Noticias sobre Sweden
Water warming study shows unexpected impact on fish size
A unique 24-year study of freshwater fish exposed to warm water pollution finds changes in growth rates, death rates and size, but not all in line with expectations.
Subsurface microbes capture toxic uranium and remediate groundwater
A new research study describes a previously unknown chemical process for removal of uranium from groundwater.
Veolia to deliver world’s biggest MBBR system to Käppala wastewater treatment plant in Sweden
Veolia Water Technologies subsidiary AnoxKaldnes, the world leader in moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) based solutions, will supply its renowned space-saving and capacity increasing solution to support the upgrade of Käppalaverket (Käppala wastewater treatment plant) in Lidingö, Sweden, owned by Käppalaförbundet (Käppala Association).
The potential of water for thermal energy storage underground
The city of Västerås in central Sweden used a network of underground caverns to store oil reserves during the Cold War.
Swimming pools of the rich make cities thirsty, says study
Rich elites with large swimming pools and well-maintained lawns are leaving poorer communities without basic access to water in cities across the world.
Drinking water: Ensuring water quality intended for human consumption
Safe drinking water is essential for public health and well-being.
New wood-based technology removes 80 percent of dye pollutants in wastewater
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new method that can easily purify contaminated water using a cellulose-based material.
UN water experts: The world is off-track to meet its sustainable water goal by 2030
3 out of 4 people currently live in water-insecure countries. More people die from a lack of safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services than water-related disasters, reveals the new UN global water security assessment.
Wastewater samples from over 100 European cities reveal latest drug-taking trends
The latest findings from the largest European project in the science of wastewater analysis are released today in Wastewater analysis and drugs — a European multi-city study, published by the Europe-wide SCORE group, in association with the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA).
Hydrologist Andrea Rinaldo wins Stockholm Water Prize 2023
The world-renowned hydrologist Andrea Rinaldo is awarded the Stockholm Water Prize 2023 for his ground-breaking research on river networks, demonstrating their significance in the spread of solutes, aquatic species, and diseases.
Toilet paper is an unexpected source of PFAS in wastewater, study says
Wastewater can provide clues about a community’s infectious disease status, and even its prescription and illicit drug use.
New proposal will restrict PFAS manufacture and use in Europe
The European Union is considering a proposal to ban PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, reports Reuters.
Microalgae blooms: from environmental problem to a valuable resource
Algal blooms are overgrowths of algae (typically microscopic) in water; they may occur in freshwater as well as marine environments.
“Phoslock® can be used to manage the effects of current and historical nutrient pollution”
Based in Australia, Phoslock Environmental Technologies (PET) offers water treatment and remediation solutions to address excess nutrients in water bodies.
Perstorp set to save more than one billion liters of freshwater yearly at Stenungsund plant
Sustainable solutions provider Perstorp is investing in a unique project that will allow it to use wastewater from a nearby municipal treatment plant for production operations in Stenungsund, Sweden.
Nijhuis Saur Industries completes acquisition of Veolia’s European Mobile Water Services division
Nijhuis Saur Industries (part of Saur Group) announces that it has finalized the Group’s acquisition of Veolia’s European Mobile Water Services division based on the anti-trust commitments made by Veolia to the European Commission.
Amazon Web Services commits to return more water to communities than it uses by 2030
World’s leading cloud provider announces new replenishment projects in India, the United Kingdom, and the United States to bring much needed clean water to communities around the world.
Research reveals plant roots change shape and branch out for water
Researchers have discovered how plant roots adapt their shape to maximize their uptake of water, pausing branching when they lose contact with water and only resuming once they reconnect with moisture, ensuring they can survive even in the driest conditions.
How digital technologies contribute to universal drinking water
Digital water technologies have an important role in ensuring universal access to safe drinking water by 2030, that is according to a new report from the World Health Organisation.
New research shows even a wastewater plant can catch a cold
Autumn is here and the season for colds and flu has arrived, when viruses spread through schools, workplaces, and public spaces.