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26 May 2021 Brussels, Belgium
ZERO BRINE: Extracting Value From Europe's Industrial Wastewater
Four-year $12.2 Million USD Innovation Action project aims to "close the loop" on saline wastewater by proving that extracting minerals from brine can eliminate disposal, slash pollution and transform waste into value in water-intensive industries.
12 May 2021 GLASGOW, United Kingdom
SDGs: Leadership And Sustainable Policies Required
Even developed countries will find it difficult to meet their Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Guest article by Professor Asit Biswas and Professor Cecilia Tortajada.
7 May 2021 Istanbul
Turkey: Erdogan's Canal Megaproject Has Domestic Bank Problems
Turkey's president Erdogan appears determined to press ahead with his Istanbul canal megaproject, despite a lack of financial support from Turkish banks and threats to ecosystems and the city's water supply. Banks cite UN sustainability pact and other risks as reasons for non-involvement.
7 May 2021 Vienna
Water As Climate-change Security Threat In SE Europe
Energy security, severe pollution from mining operations, flooding and water shortages could all lead to increased tensions in "one of the planet's warming hotspots".
4 May 2021 TOULOUSE, France
Glacier Melt's Contribution To Rising Sea Levels
Satellite data offers new methods of measuring individual glacier elevation and mass; regional variations detected. Glacier melt accelerating and contributing to sea level rise.
4 May 2021 STIRLING, United Kingdom
Interview: New Scotland, Hydro Nation Chair
Video interview: A new academic Chair has been appointed as part of Scotland's Hydro Nation initiative. Professor Andrew Tyler of the University of Stirling talks about the need to break through structural boundaries to address water challenges and achieve sustainable prosperity and a green recovery for Scotland.
22 Apr 2021 KYIV, Ukraine
Current Conflict, Historic Nuclear Blast: The Double Threats To Eastern Ukraine Water Supply
A million people lose fresh water supply as more infrastructure damaged in conflict. Continuing risk of radioactive contamination in flooded mine
19 Apr 2021 PARIS, France
Veolia And Suez Settle Acrimonious Takeover Bid
Peace has been declared in a French water battle that saw two of its leading players at loggerheads for more than six months. The proposed merger agreement will create a group with annual revenues of €37 billion. The new Suez will be a standalone entity with revenues of around €7 billion.
16 Apr 2021 GENEVA, Switzerland
Accounting For "Context" In Corporate Water Strategies
New guides from WWF and H and M Group offer a practical guide to understand the strategic importance of water in corporate value chains to create meaningful targets and goals that connect with overall corporate business strategy.
8 Apr 2021 VILNIUS, Lithuania
EIB Finances Vilnius Water System Upgrades
Major upgrades and renovations to ensure long-term sustainability and environmental improvements in water and wastewater networks and treatment facilities.
7 Apr 2021 EDINBURGH, United Kingdom
ICT Supply Chain Faces High Flooding Risk
Key river basins that are particularly vulnerable include Taihu, Dong and Zhu in China; Danube and Rhine in Europe; Colorado and Upper Mississippi in the United States.
7 Apr 2021 LONDON, United Kingdom
Growing Concern Over Levels Of Sewage Discharge Into UK Rivers
Sewage discharge into England and Wales rivers doubled in 2020. Storm overflows are associated with climate change.