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Smart water cycle management in Europe
Thanks to the digital transformation tools of Schneider, water operators in Europe will be better able to address the sector's challenges in the coming years, such as ageing infrastructure and the consequences of climate change.
Chemicals in drinking water linked with 5% of annual bladder cancer in Europe
Each year, more than 6,500 cases of bladder cancer—nearly 5% of all cases in Europe— can be attributed to exposure to trihalomethanes (THMs) in drinking water.
WMO confirms 2019 as second hottest year on record
The year 2019 was the second warmest year on record after 2016, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s consolidated analysis of leading international datasets.
UK perspectives on sustainable drainage
The presentation of iAgua Magazine 25 was held on December 18 and focused on water management in Europe.
Smart Water Magazine: 1 year with you
Today we celebrate Smart Water Magazine’s first year anniversary and we take a look back at 2019 to review the most-read content, our top bloggers and most active entities.
Europe’s leadership in water management: the hardest part is not getting there, but staying there
iAgua, the leading media for water professionals in Latin America and Spain, held the presentation of the 25th issue of iAgua Magazine, which focuses on 'Water in Europe', an event hosted by the Roca Madrid Gallery.
New study compares floodplain protection today to predicted future flood losses
A new study by scientists from The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the University of Bristol and flood analytics company Fathom, seeks to answer an important question related to…
Greenland’s rapid melt will mean more flooding
The Greenland Ice Sheet is rapidly melting, having lost 3.8 trillion tons of ice between 1992 and 2018, a new study from NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) finds.
2019 concludes a decade of exceptional global heat and high-impact weather
The year 2019 concludes a decade of exceptional global heat, retreating ice and record sea levels driven by greenhouse gases from human activities.
EBRD helps improve water quality in Belarus
EBRD loan of €26.8 million for wastewater treatment facilities in 7 Belarusian municipalities. Over 300.000 people to benefit from improved water quality. Project supported with €1.5 million grant from NDEP and €4.3 million grant from E5P.
Victor Arroyo: “Future water companies should understand and adopt key innovation opportunities”
Isle is an independent technology and innovation consultancy that brings together technical and commercial specialists to facilitate relationships.
Addressing rising water stress levels
Every time temperatures hit new records the question is again raised: what about our water reserves? ABB is helping to provide an answer.
Solar and wind energy preserve groundwater for drought, agriculture
Solar and wind farms are popping up around the country to lower carbon emissions, and these renewables also have another important effect: keeping more water in the ground.
The OPEC Fund contributes to US$453m package in support of major hydro-electric plant in Nepal
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is contributing more than US$13 million to a $453 million financing package that will support the construction of a landmark hydroelectric plant in central Nepal.
New report on UK beach sewage spills
Surfers Against Sewage haved released a new report SAS 2019 Water Quality Report, which evidences and illustrates the threat of sewage pollution at some of United Kingdom's beaches and rivers.
ACWA Power and Nomac form ‘NMES’ to provide advanced maintenance solutions for water plants
ACWA Power and its Operations and Maintenance arm, The First National Operation & Maintenance Co.
Flowserve to provide equipment for two large reverse osmosis desalination projects
Flowserve Corporation has recently signed agreements to provide the main pumps for two large sea water reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plants, Taweelah and Rabigh-3.
Bentley Systems announces Winners of Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards
Bentley Systems has announced the winners of the Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards.
Innovative water treatment in line with the trend
“Innovative solutions for water treatment are gaining in importance in an attempt to use this resource responsibly.
UK water companies set out plans to thwart future droughts
Efforts to make sure there is enough water for the environment and future generations to thrive will be discussed when water companies meet with The Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) in Croydon, United Kingdom.