek, to boost Egypt's production in the area of desalination, reports Egypt Today.
Green infrastructure nature’s best defence against disasters
Member States and the private sector should increase investments in ecosystem restoration and protection, particularly water-related ecosystems, to reduce the disaster risk and impacts of climate change.
Frost & Sullivan: APAC water and wastewater services market is a hotbed of opportunities
The still emerging Asia-Pacific (APAC) Water and Wastewater Services(WWWS) market is a hotbed of opportunities, driven by region-wide economic development, environment government policies, and the shift in global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) towards Asia.
Testing how well water disinfectants damage antibiotic resistance genes
Each year at least 2 million Americans are infected with bacteria that cannot be treated with antibiotics, and at least 23,000 of these people die, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Dramatic rainfall changes for key crops expected even with reduced greenhouse gas emissions
By 2040, rainfall on wheat, soybean, rice and maize will have changed, even if Paris Agreement emissions targets are met.
South Korea proposes a project with China to address air pollution with artificial rain
The President of South Korea has put forward a project with China that would use artificial rain to improve the air quality in Seoul, according to The Associated Press.
Notes on the environmental impact of desalination
The study "The state of desalination and brine production: A global outlook” was recently published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, and had a great impact on Spanish and international media.
UN warns of rising levels of toxic brine as desalination plants meet growing water needs
World’s 16,000 desalination plants discharge 142 million cubic meters of brine daily — 50% more than previously estimated; Enough in a year to cover Florida under a foot (30.5 cm) of brine.
Kemira forms a joint venture in South Korea
Kemira has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture – Kemira Yongsan Chemicals Co.
Aqualia reinforces its position as a leading company in the Arab Emirates with two new contracts
The company will operate the sanitation system in the city of Abu Dhabi and in the islands of Al Reem, Al Maryah and Al Saadiyat.