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New Gel Device Provides a Glimmer of Hope Amid Water Scarcity

A ray of hope might be on the horizon for substantial areas of the world suffering from water scarcity: the capacity to efficiently convert heated air into drinkable water.

12 Sep 2023

Tri-Gen System Set to Revolutionize Sustainable Energy Production

As part of a recent collaboration between Toyota and power system manufacturer FuelCell Energy, a new standard has been set in clean energy production. These two powerhouses have teamed up to create the world’s first “Tri-gen system.”

From Toyota 8 Sep 2023

MIT's J-PAL Launches Clean Air and Water Labs to Improve Access to Safe Water and Air

MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is launching the Clean Air and Water Labs, with support from Community Jameel, to generate evidence-based solutions aimed at increasing access to clean air and water.

30 Aug 2023

Hydropower's Window of Opportunity in Africa is Closing Fast

Abundant rainfall, massive gorges, enormous waterfalls: the geography of Africa has all the elements for producing electricity from river flow. For decades, many African countries have relied on hydropower for electricity generation, including projects that inspire as much awe as controversy.

25 Aug 2023

Climate Change and Water Withdrawals Will Impact European Rivers

Water availability is limited, and several socio-economic sectors compete for the available water resources.

23 Aug 2023

Collecting Clean Water From Fog

Researchers at ETH Zurich have demonstrated the use of a specially coated metal mesh to harvest water from fog and simultaneously remove pollutants. People living in dry but foggy areas should benefit from this technology.

From ETH Zurich 22 Aug 2023

Climate Change has Stalled Global Plant Water Use Efficiency, Study Finds

As climate change causes levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to rapidly rise, scientists have widely believed that the increase might play a role in helping to improve the way plants consume water, known as water use efficiency (WUE).

17 Aug 2023

Wastewater Treatment Plants Affect Species Composition of Invertebrates

Effluents from wastewater treatment plants have a dual effect: Some species disappear, while others benefit. Especially certain insect orders, such as stonefly and caddisfly larvae, are decimated.

14 Aug 2023

Integrated Water-Carbon Management Framework Crucial to Address Power Sector Challenges

Water scarcity and climate change is a threat to energy security, as carbon emission reduction from water and dry cooling of power plants remains a major challenge worldwide.

10 Aug 2023

New Class of Artificial Water Channels can Improve the Energy-Efficiency of Current Industrial Water Purification Methods

A team led by scientists from the National University of Singapore's (NUS) Department of Biological Sciences in collaboration with the French Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) has successfully synthesised a special protein-mimic that can self-assemble into a pore structure.

3 Aug 2023