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Water and climate change resilience
Under the title “Water and Climate Change Resilience,” the 5th Water Dialogues, organized by CAF—development bank of Latin America—and the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological…
Rice irrigation intensified landslides in the deadliest earthquake of 2018, says study
Irrigation significantly exacerbated the earthquake-triggered landslides in Palu, on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, in 2018, according to an international study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists.
New satellite may make flood prediction easier
A satellite on schedule to launch in 2021 could offer a more comprehensive look at flooding in vulnerable, under-studied parts of the world, including much of Africa, South America and Indonesia, a new study has found.
Dragan Savic: “Digitalization gives all actors in the water sector the enabling tools”
As part of our interviews on digitalization in the water industry, we interview Dragan Savic, Chair of IWA Digital Water Programme’s Steering Committee.
Glacier sediments act as a sponge for contaminants
Sediments on the surfaces of a glacier in eastern B.C.
PUB opens world’s largest ceramic membrane water treatment plant
A decade of R&D efforts in ceramic membrane technology to enhance water treatment capabilities at Choa Chu Kang Waterworks.
Work begins on modernisation of Qairokkum hydropower plant in Tajikistan
US$ 196 million finance package from EBRD, EIB, Green Climate Fund and Climate Investment Funds supports project started in 2014. HPP to provide reliable supply of sustainable electricity for 500,000 people.
Macinley Butson from Australia wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2019
Macinley Butson’s project developed a new, novel and innovative ultraviolet sticker to accurately measure large UV exposures for solar disinfection of water.
Bentley Systems Announces Finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards Program
Winners to be selected and announced at Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2019 Conference, October 21-24 in Singapore.
Urban agriculture: concrete can be green
Cities can be much more than just asphalt, bricks and concrete: they can end up supplying most of the food of the future, saving water and being effective elements in the fight against climate change.
A new heatwave hits Europe
For the second time in less than one month, a widespread and intense heatwave impacted Europe, with many new maximum and minimum temperature records, disruption to transport and infrastructure and stress on people's health and the environment.
Energy Recovery awarded $5.8M for water projects in Saudi Arabia
Energy Recovery announced total awards of $5.8 million (USD) to supply its PX® Q300 Pressure Exchanger® devices along with related equipment and services to multiple desalination facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Vast sand scheme to protect Norfolk coast from flooding
A unique project to protect Bacton Gas Terminal and nearby villages in the United Kingdom is reaching an important milestone this week, as work begins to place 1.8 million cubic metres of sand on the North Norfolk coast to delay coastal erosion that is threatening communities and businesses.
Drought hits rainy England
As it stretches into second year, low rainfall is threatening agriculture and wildlife The gray, rainy climate of England has long been considered a stable if monotonous feature.
China and Netherlands partner for new project on climate crisis
China and the Netherlands have announced a new initiative to accelerate action to make China and the region more resilient to the reality of the climate crisis on its fragile ecological environment.
WMO verifies 3rd and 4th hottest temperature recorded on Earth
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially evaluated temperature record extremes of 54.0 °C at two locations, one in Mitribah, Kuwait, on 21 July 2016 and a second in Turbat, Pakistan, on 28 May 2017.
World Meteorological Congress approves sweeping reforms
The World Meteorological Congress has approved a package of sweeping reforms to embrace a more comprehensive Earth system approach, with a stronger focus on water resources and the ocean, more coordinated climate activities and a more concerted effort to translate science into services for society.
London’s water crisis: too little or too much?
From 2015 to February 2019, there were 26,082 incidents of burst pipes in London.
EurEau elects Dr Claudia Castell-Exner as President
Europe’s water services elected Dr Claudia Castell-Exner as EurEau President for the next two years.
One drought can amplify or cause another
New research finds one drought can amplify or cause another. Decreased moisture recycling and transport impacts how droughts form and move across continents.