Noticias sobre Spain
Urban drainage of the future: UPV designs a more accurate model to mitigate torrential rains
The new methodology enables the design of drainage systems that are more resilient to climate change.
Unique drainage and irrigation system gave way to the ‘Neolithic Revolution’ in the Amazon
A pre-Columbian society in the Amazon developed a sophisticated agricultural engineering system that allowed them to produce maize throughout the year, according to a recent…
England’s Environment Agency secures record commitments from water sector
The EA, working closely with Natural England, has secured the largest ever environmental commitment from water companies since privatisation.
Latest Water, Peace and Security analysis calls for action to reduce global water-related tensions
Global temperatures reaching new highs threatening food supply NASA scientists reported that 2024 was the hottest year on record.
As water disasters increase, how do we impact climate policy?
In 2024, water disasters claimed at least 8,700 lives, displaced 40 million people, and caused over $550 billion in economic losses, according to The Guardian.
HRS ships largest ever order
HRS Heat Exchangers has successfully delivered its largest ever heat exchanger order from its manufacturing facility in Murcia, Spain to a client in North America.
From contamination to accountability: Europe’s drive to regulate PFAS and protect water resources
PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals", have emerged as a significant environmental and public health concern.
2024: the warmest year on record and its impact on extreme weather events
2024 was the first year in which global average temperatures were consistently more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, reaching 1.63°C in July.
One quarter of freshwater animals at risk of extinction – IUCN Red List
The largest global assessment of freshwater animals on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ to date has revealed that 24% of the world’s freshwater fish, dragonfly, damselfly, crab, crayfish and shrimp species are at high risk of extinction, according to an analysis published in Nature.
Aqualia begins operations in Peru with a wastewater treatment project
The company has been awarded the design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of a wastewater treatment system in Chincha (Peru), which will directly benefit 345,000 people.
Major acquisitions in the water sector in 2024
The water sector in 2024 has been defined by major mergers and acquisitions (M&A), signaling continued momentum in a vital and rapidly evolving industry.
Climate extremes in 2024 ‘wreaking havoc’ on the global water cycle
2024 was another year of record-breaking temperatures, driving the global water cycle to new climate extremes and contributing to ferocious floods and crippling droughts, a new report led by The Australian National University (ANU) shows.
Optimizing water network operation and leak reduction. Opportunities to export Spanish experiences
The implementation of advanced leak detection, smart metering, and IoT technologies can significantly reduce water losses, lower operational costs, and contribute to the overall sustainability of water resources.
“Filtrate’s performance allows to reduce the size and thus the cost of new water treatment plants”
As Brazil’s water market embraces innovation, Filtralite® — a high-performance filter media — is gaining momentum.
ACCIONA and FILANC will design, build and operate an ocean desalination plant in California
The facility will be designed to withstand natural disasters and drought using state-of-the-art sustainable technology.
Sewage signals: How DNA detection is revolutionising water quality monitoring
Scientists have used bacterial DNA to track sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, revealing widespread contamination that current testing methods fail to detect.
Javier Nieto: “ACCIONA stands out for a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation”
Javier Nieto, ACCIONA’s Business Development Director for Water, is a key player in transforming the global water sector.
ACCIONA will maintain the sanitation systems of a number of facilities in Bizkaia, Spain
The company, which has managed this contract from 2019, will continue to operate nine WWTPs, 27 pumping stations and more than 33 kilometres of sewers.
UN urges investment in nature to mitigate billion-dollar drought costs
Sustainable land and water management for drought pays off, says new report.
The explosion of data validation: The great challenge of water digitalisation according to KISTERS
As urban water utilities face mounting challenges, digital transformation has become essential.