Chittagong to improve access to safe and reliable water
The World Bank has approved US$47.50 million to improve water, sanitation, and drainage infrastructure in Chittagong, with the aim of helping about 650,000 inhabitants...
Singapore: New CCTV technology reduces water pollution from worksite
A new technology introduced in Singapore could reduce the amount of silt and sediment that makes its way from construction sites into the country’s water systems, while...
Ireland: Irish Water to upgrade wastewater infrastructure
Veolia Ireland has secured a new contract from Irish Water for wastewater infrastructure. This contract comprises a €2.16 million upgrade of the wastewater infrastructure at County Cavan and...
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....
United States: Winery to be first in the US to use closed-loop biological wastewater...
Fetzer Vineyards, a sustainable winemaking company, has plans to install the BioFiltro BIDA System at its Mendocino winery, thereby becoming the first American winery to use the closed-loop...
United States: California set to reduce overflows of chlorinated water
California Water Service, the largest subsidiary of California Water Service Group, has received approval for the company’s first patent, for a device that helps protect the environment by...
UNEP warns of climate adaptation gap
UNEP has released the sixth edition of its Adaptation gap report and, in a report subtitled ‘The gathering storm’, sets out how the world...
Irish government announces Cork flood protection plan
The Irish government has announced a major investment in flood relief works for Cork City, in the south of Ireland, bringing protection to 2,100...
UK heatwave leads to water restrictions
Record June temperatures across the UK last month have created unprecedented demand for water, forcing utilities to impose restrictions and bans.
Although dam and reservoir...
New study warns of rising water use for fracking
Volumes of water used for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) have risen more than seven-fold in the last five to six years, a new study shows.
The...
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Rain Schools progress in Cambodia
As Cambodia and Korea position themselves as leaders in rainwater awareness, education and training, Cambodia has launched the Rain School Initiative which is aiming...
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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...
