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WEX Announces Innovation Awards
1 Mar 2013 - 11:08 by Local Press Report
LONDON (Water and Energy Exchange) — The Water and Energy Exchange has announced the winners of its water-energy innovation awards competition. The winner in Innovation in Process Technology was VITENS - Clean Operator Project.
Asian Researchers Lead the World in Nanofiltration
14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by Local Press Report
OH, COLUMBUS (Chemical Abstracts) — Water scarcity is driving innovation in water filtration technology in Asia, with Asian researchers leading the world in patent activity related to nanofiltration, according to a report by the Chemi
WMO to Work With Caribbean Countries
8 Dec 2010 - 14:35 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — The World Metrological Organization (WMO) will work with Caribbean Countries to build an educational curriculum that will teach citizens about hydrological cycles by 2012.
Businesses Globally Face Increased Water-Related Risks
24 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
SOUTH AFRICA, CAPE TOWN (Circle of Blue Water News) — Businesses worldwide face increasing water-related risks, according to a new guide by the U.N. Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate. The Guide to Responsible Business Engagement —
Businesses Globally Face Increased Water-Related Risks
24 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
SOUTH AFRICA, CAPE TOWN (Circle of Blue Water News) — Businesses worldwide face increasing water-related risks, according to a new guide by the U.N. Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate. The Guide to Responsible Business Engagement —
SPML Infra Eyes Water Companies for Takeover in Asian Markets
22 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, KolKata — Indian infrastructure development company SPML Infra Limited is eying acquisitions to grow its presence in the water business. The company has allocated at least
Businesses Globally Face Increased Water-Related Risks
22 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
CAPE TOWN (Circle of Blue Water News) — Businesses worldwide face increasing water-related risks, according to a new guide by the U.N. Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate. The Guide to Responsible Business Engagement —
Businesses Globally Face Increased Water-Related Risks
22 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by Local Press Report
SOUTH AFRICA, CAPE TOWN (Circle of Blue Water News) — Businesses worldwide face increasing water-related risks, according to a new guide by the U.N. Global Compact's CEO Water Mandate. The Guide to Responsible Business Engagement —
Mexican Forum Calls for New Policies
17 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, MEXICO CITY — The Mexican federal government must change its policy on water or face severe shortages in many regions in the not so distant future, which could lead to social conflict, said Universidad
Japanese Firms Interested in RedDead Canal
15 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
TOKYO (Jordan Times) — Several Japanese technology firms have expressed interest in the Red Sea-Dead Sea canal project, said Koichi Sato, deputy director of water industry and infrastructure systems.
Japanese Firms Interested in RedDead Canal
15 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by Local Press Report
TOKYO, Japan (Jordan Times) — Several Japanese technology firms have expressed interest in the Red Sea-Dead Sea canal project, said Koichi Sato, deputy director of water industry and infrastructure systems.
World's Major Rivers Under Threat, Warns Report
3 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
new yorK, ny, united states — Most of the world's rivers, which serve as much as 80 percent of the human population, or about 5 billion people, are threatened by multiple environmental stressors, including
World's Major Rivers Under Threat, Warns Report
3 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
new yorK, ny, united states — Most of the world's rivers, which serve as much as 80 percent of the human population, or about 5 billion people, are threatened by multiple environmental stressors, including
INRH Invests in Improvements to Camagliey Plant
3 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
Cuba, CAMAGUEY (Radio Cadena Agramonte (Cuba)) — The National Institute of Water Resources (INRH) is investing a significant amount of funds for improvements to the local water treatment plant in Camaguey. The goal is to improve the
New India's Revised Water Policy to Factor in Impact of Climate Change
1 Nov 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — India is actively reworking its National Water Policy to factor in the impact of climate change on water resources, so stakeholders will have better basin-level
World's Major Rivers Under Threat, Warns Report
1 Nov 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
new yorK, ny, united states — Most of the world's rivers, which serve as much as 80 percent of the human population, or about 5 billion people, are threatened by multiple environmental stressors, including
World's Major Rivers Under Threat, Warns Report
1 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
new yorK, ny, united states — Most of the world's rivers, which serve as much as 80 percent of the human population, or about 5 billion people, are threatened by multiple environmental stressors, including
Human Activities Used Resources of 1.5 Earths in 2007
27 Oct 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Human activities in 2007 used the equivalent of total resources available for 1.5 planet Earths, double the amount of resources used in 1966, according to a new report from WWF International.
Human Activities Used Resources of 1.5 Earths in 2007
27 Oct 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Human activities in 2007 used the equivalent of total resources available for 1.5 planet Earths, double the amount of resources used in 1966, according to a new report from WWF International.
Human Activities Used Resources of 1.5 Earths in 2007
25 Oct 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Human activities in 2007 used the equivalent of total resources available for 1.5 planet Earths, double the amount of resources used in 1966, according to a new report from WWF International.
Human Activities Used Resources of 1.5 Earths in 2007
25 Oct 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Human activities in 2007 used the equivalent of total resources available for 1.5 planet Earths, double the amount of resources used in 1966, according to a new report from WWF International.
IWMI Chief Calls for "Blue-Green" Revolution in Global Water Governance
22 Sep 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Australia, BRISBANE — I Jr. Colin Chartres, director-general of the International Water Management Institute, called for a revolutionary rethink in terms of how the world looks at water supply.
IWMI Chief Calls for "Blue-Green" Revolution in Global Water Governance
22 Sep 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Australia, BRISBANE — I Jr. Colin Chartres, director-general of the International Water Management Institute, called for a revolutionary rethink in terms of how the world looks at water supply.
PBG to Release Its Stake in Hydrobudowa
22 Sep 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
WARSAW, Poland (Warsaw Business Journal (Poland)) — Polish construction giant PBG plans to sell a controlling 51 percent stake in sewage system and water infrastructure firm Hydrobudowa. The value of the Hydrobudowa shares could be some
IWMI Chief Calls for "Blue-Green" Revolution in Global Water Governance
20 Sep 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Australia, BRISBANE — Dr. Colin Chartres, director-general of the International Water Management Institute, called for a revolutionary rethink in terms of how the world looks at water supply.
IWMI Chief Calls for "Blue-Green" Revolution in Global Water Governance
20 Sep 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Australia, BRISBANE — I Jr. Colin Chartres, director-general of the International Water Management Institute, called for a revolutionary rethink in terms of how the world looks at water supply.
IWMI Says Increased Investment, More Effort Required in Water Storage
13 Sep 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sweden, STOCKHOLM — The Sri-Lanka based International Water Management Institute (IWMI) called for increased investment in diverse forms of water storage to address challenges to food security and economic development
Automated MeterReading Project Attracts Private Companies' Interest
25 Aug 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
PUERTO RICO, SAN JUAN (Environmental Protection) — A public-private partnership project to provide technology and automated water meter readings has generated strong interest from investors worldwide.
Water Issues in China, India Will Increase Demands on Agriculture
23 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Canada, CALGARY — Water issues in China and India could increase demand on world agriculture commodity markets, according to a new analysis by Canadian-based research firm Enquirica Research Inc.
Three South Asian Agencies Carry Out Water Security Research
23 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report
KATHMANDU (AN1 (India)/ nepalnews.com) — The Nepal Engineering College, the South Asian Integrated Water Resources Management Consortium and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology are working together on a three-year research
South Africa Needs Demand-Side Management
2 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
SOUTH AFRICA, PRETORIA (Creamer Media's Engineering Weekly (South Africa)) — South Africa is going to have to look at demand-side management at the local level in order to address water scarcity in the country, according to an expert at the Sustainable Water Resources Confer
Yogev Resigns from Economics Council to Focus on Water Company
2 Aug 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
TEL AVIV, Israel (Globes (Israel)) — National Economics Council chairman Ori Yogev has resigned fro his post in order to focus on his company, Whitewater Technology Group. Yogev had accepted his seat on the council at the personal
Sofia Water Starts Project to Improve Water Supply in Poduyane
30 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SOFIA, Bulgaria — A t the end of June Sofia Water will start a new project to reconstruct the Poduyane water main in Suha Reka district.
Mr. Rooter, 3M Help With Haiti's Water Sources
23 Jun 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
HAITI, TX, WACO (Mr. Rooter Company) — Mr. Rooter Plumbing and 3M Purification Inc. teamed up to educate Haitians on how to safely use their water.
Energy Recovery to Provide PX Pressure Exchanger for Grand Cayman Desal Plant
26 May 2010 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
CA, CAYMAN ISLANDS, SAN LEANDRO (Energy Recovery Inc) — Energy Recovery Inc.
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
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
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.
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
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
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