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19 Apr 2021 Lilongwe
EIB Lends $35.7 Million USD To Malawi For Water Infrastructure
Projects in Balaka and Machinga districts, scheduled to commence in March 22 for completion by August 2023, will help to relieve "pathetic" situation. Soft loan to be repaid over 20 years.
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.
19 Apr 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
US Supreme Court Decision On Prolonged Interstate Water Dispute
The US State of Georgia's river water use has been held not responsible for reduction in oyster bed volumes; Florida held responsible for inadequate protection of species.
17 Apr 2021 ALOR SETAR, Malaysia
Malaysian States In Water Stand-off
Interstate squabbling escalates in competition for water resources. NGO coalition pleas for mediation and unity to protect forest from land clearing and logging.
17 Apr 2021 JARARTA, Indonesia
Cyclone Seroja Kills Hundreds In Indonesia
Flash floods and landslides in East Timor force mass evacuations and destroy COVID PPE storage facility.
16 Apr 2021 TOKYO, Japan
Plan To Release Water From Fukushima Sparks Outrage
The Fukushima nuclear plant is running out of space to store radioactive water following its destruction in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Plans by owners TEPCO to begin discharging the "treated" water into the Pacific Ocean have been met with dismay by some but cautiously welcomed by others.
16 Apr 2021 Chennai, India
Climate Change Action Required To Prevent "Chaotic" Monsoons In India
New research predicts that Indian monsoons will become stronger and more chaotic without collective climate action from policy makers across the globe. Scientists warn that increased rainfall in the region will be detrimental to India's agricultural industry and the economy.
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.
8 Apr 2021 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
First DEWA Project Using Independent Water Producer (IWP) Model
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signs water purchase agreement with Utico FZC, boosts water capacity and clean energy goals.
8 Apr 2021 PASADENA CA, United States
Soil Moisture Is Key Factor In Carbon Uptake Variability From Land Ecosystems
Soil moisture causes changes to the temperature and humidity near the surface of plants which affects the photosynthesis process and in turn alters carbon absorption rates from land ecosystems.
7 Apr 2021 NEW DELHI, India
“Cordial” Meeting of India-Pakistan Permanent Indus Commission
India maintains its position that construction activities on the Chenab River are treaty-compliant. Pakistan requests information share re planned projects.