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U.S. Under-Secretary of State Otero Discusses Water Security in Indonesia
24 May 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Indonesia, JAKARTA — I I .S. Under-Secretary of State for Democracy and Global ^^ Affairs Maria Otero discussed issues ranging from water security and the environment to human rights and political/economic
China Further Relaxes Rules for Private Investment in Water
24 May 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — T he Chinese government has opened a new range of government-run industries, including water, to the private sector.
Oasys Water Commercializes FO Membrane
24 May 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
UNITED STATE S, MA, CAMBRIDGE (Oasys Water Inc.) — Oasys Water Inc. will commercialize its high-performance forward osmosis (FO) membrane. The company called this a next step toward the introduction of disruptive, lower-cost
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19 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
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New Chilean Government Finds Water Rights to Be Oversubscribed
19 May 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CHILE, SANTIAGO — A preliminary investigation by the General Water Directorate (DGA) in the Public Works Ministry found that water
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Social Development Fund Selects Contractors for Micro-Projects
19 May 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
BAKU, Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan Business Center) — The Social Development Fund for Internally Displaces Persons (IDPs) announced selection of contractors for community micro-projects within the framework of a World Bank project.
Agriculture U.S., Brazilian Researchers Investigate Matter and Nutrients Flowing From Amazon Into Sea
19 May 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
ATHENS, GA (University Of Georgia) — A team of U.S.
PPPs Increase Utilities' Efficiency, Says Veolia Official
19 May 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
SOFIA, Bulgaria (FOCUS News Agency (Bulgaria)) — Projects involving the private sector generally lead to increased efficiency in water utilities, better customer service and new technologies, according to Mariana Iteva, business development manage
Manila Water Concessionaires Prepare for Expected Shortages
17 May 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
MANILA, Philippines — The two water companies servicing the capital of the Philippines and its surrounding districts have begun work on a number of measures designed to alleviate water shortages by 2015.
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17 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
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Dais Analytic Ships NanoClear System for Northern China Facility
17 May 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
FL, TAMPA (Dais Analytic Corporation) — Nanotechnology firm Dais Analytic Corporation shipped the first component of its NanoClear clean water process system as part of a $48 million USD sales agreement with CAST Systems Control Technolog
Minister: Kyrgyz Plant Profitable for Downstream Countries
12 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — which regulates the water regime of Central Asia, and the plants will fulfill their function.
"It is a sure thing that we must build the Kambarata-1 hydroelectric
Black & Veatch CEO Outlines Four Pressures Facing Water Sector
12 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, OVERLAND PARK, KS — Black & Veatch President and CEO Dan McCarthy last week told OOSKAnews that the main pressures facing the water industry fall into four categories — climate change, political, economic and
North China Groundwater Over-Exploited
10 May 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — | groundwater in North China is overexploited by 120 billion cubic meters, according to a report by the People's Daily Online, which cited earlier official statements.
Oman Prioritizes Preservation, Rational Use, Sustainable Development
10 May 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TEHRAN, Iran — o man has created a comprehensive water management system that prioritizes sustainable development, water resource preservation and the rationalization of water
GCC Water Sector in Need of "Structural Change," Says Consulting Firm
10 May 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
duBai, united arab emirates — Management consulting firm A.T.
Kearney called for structural change and operational improvements in the water sector in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, claiming cost savings of
Government Denies Delay in Disi Project
10 May 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
AMMAN (Jordan Times) — The government on May 4 denied reports that implementation of the multimilliondollar Disi Water Conveyance Project would be delayed. The project is "on track as planned," it said.
Jordan River Could Run Dry Next Year
10 May 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
AMMAN, Jordan (Jordan Times) — The Jordan River will run dry by next year due to overexploitation and pollution, a new report by Friends of the Earth Middle East (FoEME) warned. The river has lost more than
Political Tensions Expected to Have Limited Impact on Infrastructure Investment
3 May 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
Bangkok, thailand (Bangkok Post (Thailand)) — Escalating political tensions in Thailand are expected to have only a limited impact on infrastructure investment and the economy in the country, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Darco Investigates Possible Corruption in Taiwan Unit
3 May 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
sinGapore (Channel News Asia) — Darco Water Technologies is launching an investigations into possible misappropriation of funds in its Taiwan unit. In a filing to the Singapore Exchange, the company said
Jordan Evaluates Companies for Jordan Red Sea Project
3 May 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
AMMAN, Jordan (Jordan Times) — Jordan is evaluating proposals from companies interested in being master developer of the $10 billion USD Jordan Red Sea Project (JRSP), according to Adnan Zu'bi, assistant secretary general and spo
Professor Proposes Water Hyacinth to Clean Rivers
3 May 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
MANILA, Philippines (The Philippine Star) — An environmental sciences professor in the Philippines proposed a low-cost technology using water hyacinth (water lily) and bamboo to clean polluted rivers. Dr. Macrina Zafaralla of
Only 40 Percent of Households Have Toilets
3 May 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
KATHMANDU (Himalayan Times (Nepal)) — According to Ministry of Physical Planning and Works (MoPPW), 1.9 million households in Nepal, or 40 percent of the country's 4.75 million households, have toilets. The ministry data shows that
Denim Manufacturing Contaminating Pearl River
3 May 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
China, GUANGZHOU (CNN) — The process by which denim is made in China, the world's blue jeans capital, may be poisoning China's water supply. Satellite images of part of the Pearl River adjacent to blue
Water Use in Developed World Leads to Worsening Global Crisis
28 Apr 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Developed countries that are importing goods and food items are contributing to worsening water shortages in parts of the
Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water Considers "Social Water Support"
28 Apr 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SOFIA, Bulgaria — T he Ministry of Environment and Water is considering social support in the water sector, which would reduce water expenses for the poorest residents.
Water Use in Developed World Leads to Worsening Global Crisis
28 Apr 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Developed countries that are importing goods and food items are contributing to worsening water shortages in parts of the
World's Water Cycle Intensifies
28 Apr 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
Australia, CLAYTON SOUTH (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research) — The world's water cycle has intensified, which will make arid regions drier and wet regions wetter, according to new research from Australia' Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organiza
World's Water Cycle Intensifies
28 Apr 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
Australia, CLAYTON SOUTH (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) — The world's water cycle has intensified, which will make arid regions drier and wet regions wetter, according to new research from Australia' Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organiza
Water Use in Developed World Leads to Worsening Global Crisis
26 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Developed countries that are importing goods and food items are contributing to worsening water shortages in parts of the
U.S. Urges Middle Eastern Countries to Share Water
26 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — In a sign of the of the U.S. administration's increased interest in global water issues, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Global
Water Use in Developed World Leads to Worsening Global Crisis
26 Apr 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — Developed countries that are importing goods and food items are contributing to worsening water shortages in parts of the
ADB Performance on Track in 2009
26 Apr 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
MANILA, Philippines (Asian Development Bank) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) 's performance was on track to meet output targets in the core sectors of infrastructure, education and finance in 2009, according to a new report by the bank.
Margao Takes Steps to Mitigate Water Shortage
26 Apr 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
India, MARGAO (Times of India) — The water supply division of the public works department (PWD) at Margao took measures to mitigate water shortages and ensure equitable distribution of water during the summer.
World's Water Cycle Intensifies
26 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
Australia, CLAYTON SOUTH (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) — The world's water cycle has intensified, which will make arid regions drier and wet regions wetter, according to new research from Australia' Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organiza
World's Water Cycle Intensifies
26 Apr 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
Australia, CLAYTON SOUTH (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) — The world's water cycle has intensified, which will make arid regions drier and wet regions wetter, according to new research from Australia' Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organiza
Japanese Government Backs Moves to Win Overseas Water Contracts
19 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TOKYO, Japan — The Japanese government announced it will support efforts by the country's businesses to win water supply and sewerage contracts in overseas countries,
Magnetic Technologies Works With Pakistan to Reduce Soil Salinity
19 Apr 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
duBai, UAE (Reuters) — Magnetic Technologies, which sells magnetic irrigation systems, is working with the Pakistani government to reduce salinity of 6 million hectares of farmland, according to Magnetic Technologies Mana
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