Noticias sobre Sweden
COP28 Water Pavilion launches official website, a hub for global water solutions
The COP28 Water for Climate Pavilion has unveiled its official website, providing a digital platform to showcase innovative solutions and facilitate international collaboration on water-related issues.
NCC builds new treatment plant in Österåker, Sweden
NCC has been contracted by Roslagsvatten to build a new treatment plant in Österåker to secure wastewater treatment for Österåker Municipality and the City of Vaxholm.
Celebrating 25 years of WEG Iberia and Scandinavia
This year we’re proud to celebrate not one but two special anniversaries of WEG Branches across Europe.
Thyssenkrupp Nucera and Neste ink 120 MW water electrolyser deal in Finland
thyssenkrupp nucera, a world’s leading supplier of high-efficiency electrolysis technology, and Neste plan to collaborate on a project to incorporate a 120 megawatt (MW) water electrolyzer into Neste’s Porvoo refinery in Finland.
Study reveals groundwater as a significant pollution source impacting the Great Barrier Reef
Scientists using natural tracers off Queensland’s coast have discovered the source of previously unquantified nitrogen and phosphorous having a profound environmental impact on the Great Barrier Reef.
A climate-neutral, energy-positive and zero-waste perspective on water
Leakage from drinking water pipes is a global problem – including in Sweden.
Sweco acquires Medins and becomes market-leading aquatic environment consultant in Sweden
Sweco signed an agreement to acquire Medins Havs och Vattenkonsulter AB, which specialises in surveys of watercourses, lakes and seas.
Flagship hydrology journal water resources research goes fully open access
As climate change wreaks havoc on societies and ecosystems across the world, from floods and droughts to degraded water quality caused by wildfires and anthropogenic pollution, the need for transparent and accessible research about the planet’s water has perhaps never been greater.
Down the drain lies a promising climate and nature solution – UN report
Wastewater is a growing health and environmental threat, accounting for almost as much planet-warming emissions as the aviation industry.
UN-Water considers options to follow-up to UN 2023 Water Conference
During the first meeting of UN-Water's Members and Partners since the UN 2023 Water Conference took place, participants discussed ways to analyze and foster further engagement through the voluntary commitments announced at the March meeting.
Naomi Park from USA wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023
Naomi Park from USA receives the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2023 for her research on the removal of carbon dioxide and oil products from the ocean.
Montrose Environmental Group acquires Vandrensning
Montrose Environmental Group announced the acquisition of Vandrensning, experts in water treatment specializing in treating landfill leachate for PFAS and heavy metals in Scandinavia.
Eliminating “forever chemicals” from our water
For decades, manufacturers found a wide range of uses for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
NCC to build new wastewater treatment plant in Enköping, Sweden
NCC has been commissioned by Enköping Municipality to build a new wastewater treatment plant.
How mercury emissions from industry can be greatly reduced
Sulphuric acid is the world’s most used chemical.
Independent Swedish study shows PFAS treatment can be economical
Many companies need to remove PFAS from water but are concerned about the economics.
ECT2 certified to ISO standards in Australia and Sweden
ECT2, a Montrose Environmental Group company, has been awarded ISO certifications in Sweden for the first time, and continues to maintain certification in Australia since 2021.
EurEau elects Par Dalhielm as new president
The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services elects a new president, committee chairs and Executive Committee, to oversee the continued protection of Europe’s water consumers and the environment.
Research finds Earth’s health failing in seven out of eight key measures
Humans are taking colossal risks with the future of civilization and everything that lives on Earth, a new Earth Commission study published today in the journal Nature shows.
“Phoslock significantly reduces available phosphorus concentrations, improving water quality”
Nutrient pollution is one of the most widespread, challenging, and costly environmental issues worldwide.