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Deciphering the biosynthetic gene cluster for potent freshwater toxin
Scientific discovery enables future monitoring of harmful toxin.
Four key climate change indicators break records in 2021
Four key climate change indicators – greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification – set new records in 2021.
“Oblysis tech seeks to optimize processes associated with treatment via efficiency improvement”
Oblysis, by Minsait, is a disruptive technology designed to optimise the operational efficiency of wastewater treatment plants, focusing on three main areas: energy consumption, sludge production and reagent consumption.
NORMA Group develops digital water timer
NORMA Group has developed a new digital water timer.
“Making projects more sustainable and saving on costs are key points for desalination”
Desalination know-how: meet the industry leaders is an interview series with major players from the global desalination industry.
Xylem reports first quarter 2022 results
Continuing strong underlying demand: Organic orders growth of 14%, up 12% on a reported basis.
Envirosuite executes MoU for strategic partnership with Byers Scientific
Envirosuite and Byers Scientific have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering the strategic partnership between the parties for global business development of joint market opportunities.
South China becomes more vulnerable to flash droughts
Hong Kong and other southern parts of Mainland China are known to be vulnerable to typhoons, rainstorms and floods.
It’s time to talk about the shortcomings of cybersecurity in the water industry
In the United States, there are 16 “critical infrastructure” sectors so vital for the fundamental health, safety, and prosperity of the country that their incapacitation or destruction would have catastrophic or even existential effects on the nation.
You’ve heard of water droughts. Could ‘energy’ droughts be next?
In a new modeling study, researchers show how widely wind and solar potential vary by season and year, suggesting that backup energy sources may be needed as the world shifts to renewables to bring carbon emissions to zero.
University of Alabama awarded $360 million for water research
With transformative support of up to $360 million over the next five years from the federal government, The University of Alabama is poised to become a standard bearer in translating water research into operations that improve the nation’s ability to predict water-related hazards and effectively manage water resources.
USGS to receive $1.7 billion FY2023 budget
The FY 2023 Presidential Budget Request promotes science to address climate change, natural resource conservation, and natural hazard mitigation while strengthening programs to meet the needs of underserved communities.
SNC-Lavalin to provide flood modeling and mapping services for Texas’ first state flood plan
SNC-Lavalin Group, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $10 million USD, three-year contract to help the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) develop and update flood risk maps to support the implementation of the first state flood plan.
Small wetlands can have big impacts
Crops need nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to grow and thrive.
‘Flash droughts’ coming on faster, global study shows
Just like flash floods, flash droughts come on fast—drying out soil in a matter of days to weeks.
Losing a hectare of wetlands could cost upward of $8,000 in flood damages
A first-of-its-kind article coauthored by scholars at Resources for the Future (RFF) and Columbia University in the journal American Economic Review finds that the loss of a hectare of wetlands (roughly the size of two and a half football fields) costs society an average of $1,900 in flood damages per year.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs nearly $5B for infrastructure, including water system upgrades
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed the Building Michigan Together Plan, a bipartisan plan to invest nearly $5 billion in Michigan’s infrastructure, grow the economy, create jobs, and benefit families in every region of the state.
Veolia completes the combination with Suez & strengthens its position in North America
Veolia North America is now the leading company for cities and municipalities across the U.S. for drinking water and wastewater treatment systems.
New report: Is the solution to water crises hiding right under our feet?
Groundwater accounts for 99% of all liquid freshwater on Earth.
Grundfos appoints HP Nanda as Executive Vice President and Divisional CEO, Water Utility
Grundfos has announced the appointment of HP Nanda as Executive Vice President and Divisional CEO, Water Utility.