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Water sector organizations partner on innovative generative AI research project
WRF, AWWA, WEF, Karmous Edwards Consulting to develop GenAI best practices for water utilities.
Urbanization drives water quality decline over the last 20 years
A new analysis of 625 studies from 63 countries shows that the global expansion of built-up areas has fundamentally degraded water quality across the globe and suggests increases in forest cover can help reduce water pollution risks.
New discovery makes system monitoring contaminants in drinking water 10 times more sensitive
An unplugged electric instrument may function, but it sounds much better when it is connected to an amplifier.
Researchers develop dual-functioning reverse osmosis membrane to reduce biofouling
A research team led by Prof.
Wetlands of International Importance are nature-based solutions for ensuring life and livelihoods
This article by Secretary General Dr Musonda Mumba appears in the accompanying guide to Save Land. United for Land, an exhibition by the Bundeskunsthalle and the UNCCD-G20 Global Land Initiative on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the UNCCD. The exhibition runs until 1 June 2025.
2024: the warmest year on record and its impact on extreme weather events
2024 was the first year in which global average temperatures were consistently more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, reaching 1.63°C in July.
Study reveals rapid return of water from ground to atmosphere through plants
A new study led by scientists in the Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University provides the first comprehensive global estimates of the amount of water stored in Earth’s plants and the amount of time it takes for that water to flow through them.
Researchers discover how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions
Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access deeper water reserves.
WMO confirms 2024 as warmest year on record at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial level
The past ten years 2015-2024 are the ten warmest years on record We have likely seen the first calendar year with a global mean temperature of more than 1.5°C above the 1850-1900…
G. Herrin (Bentley Systems): “Digital twins detect issues that are difficult to spot otherwise”
At Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure 2024 conference, the company unveiled bold initiatives to advance open data ecosystems in infrastructure engineering.
Sea surface temperatures and deeper water temperatures reached new record high in 2024
A new study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences has found that ocean warming in 2024 has led to new record high temperatures.
When risks become reality: Confronting flooding and drought in 2024
The latest report from World Weather Attribution in partnership with Climate Central confirms that extreme weather events are no longer distant threats—they are present-day realities, reshaping communities, economies, and ecosystems worldwide.
Strategies for safe and equitable access to water: a catalyst for global peace and security
Experts have devised a blueprint to ensure safe, equitable and sustainable global access to clean water.
One quarter of freshwater animals at risk of extinction – IUCN Red List
The largest global assessment of freshwater animals on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ to date has revealed that 24% of the world’s freshwater fish, dragonfly, damselfly, crab, crayfish and shrimp species are at high risk of extinction, according to an analysis published in Nature.
World Bank paper highlights impact of extreme weather, including water-related vulnerabilities
A new World Bank Group policy research working paper, “Counting People Exposed to, Vulnerable to, or at High Risk From Climate Shocks“, highlights the growing global impact of extreme weather events, including people’s water-related vulnerabilities.
The importance of energy efficiency in water management
Energy efficiency is a fundamental pillar of sustainable development, especially in the water sector, where its impact is undeniable.
Major acquisitions in the water sector in 2024
The water sector in 2024 has been defined by major mergers and acquisitions (M&A), signaling continued momentum in a vital and rapidly evolving industry.
New research reveals groundwater pathways across continent
Researchers from Princeton University and the University of Arizona have created a simulation that maps underground water on a continental scale.
Sunlight’s power: Predicting global lake pollution reduction through photochemistry
A study explores how natural photochemical reactions can help degrade emerging contaminants in freshwater systems, specifically focusing on clofibric acid and diclofenac.
Nature-based solutions could create 32 million jobs by 2030, but skills investments needed
Investing in nature-based solutions (NbS) could create up to 32 million new jobs by 2030.