Noticias sobre Sweden
Climate change key driver of extreme drought in water scarce Sicily and Sardinia
Sicily and Sardinia, the two largest Italian islands, and important centres of agriculture and tourism have suffered from exceptionally low rainfall and very high temperatures over the last 12 months, culminating in extreme drought conditions from May 2024 onwards.
UK project to reduce PFAS pollution is awarded Stockholm Junior Water Prize
Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao from the United Kingdom received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 for their work on PFAS pollution in the Thames Basin.
PFAS costs: too big to treat?
After years of study, the environmental challenges and public health risks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have come to the fore in the last five years as a key focus for the water sector.
EU green light: Nature restoration law finally adopted after prolonged negotiations
In a pivotal decision, the Nature Restoration Law was passed by environment ministers in Luxembourg today, following months of arduous negotiations between the EU Council and the European Parliament, reports EuroNews.
Hygiene vs. eco-friendliness: ‘cleanliness prevails’ over green choices in laundry habits
Most people today would lean towards environmentally-friendly life choices, but not at the expense of being clean.
Crucial shift in River Nile’s evolution during ancient Egypt discovered
Researchers have explored how the River Nile evolved over the past 11,500 years and how changes in its geography could have helped shape the fortunes of ancient Egyptian civilisation.
Fjords are effective carbon traps regardless of oxygen levels, finds study
The fjords on Sweden's west coast act as effective carbon traps regardless of whether the bottom water is oxygen-rich or not.
Xylem scales sustainability impacts with new water stewardship commitments
Latest sustainability report details progress towards water security and new 2030 commitments to reduce global water demand.
Climate change, El Niño and infrastructure failures behind massive floods in southern Brazil
Between 24 April and 4 May 2024 over 420 mm of rain fell in Brazil’s southernmost state Rio Grande do Sul, leading to more than 90% of the state being affected by flooding.
European rivers found contaminated with “forever chemicals”
The Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN Europe) carries out an analysis in 10 EU countries that shows the widespread presence of high levels of trifluoroacetic acid, a member of the PFAS family.
NIB and Stockholm to build world’s largest underground wastewater facility
NIB has signed a 10-year loan agreement with the City of Stockholm to construct the world’s largest underground wastewater treatment facility at Henriksdal.
Study attributes intensified UAE floods to global heating and urban development
Heavy precipitation hitting vulnerable communities in the UAE and Oman becoming an increasing threat as the climate warms.
Record numbers of dams removed from European Rivers in 2023, says report
Dam removals hit another all-time high in 2023: New Dam Removal report reveals a 50% increase in barriers removed across Europe.
Researcher uses quantum chemistry and AI to purify drinking water
At age 17, Diana Virgovicova discovered a molecule that can eliminate pollutants from water when exposed to sunlight.
Latest wastewater data from 88 European cities reveal cocaine detections on the rise
New study on wastewater testing uncovers city drug-use habits in Europe.
Hydrologist Taikan Oki becomes 2024 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate
Based on his world-renowned research on the virtual water trade, digital river mapping, and inclusion of human activity in the water cycle – Taikan Oki wins the Stockholm Water Prize 2024.
New study sheds new light on forests’ role in climate and water cycle
Forests, which cover a third of Earth's land surface, are pivotal in carbon storage and the water cycle, though the full scope of their impact remains to be fully understood.
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Smart Water Magazine’s most viewed content in 2023
In a year marked by growing climate-change-related hurdles and scientists confirming it as the hottest year on record, the water sector has faced countless challenges, including aging infrastructure, tightening budgets and other obstacles, including the threat of cyberattacks as we have witnessed in the recent episode that took place in the United States.
6th Human Rights Youth Challenge
For the 6th Human Rights Youth Challenge, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation invites young people (aged between 18 to 24) to produce a video (2-5 minutes) or another form of digital content, in English, French or Spanish, on “water as a tool for peace and cooperation".