Noticias sobre United States of America
Water infrastructure security in the age of cyberwarfare
War Games, a 1983 American film by John Badham starring Mathew Broderick, tells the story of a teenager who, from his computer and out of pure curiosity, enters into the systems of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) at the height of the Cold War.
Scientists reconsider the meaning, implications of drought in light of a changing world
Maps of the American West have featured ever darker shades of red over the past two decades.
Excessive chloride use is assaulting lakes and rivers
A new international study says the ecological cost of global road-salt use is an underappreciated problem that is harming freshwater resources around the world.
Preventing the impact of extreme weather events remains within our grasp
Weather, by definition, is unpredictable. But now it is more unpredictable than ever – and becoming more extreme.
Seven Seas Water completes management transition
Seven Seas Water Group, a multi-national provider of Water-as-a-Service® (“WaaS”) solutions, announced appointments to its executive team that completes its management transition to support the execution of its strategic growth plan and provide excellence in water and wastewater treatment solutions for its customers.
Spanish desalination know-how, a worldwide benchmark
For years humans have looked to the vast bodies of saltwater hoping they could provide enough drinking water for the global population and meet the needs of other uses such as…
Tracking the pulse of America’s rivers
Scientists are monitoring hundreds of streams across the U.S., to better predict how freshwater vital signs might shift with land development and climate change.
Hotspots shed light on ‘flash drought’ causes
Two Clemson University engineers say their research is the most comprehensive analysis so far of what causes flash drought, a weather phenomenon that has been blamed for billions of dollars in crop damage and increased wildfire risk.
U.S. coastline to see up to a foot of sea level rise by 2050
Report projects a century of sea level rise in 30 years.
Co-occurring droughts could threaten global food security
Droughts occurring at the same time across different regions of the planet could place an unprecedented strain on the global agricultural system and threaten the water security of millions of people, according to a new study in Nature Climate Change.
Pioneering research forecasts climate change set to send costs of flooding soaring
Climate change could result in the financial toll of flooding rising by more than a quarter in the United States by 2050—and disadvantaged communities will bear the biggest brunt, according to new research.
WMO: 2021 one of the seven warmest years on record
Although average global temperatures were temporarily cooled by the 2020-2022 La Niña events, 2021 was still one of the seven warmest years on record, according to six leading international datasets consolidated by the World Meteorological Organization.
Envirosuite publishes strong Q2 results as Group ARR nears $50 million
Total new Q2 sales orders of $4.6m, new ARR of $1.8m up 64% on PCP. Year to Date new ARR of $3.5m up 52% on PCP. Total Group ARR nears $50m as at 31/12/21. Major long-term contract renewals from APAC and EMEA. EVS Water has doubled total ARR in Q2. Low churn maintained remaining at approximately 2%.
PepsiCo awards $1.5 million to Water Replenishment District of Southern California
Grant will help replenish the San Gabriel Watershed and the Central and West Coast groundwater basins.
A dozen things that helped and hurt climate progress in 2021
2021 may turn out to be the most critical year in our efforts to combat climate change.
Evoqua to acquire Renal Business from STERIS for $196.3 million
The acquisition will strengthen Evoqua's offerings in medical water purification systems and aftermarket services.
Research finds future snowmelt could have costly consequences on infrastructure
Climate change and warmer conditions have altered snow-driven extremes and previous studies predict less and slower snowmelt in the northern United States and Canada.
Almar Water Solutions solidifies its position as a service provider in the water industry
Almar Water Solutions is a global company that develops non-conventional water solutions for both the municipal and industrial sectors.
EPA invites 39 new projects to apply for water infrastructure loans
Projects will help modernize water infrastructure for 25 million Americans while creating up to 49,000 jobs.
StormSensor raises $10M to help track data from storms and flooding
StormSensor, a climate technology company tracking real-time flooding and storm data, announced the closing of a $10M round of funding co-led by Orbia Ventures and Buoyant Ventures, with participation from Burnt Island Ventures, Gratitude Railroad, Portland Seed Fund, the American Family Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, and several individual investors.