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£9m Project to Save Finest View in England

A massive civil engineering project to help save the ‘finest view in England’ is set to get under way at Blenheim Palace later this year.

23 Jan 2020

US Drinking Water Contamination Far Worse Than Previously Thought

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), contamination of US drinking water with toxic ‘forever chemicals’ is far worse than previously thought.

23 Jan 2020

New Device Purifies and Remediates Arsenic-Contaminated Water in Single Step

The process of collecting, purifying, and disposing of polluted water requires a lot of energy. Certain pollutants, such as arsenic, occur in low concentrations, reinforcing the need for much more energy-intensive selective removal processes.

22 Jan 2020

Study Shows a Smarter Technique to Replenish Groundwater

Reclaimed water is injected into depleted aquifers by many municipalities in an effort to replenish groundwater levels.

10 Jan 2020

New Treatment Methods can Reduce Concentration of Drugs in Wastewater

Seven wastewater treatment plants located in the Eastern United States were recently studied, showing a mixed record with regard to removing pharmaceutical drugs like antidepressants and antibiotics.

9 Jan 2020

Metal-Organic Framework Membrane can Efficiently Turn Saltwater Potable

The world’s surface is covered by 71% of seawater, but despite this fact, four billion people still face severe water scarcity problems at least one month of the year.

20 Dec 2019

The ‘Ghostbusters’ Hoping to Tackle a Marine Menace

The University of Portsmouth is aiming to tackle one of the most dangerous types of marine pollution blighting the world’s oceans – ‘ghost fishing’.

20 Dec 2019

Research Reveals Impact of Floral Foam Ingestion on Aquatic Animals

As the cut flower industry reaches one of its most active periods, a new study by researchers from RMIT has revealed that the water-absorbing green floral foam used by florists can lead to microplastics-related issues in the world.

11 Dec 2019

Innovations in Clean, Efficient Marine Diesel Power for Global Markets on Display in New Orleans

Waterborne transport by ocean or inland waterways is a key component of the global commerce system, and diesel engines are the prime mover for many marine applications, as well as the standard for on-board auxiliary power.

10 Dec 2019

Water-Treated TESET Membrane Proves Efficient at Capturing Carbon

Climate concerns are more dependent on the CO2 emission problem. Last year, emissions reached an all-time high. The level of CO2 in the atmosphere might be greater than it has been in three million years.

5 Dec 2019