Water Treatment News
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Very heavy rain bouts are on the wayHere is the long-term forecast. Rain will become more torrential, flash floods more frequent. Very heavy rain is a simple response to global temperatures. -
China moves to protect its crop biodiversityA wider range of crop varieties would decrease fertiliser and water use, reduce soil pollution and help insects.
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Thirsty Singapore taps into innovation to secure its water futureFacing growing water stress and worried about tensions over imports from Malaysia, Singapore is harnessing innovative technology and policy to shore up its water supplies. -
Running dry: Competing for water on a thirsty planetFrom India to Singapore, from Los Angeles to South Africa, cities and rural communities are increasingly becoming thirsty for water. How can the world sustainably use this vital resource, and avoid conflicts arising from its scarcity?
Water Treatment Opinion
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Big Pharma emits more greenhouse gases than the automotive industry– In a first, researchers find that the pharmaceutical industry is a significant contributor to global warming, and is dirtier than the global car industry. Companies with the lowest emissions are also the most profitable. -
Tech accelerators help nonprofits fast-track technology aimed at solving environmental challengesCarbon & Climate
Tech accelerators help nonprofits fast-track technology aimed at solving environmental challenges
– Innovative partnerships provide the coaching, capital and connections needed to turn bright ideas into sustainable solutions. -
How water insecurity fuels global conflict– Although water-related insecurity can easily exacerbate tensions within and between countries due to its prime role in economies and human livelihoods, it is not yet taken seriously. What does it take for water risks to be on the agenda?
Videos
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What would the world be like if there was water for all?– Worldwide, 100 million families are stuck in a cycle of poverty and disease because of the lack of access to clean water. What would it take to slake humanity's thirst for water in a sustainable way?
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How clean water transforms lives– Particularly for women, access to clean water creates education and economic opportunities.
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Solar cells help purify water in remote areas–
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a water purification plant that provides clean water far beyond the reach of the electrical grid - thanks to solar cells.
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