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Engineers Unveil Sustainable Water Purification Technology to Tackle World’s Overreliance On Bottled Water

A team of UK-based engineers have developed game changing new technology that promises to revolutionize access to safe, clean drinking water for millions of people worldwide.

20 May 2024

Uneven Removal of "Forever Chemicals" Threatens Great Lakes Water Quality

"Forever chemicals" like PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are being deposited into the Great Lakes through precipitation, affecting the freshwater relied upon by millions in the US and Canada.

17 May 2024

Berlin’s Oldest Passenger Vessel Enters a New Green Era Powered by Torqeedo

Kaiser Friedrich, a vessel steeped in history, was built in 1886. It recently marked its return to service with a ceremonial christening in central Berlin.

From Torqeedo GmbH 13 May 2024

Jacobs and Baromar to Unlock Cost-Effective Electricity With Launch of Underwater Energy Storage Project

BaroMar, a breakthrough innovator in the energy storage sector, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Jacobs , a renowned global leader in critical infrastructure, engineering and technology solutions.

From Jacobs 3 May 2024

New Technology Promises a Silver Lining for Port Pirie: Cleaning up Marine Environment and Recovering Valuable Metals Worth Millions

New Australian technology could help recover up to $40 million worth of valuable metals from Port Pirie’s contaminated sites and help restore the local marine environment.

2 May 2024

Torqeedo to Integrate Ocean Plastics Into Its Pioneering Products

Every year, an estimated 14 million tons of used plastics end up in the world's waterways and, finally, the ocean. These plastics entangle wildlife, break down into hard-to-remove microplastics, and litter our human and natural environments.

From Torqeedo GmbH 23 Apr 2024

Australia Joins With the UK to Deliver Large-Scale Water Quality Monitoring From Space

Australia’s AquaWatch system, a mission to develop a ‘weather service’ for water quality will be established in the UK, following bilateral support and co-funding from the two countries’ space agencies.

18 Apr 2024

Nanocellulose Is Increasingly Safe for Our Seas, According to Findings From a Study Conducted on Mussels

Cellulose nanofibres represent a promising resource for multiple industrial sectors, but what is their impact on the marine environment? A study published in the prestigious journal Environmental Science Nano of the Royal Society of Chemistry recently addressed this issue in a study on marine organisms considered sentinels of sea health: mussels.

18 Apr 2024

Study Explores Critical Role of Groundwater in Ecosystem Sustainability

Until now, groundwater – a critical water resource around the globe, especially in dry regions – has been largely unstudied in its importance and role in sustaining ecosystems.

4 Apr 2024

Nelo Labs' Pure Life Technology: A Game-Changer in Water Decontamination

In a world where clean water accessibility remains a challenge, In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which focus on ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, Nelo Labs is at the forefront of innovation.

13 Mar 2024