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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. The water...

New study on the density of desalination membranes could help researchers produce clean water for farms

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 bacterium

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.

The safety of our freshwater supplies

Professor Thomas D Shahady from the University of Lynchburg describes the growing concerns over the safety of our freshwater supplies. A question often asked around...

New self-watering soil pulls water from the air to distribute to plants

Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin, USA, have created a self-watering soil that can pull water from the air and distribute it...

European biodiversity: 81% of protected habitat in poor condition

The European Commission has published its latest assessment of European biodiversity and a comprehensive overview of the most vulnerable habitats protected under EU law. Intensive...

€5.37m to improve the sustainability of aquaculture in Denmark

The Danish Fisheries Agency has announced the launch of a new grant scheme, worth €5.37m, to improve the sustainability of aquaculture facilities and stimulate...

Innovators safely reduce water pollution using chlorine dioxide

Innovators from the University of Belgrade (UoB), Serbia, and South Ural State University (SUSU), Russia, have developed a method to safely reduce water pollution,...

The Floods Directive: adapting to the future risk of flooding

European Commission’s Directorate-General for the Environment, discusses how flood risk management helps us understand the future risk of flooding and how to adapt to...

Developing solutions to agricultural runoff and water contamination

Professor Bernd Lennartz from the University of Rostock investigates methods of reducing water contamination by developing solutions to agricultural runoff. Ground and surface water quality...

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