ACCIONA in “Desalination for the Environment, Clean Water and Energy” Congress organized…
ACCIONA is participating in the "Desalination for the Environment, Clean Water and Energy" congress from 22 to 26 May, organized by the European Desalination Society (EDS). This year it will be held in the city of Limassol (Cyprus) and will…
IberBlue Wind build the La Pinta With a capacity of 900MW
The Spanish offshore wind farm will span an area of around 316 km2 and will have up to 55 turbines, each with an 18 MW capacity, to create renewable energy for more than 670,000 families.
IberBlue Wind has announced intentions to invest…
How Do Bioenergy Crops Enhance and Store Soil Carbon?
A scientist from West Virginia University believes that the search for sustainable bio-energy and solutions to climate change may be indiscernible
Edward Brzostek, Associate Professor of Biology, and his students at WVU's Eberly College…
Cutting carbon and costs in the water sector: the case for energy efficient motors
Many water and wastewater treatment plants still employ inefficient electric motors. Modernizing motor systems is critical for cost reduction, meeting expanding demand, and lowering emissions.
In certain locations, demand for clean water…
Climate Change is Causing Faster Warming of the Hottest Days Relative to Average Summer Days
According to recent research conducted under the direction of the University of Oxford, North-West Europe's hottest days are warming at a rate that is twice that of typical summer days. With regard to England, Wales, and Northern France,…
New material inspired by mussels can clean pollutants from water
Khalifa University researchers have created a novel polymer that can remove colours from industrial effluent. The new substance is inspired by mussels and is constructed of a polymer called polydopamine that has been treated with an ionic…
Tertiary wastewater treatment plant inaugurated in Tunisia
Tunisia has started operating the Siliana tertiary wastewater treatment facility after completing restoration and extension work, according to ZAWYA.
This initiative aims to improve water quality, safeguard natural resources, and improve…
For the first time, wind energy is in the lead in the UK.
For the first time, Britain's growing fleet of wind turbines generated more electricity than gas-fired power plants in the first three months of this year. At the same time, two North Sea offshore wind firms intend to begin a road…
Water operators enabled to cut CO2e emissions by 2.8 million metric tons, using Xylem technology
Xylem, a global water technology firm, has made substantial progress on its Sustainability Goals for 2022, including assisting water utilities to reduce CO2 emissions by 2.8 million metric tons since 2019.
Xylem aims to advance water…
EPA’s new PFAS rules don’t account for major source of drinking water contamination
Earlier this year, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed maximum permissible levels of six PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds) - so-called everlasting chemicals - in drinking water.
However, the proposed guidelines do not…