China must balance air, carbon and water to harness clean energy
Identifying China’s natural gas resources depends on its ability to balance air quality, carbon emissions, and water stress, researchers argue.
China is slowly changing its...
Researchers unveil ocean wave energy generator
A device that generates the energy of an ocean wave three times the average amplitude could provide a concentrated source of kinetic energy if...
Start-up produces clean water from thin air
Three young entrepreneurs have joined forces in Nairobi Kenya to create a product that generates clean drinking water out of thin air.
Majik Water aims...
Solar water heater market to reach US$4 billion by 2025
The global market for solar water heaters could reach US$4.13 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research.
Demand for energy-efficient...
Genifuel to pilot biofuel processing technology in Vancouver
Genifuel Corporation, a US water technology firm that specialises in turning wet organic wastes into renewable fuels, will pilot a new system that converts...
Gradiant Corporation trials new waste-saving system
Gradiant Corporation, a Boston-based water treatment solutions firm, has announced the start of official demonstrations for its new Counterflow Reverse Osmosis (CFRO) processing technology.
The...
PARC and Nestlé agree to promote water-saving technologies
The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and Nestlé Pakistan will together promote smart water-saving and eco-friendly technology as a solution to the country’s current...
Dams in India cause more harm than good, says UN report
Indian dams have failed to ensure long-term food security and have even increased instances of human displacement in the country, according to a United...
World Bank and UN report warns of growing global water crisis
The World Bank and the United Nations have published a report warning that 40 percent of the world is currently affected by water scarcity....
Aqaba recovering energy from wastewater
The only coastal city of what may be the world’s most water scarce country has prioritised “Zero Discharge”, cleaning up the air by cleaning...
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Inside IWA’s DNA: how we adapt and thrive
The recent success of the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is the latest sign that IWA is thriving. Kala Vairavamoorthy explores the reasons...
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UNU report warns on tipping points if environmental risks not addressed
A new report released by the United Nations University (UNU) has found that drastic changes to fundamental socioecological systems are likely if environmental risks...
