Noticias sobre Sweden
Helena Thybell appointed New Executive Director of SIWI
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) announces the appointment of Helena Thybell as its new Executive Director.
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.
Strategies for safe and equitable access to water: a catalyst for global peace and security
Experts have devised a blueprint to ensure safe, equitable and sustainable global access to clean water.
European Investment Bank €22.5 million financing will advance technology to remove PFAS from water
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €22.5 million non-dilutive financing to Chromafora, a Swedish cleantech company, to step up Europe’s fight against widespread pollutants known as “forever chemicals”.
The European Commission calls on Sweden to comply with the Water Framework Directive
The European Commission decided to open an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to Sweden (INFR(2024)2236) for failing to comply with the Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60/EC).
Geir Norden: “Filtralite is exceptionally well-suited as a biofilm carrier”
Read the full chronicle of this online event: How Filtralite can enhance your biological wastewater and drinking water filtration process
Breaking barriers in filtration technology with Filtralite
On November 20, 2024, Filtralite and Smart Water Magazine hosted a webinar that brought the water treatment community together for an insightful exploration of innovative solutions to some of the sector’s most persistent challenges.
AI-powered water: Can tech clean up the water industry?
Water is a precious resource, but in many regions it’s increasingly scarce. Leaks are a part of the problem, so water suppliers in the UK and Sweden are using cutting-edge technology to tackle water loss. Read on to find out how artificial intelligence is helping water companies to reduce waste.
Rainfall induces bursts of natural nanoparticles that can form clouds above the Amazon rainforest
Atmospheric aerosol particles are essential for the formation of clouds and precipitation, thereby influencing the Earth's energy budget, water cycle, and climate.
Exploring smart water solutions through global collaboration and innovation
On Tuesday, October 29th, Smart Water Magazine, in collaboration with HMS Networks, hosted a webinar: "Shaping the Future of Water – from Connectivity to Operational Efficiency."
UMD researcher trains AI to predict diarrheal outbreaks related to climate change
New study uses AI models to create early warning system for disease outbreaks resulting from climate change-related extreme weather.
Pioneering river restoration declared a success
A year on from the completion of a three-year project on the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in Somerset to reconnect a section of a river to its floodplain—the innovative "Stage 0" river restoration technique, first pioneered in Oregon, U.S.—has been heralded a success.
Study find high occurrence of PFAS in biofilters for stormwater treatment
In collaboration with researchers at Ohio State University and the Swedish construction company NCC, researchers in Urban Water Engineering at Luleå University of Technology have conducted a comprehensive study on occurrence, concentration and distribution of PFASs in urban biofilter facilities treating stormwater.
Innovative method targets removal of PFAS from wastewater
Researchers at Oxford Brookes University have pioneered an innovative method to tackle one of the world's most persistent environmental threats — toxic chemicals in global water supplies.
European Commission’s October infringements outline water issues in Finland, Portugal and Sweden
The European Commission has announced its October infringements package, which includes several cases related to water wirectives.
No progress on water security amid complacency in most countries, finds study
The US has been rated as facing the highest level of water security challenge alongside relatively limited progress towards solutions in new analysis published by BSI and Waterwise.
NCC wins contract to upgrade water and wastewater network in Ale Municipality, Sweden
On behalf of Ale Municipality, NCC is to upgrade the water and wastewater network and secure the supply of drinking water in Ale, north of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Jessika Roswall nominated as EU Commissioner for Environment
This week, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced that water resilience would be a central focus in her second term, as she nominated Swedish politician Jessika Roswall to lead the EU's environmental policy efforts.
African Water Facility secures €12 million to invest in urban sanitation in Africa
Over the next ten years, the African Water Facility, through the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative, aims to mobilise $320 million to support 50 sanitation projects.
Siemens’ key differentiator in the realm of digitalization is a comprehensive end-to-end solution
Water is essential for life, and as the global population continues to grow, the demand for this vital resource increases.