Noticias sobre United Kingdom
Ancient climate change solves mystery of vanished South African lakes
Ancient lakes have been discovered in arid regions of South Africa, indicating a more widespread presence of Stone Age humans.
Saudi Shuqaiq 3 SWRO awarded Desalination Plant of the Year
The Global Water Awards recognize major achievements in the water sector in the previous year. In this edition, SHUQAIQ 3 SWRO has been awarded the Desalination Plant of the Year category, which represents a milestone in sustainable and innovative desalination.
Historic UN 2023 Water Conference generates transformative commitments
The UN 2023 Water Conference, which took place from 22-24 March at the United Nations in New York City, has generated more than 700 commitments aimed at driving transformation towards a water-secure world.
UN’s nuclear agency and food and agriculture wing announce key commitments to tackle global water
On the penultimate day of the United Nations Water Conference, two UN agencies announced several potentially game-changing commitments that could enable countries to quickly gather data on the state of their water resources, and boost efficiency of water use for more sustainable agriculture practices.
UN conference marks watershed moment to tackle global water crisis and ensure water-secure future
The UN 2023 Water Conference in New York culminated with a breakthrough response to the global water crisis.
17 organizations join forces to invest $11 billion in water innovation
Private sector pledges at UN 2023 Water conference are included in water action agenda to accelerate progress on water and sanitation over next 5 years.
UK to support access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in Asia and Africa
The programme will help people living in poor communities across Asia and Africa, including in rural areas and in informal settlements in towns and cities.
IK Partners to acquire Ipsum from Aliter Capital
IK Partners has announce that the IK Small Cap III Fund has signed an agreement to acquire Ipsum from Aliter.
Sacyr raised EBITDA by 63% to 1,502 million, and achieved record 26% profitability rates
The company experienced record growth rates in 2022 thanks to its investment strategy in concessional assets.
How to make hydrogen straight from seawater – no desalination required
Researchers have developed a cheaper and more energy-efficient way to make hydrogen directly from seawater, in a critical step towards a truly viable green hydrogen industry.
How much of the water we drink is recycled?
‘Toilet-to-tap’ systems can cut strain on water supplies, if we overcome the yuck factor. But how clean is our potable water anyway? We wade in with micropollutants expert Didier Neuzeret.
Leading infrastructure group Pensar joins RSK Australia
RSK Group Limited (RSK), a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions, announces the addition of innovative infrastructure solutions provider Pensar Infrastructure Group (Pensar) to its family of over 175 environmental, engineering, and technical services businesses.
ACCIONA ramps up its world’s largest desalination plant to full production in Saudi Arabia
Al Khobar 2 reverse osmosis desalination plant, designed and built by ACCIONA, will be one of the largest in Saudi Arabia, serving 3 million people, and the largest in the ACCIONA portfolio worldwide.
Tetra Tech acquires global professional services firm RPS Group
Tetra Tech announced its offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of RPS Group through a United Kingdom (UK) court-approved scheme of arrangement has become effective and the transaction has closed.
SUEZ completes the largest employee shareholding plan in the Group’s history
“Go SUEZ 2022”, SUEZ’s 1st employee shareholding plan as a private company.
UN: Trapped sediment in dams ‘endangers’ water supplies
Trapped sediment has robbed roughly 50,000 large dams worldwide of an estimated 13% to 19% of their combined original storage capacity, and total losses will reach 23% to 28% by 2050, UN research warns.
Felip Ortuño appointed Technical Director at WSP in the United Kingdom
Felip Ortuño has been appointed Technical Director at WSP in the United Kingdom.
Smart Water Magazine’s most viewed content in 2022
It’s January 2023 and at Smart Water Magazine we are celebrating, not just a fresh new year but also our 4th anniversary.
“There’s a rise in the use of digital technologies for mining processes”
Mining operations affect natural water systems during the entire mine life cycle, from exploration, to operations, to closure.
Aurecon expands water and coastal expertise with experienced hire in Singapore
International design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has appointed Tracy Cheuk as its Market Director, Water, Coastal and Climate Change for Singapore to grow its expertise across these areas in the country.