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...
International: Itron announces new app on water education
Itron, Inc., a technology company, and Disco Learning Media, a creative agency and educational consulting firm, have announced that Itron will partner with University of Texas professor Michael...
Pakistan: World Bank provides loan for management of Indus basin
The World Bank has approved financing of US$35 million to support improved management, planning and development of water resources in the Indus River Basin...
Restaurant group saves US$20 million through reduction in energy and water use
Arby’s Restaurant Group, the second largest quick-service sandwich chain in the US, has announced it reached 15.2 percent total energy reduction per company-owned restaurant from a...
Masdar begins desalination programme
Masdar has begun the operational stage of a pilot programme in Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi, which will see 1,500 m3/day of potable water produced over...
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...
Belize community to use solar energy to gain safe drinking water
The Caribbean Development Bank has provided a grant of US$333,488 to fund a new water supply system in Conejo, Belize. Officials from the Government of...
China turns to carbon-neutral treatment plants
By Xiaodi Hao and Rowan Kohll
In Zhejiang province on China’s east coast, people pride themselves on tenacity and ingenuity. Both qualities appear to have...
EU and EBRD support water supply in Jordan
The European Union (EU) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are supporting Jordan’s efforts to extend the use of sustainable and...
India: Farmers to receive energy efficient water pumps
In an initiative similar to the Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme, the Indian Ministry of Power aims to provide farmers with energy efficient water pumps...
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Unleashing the diverse potential of anaerobic digestion
The recent IWA Specialist Group conference in Istanbul showcased the latest advances in use of anaerobic digestion. Kala Vairavamoorthy was struck by the growing...
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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...
