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1 Aug 2022 TOKYO

Regulator Approves Release

The IAEA says the release, which will take place over many years and is not expected to begin before spring 2023, meets international standards and "will not cause any harm to the environment".

1 Aug 2022 BEIRUT

Lebanon: Children's Health At Risk

UNICEF has updated its report on Lebanon and says public sector providers have been unable to provide sufficient water to their customers, largely as a result of the power crisis, but also because they are unable to afford parts, repairs and diesel, amid spiraling inflation.

1 Aug 2022 BETHLEHEM PA, United States

New Study Confirms Health Hazard Related To Lead In Water

New data reveals robust evidence of adverse health impacts of lead contaminated water. Among the findings: prenatal lead exposure increased the chance of low-birth-weight by 18% and increased the probability of preterm birth by 19%.

1 Aug 2022 SHANGHAI, China

NDB Approves $875 Million USD For Water, Sanitation And Transport

$600 Million USD for water connection and sewage projects, mostly in the city of Sao Paulo.

1 Aug 2022 CAIRO, Egypt

EU Grants $120 Million USD To Support Egypt’s Water And Energy Sectors

Financing will support two key sectors to deliver ambitious plans that aim to accelerate sustainable management of water resources and further develop desalination and wastewater treatment projects.

30 Jul 2022 YORK, United Kingdom

Pharmaceutical Waste Endangering World’s Rivers

Forty-three percent of the world's rivers have levels of pharmaceutical pollution that are of concern.

30 Jul 2022 LUSAKA, Zambia

“Game Changer” National Water Investment Programme Launched In Zambia

Zambia launches Water Investment Programme to enhance job creation through gender sensitive investments in water security, industrialisation and climate resilient development.

28 Jul 2022 DETROIT MI, United States

Investment In Drinking Water Infrastructure Made Easy

A new tool to improve decision-making in the field of investments in drinking water drinking water investment has been developed in the United States.

28 Jul 2022 AMHERST MA, United States

Study Assesses Impact Of Lithium Mining On Water Resources

Lithium mining does reduce groundwater availability, but to a lesser extent than other sectors. The study focused on whether water supply would restock levels to compensate mining activity and found that this may depend on how old the water is, given that the recharge times for most aquifers in the

28 Jul 2022 DELHI, India

Dangerous Levels Of Toxic Chemical Found In Indian Drinking Water

Levels of Nonylphenol ranging from 29.1 parts per billion (ppb) to 80.5 ppb were found in 15 samples taken across the country. A safe level is considered to be 0.33 ppb.

28 Jul 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States

US To Invest In Water Related Ecosystems

The new investment programme is aimed "to advance quantifiable and sustained water savings by protecting watersheds impacted by wildland fire, restoring aquatic habitats and stream beds, and advancing other environmental restoration projects to mitigate drought-related impacts.”

28 Jul 2022 CAPE TOWN, South Africa

New Crypto Project Raises $150 Million USD For Water Infrastructure Investment

Projects in water-scarce regions can expect to benefit from the use of blockchain technology that is expected to facilitate investments by eliminating barriers and making the transfer of funds easier.