Tag: Water Supply
Aquatic ecosystem services: From concept to economic valuation
The University of Waterloo’s Ecohydrology Research Group and Water Resources Economics Research Group detail how vital it is to optimise our aquatic ecosystem services, ensuring...
Eliminating waterborne viruses with novel water purification technology
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a water purification method to remove and inactivate waterborne viruses.
With the help of sophisticated microscopy and computational...
Mitigating water-related natural disasters with new technology
Dr Hamid Mehmood, Senior Researcher at the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health, spoke to Innovation News Network about the development of a...
Towards a sustainable water future
The University of Lynchburg’s Dr Thomas Shahady argues that a sustainable water future depends on preparation now.
Eradicating water inequity with the International Water Association
The International Water Association and its members are working to make a world in which water inequity is a thing of the past.
Protecting biodiversity and tackling climate change with peat restoration
Mitigating the effects of climate change and safeguarding biodiversity with more than £16m of funding through Natural England’s Peat Restoration Grants.
The Department for Environment,...
Creating accessible water quality monitoring to combat water pollution
As water pollution continues to rise, we must find ways to put water quality monitoring in the hands of local communities.
Researchers convert seawater into drinking water in minutes
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology have developed a novel alternative seawater desalination membrane to produce drinking water.
Utilising textiles for more efficient wastewater treatment
A researcher at the University of Borås has developed a purification technique that uses textiles for more efficient wastewater treatment.
Is stand-alone renewable energy and clean water production possible?
Blue Power Synergy is working towards the creation of stand-alone renewable energy systems to produce not only electricity but also clean water.
Managing global water resources with a novel digital platform
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is coordinating a new project for the development of a digital platform for managing global water resources.
Ensuring the waste water sector meets environmental challenges
Europe’s waste water service providers can help meet the Green Deal’s ambitions, meet environmental challenges and make our water services fit for the future.
Using Artificial Intelligence to effectively monitor water quality
Researchers at the University of Stirling have developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor water quality more effectively.
Technological improvements in precision crop irrigation
Scientists at University of Illinois have identified solutions that could lead to technological advancements in precision crop irrigation.
Oil spills quickly photooxidise and produce tar in the ocean
Researchers studying the Deepwater Horizon oil spill have found that the oil photooxidises and forms tar in the nearby coastal areas.
Renewing urban water quality
Dr Thomas Shahady from the University of Lynchburg outlines how challenges facing urban water quality can be addressed through a more holistic approach.
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New study on the density of desalination membranes could help researchers produce clean water...
A new study aims to improve the efficiency of desalination membranes by studying how their density impacts their ability to clean water.
Water Europe on achieving a water-smart society
Durk Krol of Water Europe discusses the barriers to achieving a water-smart society and how Water Europe is developing the solutions.
Scientists have developed a new method of treating sewage using a new strain of...
A team of researchers has developed a new method of treating sewage that is much simpler, cheaper, and greener than existing methods.
Researchers outline the issue with extracting the Moon’s resources
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory has published the issues associated with the growing interest in extracting the Moon’s resources.