Noticias sobre United States of America
ADS announces relationship with Rainwater Management Solutions
Both companies are focused on accelerating the advancement of innovative and sustainable stormwater management solutions.
Report: U.S. clean water utilities advance climate resilience, anticipate $360B costs by 2050
The United States’ most recent climate assessment, released in November 2023, shows how soaring temperatures and weather extremes are affecting every corner of the country with more frequent, heavier rains and worsening drought.
U.S. and Canada join forces to support Peru’s water security and climate resilience
The U.S. and Canada commit to invest more than $50 million in green infrastructure in Peru. Peru is one of the Latin American countries most affected by water scarcity and the environmental impacts of climate change.
Saur Group completes acquisition of Natural Systems Utilities
Saur has announced the closing, through Nijhuis Saur Industries (“NSI”), the Industrial Water arm of Saur, of the acquisition of Natural Systems Utilities (“NSU”), a leading provider of turnkey water treatment and reuse solutions in the United States.
MWH becomes part of Obayashi Corporation
Unlocking abundant growth opportunities and signifying a pivotal moment for MWH's continued leadership as a leading US water infrastructure contractor.
“In the future, circularity, recovery of nutrients and energy from wastewater will be crucial”
Wastewater treatment comes with challenges and opportunities.
Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox to step down at EPA
After serving three years at the U.S.
A look at 2023’s major water acquisitions
In an era marked by burgeoning global populations, rapid urbanization, and the intensifying impacts of climate change, the water sector stands at the nexus of formidable challenges and unparalleled opportunities.
Veolia sells its US district energy assets to Antin for $1.25B
Veolia regularly reviews its asset portfolio in the light of its strategy and development plan.
John Beckham takes helm at NADBank, prioritizing water infrastructure investment
Prior to year-end, NADBank Board of Directors approved his appointment, as well as the Bank’s strategic plan and institutional objectives for the next five years.
“We must confront the existential crisis of climate change by recognizing it as a water crisis”
The global challenge of securing access to safe drinking water is urgent.
Biobot Analytics completes NIDA-funded nationwide wastewater monitoring program enrollment
Biobot Analytics, a global leader in wastewater epidemiology, announced that the company has reached full enrollment for a nationwide program sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to conduct anonymous, population-level wastewater-based monitoring on drugs of use and misuse, and overdose reversal agents.
EPM joins a global network specialized in technological innovation in water management
This is the Global Technology Approval Group (TAG) of Isle Utilities, a forum that fosters innovation and technological adoption in the water sector around the world EPM is the…
Report reveals a quarter of global freshwater fish face extinction risk
Climate change threatens a growing number of species, from Atlantic salmon to green turtles, today’s update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ reveals.
Climate change’s impact on coastal flooding to increase 5-times over this century, says UNDP
Latin America, the Caribbean, the Pacific, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are at the forefront, projected to lose significant land and critical infrastructure to permanent inundation.
Drought data shows “an unprecedented emergency on a planetary scale”
UNCCD launches ‘Global Drought Snapshot’ report at COP28 in collaboration with International Drought Resilience Alliance (IDRA).
2023 shatters climate records, with major impacts
2023 has shattered climate records, accompanied by extreme weather which has left a trail of devastation and despair, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Obayashi to acquire shares of MWH Constructors
Obayashi announced early last week that it had resolved to acquire 90% of MWH Constructors, which engages in the construction of water treatment facilities in the United States, for €126 million from Oaktree Capital.
Saur enters into an agreement to acquire Natural Systems Utilities
Saur has signed an agreement to acquire Natural Systems Utilities (“NSU”), a leading provider of turnkey water treatment and reuse solutions in the United States with over 270 systems currently in operation and a focus on distributed wastewater treatment and direct water reuse solutions.
40% of Americans believe they lack the information needed to conserve water at home
Survey offers in-depth insights into consumer attitudes, behavior shifts and barriers to conservation amid increasing water crisis.