Biodiversity News
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Modern tools and ancient smarts
Across the eastern Mediterranean region, farmers and other water managers are battling the harsh effects of climate change. Whether in the high plateaus of northeast Lebanon, the valleys of the West Bank, near the gurgling springs of Wadi Seer in Jordan, or deep in the low-lying heart of Egypt’s Nile Delta, they must cope with warmer, more extreme weather patterns. While many of their ...
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Hot Topic: Water Quality in the UK
While water quantity has long been hitting the headlines as one of the main issues of the water crisis, with extreme weather events like droughts and flooding taking centre stage over the last few years, water quality on the other hand has been flying under the radar somewhat… until now that is. Keeping rivers, lakes and streams healthy is an absolute must to sustain life on earth, but it ...
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Announcing SER`s Newest Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioners
We are thrilled to welcome a talented group of practitioners to our Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) program. This unique certification encourages high professional standards for those involved in restoration projects worldwide. Our certified practitioners are experts in the field of restoration and possess a strong background in the biological and physical sciences, alongside ...
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Urban wetlands and the built environment: how Colombo’s green spaces enhance city life
Sitting at the Kelani River delta on the west coast of Sri Lanka, set amidst a backdrop of shiny hotels, red-tiled colonial era-buildings and street markets, Colombo appears to be your typical Asian metropolis. But interspersed amongst the city’s built environment sit 19 kilometers of wetlands. Colombo’s urban wetlands make the city ...
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South East Water’s Supply Resilience Under Investigation
Utility company South East Water supplies drinking water to 2.2 million people around the south-east of England, keeping the taps flowing across Berkshire, Hampshire, kent, Surrey and Sussex… but it seems that its business practices are being called into question, with Ofwat just launching an investigation into the efficiency of its water supply system. An enforcement case has just been ...
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Harnessing the Power of Water Quality Sensors for Environmental Conservation
Water is one of the most essential resources on our planet, and ensuring its quality is crucial for both human health and environmental health. However, water resources around the globe are facing increasing pressures from climate change, pollution, and overuse. Protecting these resources requires accurate and timely information about water quality, and this is where water quality sensors come ...
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30 mil HDPE Liner for Large Pond Liner
Introduction Of 30 Mil HDPE Pond Liner 30 Mil HDPE Pond Liner is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) impermeable membrane that has a thickness of 30 Mil (approximately 0.75mm). This material is known for its excellent impermeability properties and is used in ponds, water bodies, and water ...
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Why A Quarter of the World Faces Extreme Water Stress
It goes without saying that water is essential for life, but for a quarter of the global population, there are times in the year when there is barely enough of it to go around. According to data from Aqueduct, the World Resources Institute suite of tools that measures various markers for potential water risks, 25 countries in the world are exposed to extremely high levels of water stress. This ...
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Have you Been Inspired By World Water Week?
This year’s World Water Week has just come to close, taking place in Stockholm (and online) between August 20th and 24th, focusing on identifying innovative solutions to tackle the water crisis head on and ensure that we can continue to thrive in an increasingly unstable and water-scarce world. The event itself has been taking place each year since 1991, where leading organisations and a ...
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Iberdrola Launches Carbon2Nature to Reduce Global Carbon Footprint
Iberdrola has launched Carbon2Nature (C2N) with the mission of developing high-impact nature-based solutions projects that reduce the global carbon footprint, improve biodiversity, and promote a sustainable economy. The company was born out of the utility's conviction that investing in nature is essential to act against the climate and biodiversity crisis, while at the same time acting as a ...
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Why Invest in a Pulp Molding Tableware Machine
In a world where sustainability and environmental responsibility are gaining paramount importance, businesses are seeking innovative solutions that align with eco-friendly practices. Pulp molding tableware is one such revolutionary concept that offers a sustainable alternative to conventional disposable tableware made from plastic and Styrofoam. Investing in a pulp molding tableware machine not ...
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World Oceans Day 2023 - Planet Ocean: tides are changing
We live on a blue planet. That is why, since 2008, we have been celebrating World Oceans Day every 8 June. Today, under the theme “Ocean planet: tides are changing,” it is essential to remember their important role in our lives. The oceans are the lungs of our planet, producing 50% of the oxygen and absorbing 30% of the carbon dioxide produced. They are an essential source of food ...
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Carbon Credit Market: Driving Sustainable Change through Market Mechanisms
Welcome, esteemed readers, to the captivating realm of the carbon credit market. Prepare to delve into the intricacies of this transformative market mechanism that offers both environmental benefits and economic opportunities. Join us as we explore the foundations, mechanisms, and success stories of the carbon credit market, presenting a compelling case for its pivotal role in driving sustainable ...
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The Australian government establishes the Net Zero Authority to oversee the smooth transition to a low-carbon economy.
The Australian government's Net Zero Authority will guide the country's economic transformation towards achieving net-zero emissions, reskilling workers for the energy transition, and facilitating collaboration with industry and investors on transformation opportunities. The creation of this authority comes on the heels of Australia's commitment to its climate goals, including a target to ...
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Howden supplies energy efficient aeration solution to Athlone WWTW in South Africa
Howden, a leading global provider of mission critical air and gas handling products, technologies and services, has been awarded a contract to supply four high speed single stage integrally geared blowers and a control system for the new Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) located in Cape Town, South Africa. The City of Cape Town is growing rapidly due to population growth and migrations, ...
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Ecomondo mexico, IEG: a green economy platform in north america
From 26th to 28th April, at Expo Guadalajara, a new venue for the 2nd edition of the circular economy exhibition organised by Italian Exhibition Group and Deutsche Messe 18 Italian companies will be exhibiting, 13 in the collective organised by the Italian Trade Agency https://hfmexico.mx/ecomondo Guadalajara (Mexico)/Rimini 18th April 2023 – Mexico is getting ready to turn green ...
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WordGBC Launches Global Policy Principles for a Sustainable Built Environment
Ahead of the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment (15–16 April 2023), the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), and its network of 75+ Green Building Councils, launch a set of principles aimed at guiding national governments to develop effective building policies and programmes to accelerate a decarbonised future. Sobering analysis from the latest Intergovernmental Panel on ...
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Alfa Chemistry Supports Various Research Fields Using Stable Isotope Related Technical Services for Environmental Analysis
Stable-isotope labeling is a powerful tool widely used in most MS-based assays to investigate the topology and operation of metabolic networks. In such cases, accurate quantification is often required. As a supplier of nearly all kinds of chemicals and materials, Alfa Chemistry not only offer thousands of highly valued D, 13C, 15N, 18O, 34S labeled compounds, but also provide a series of stable ...
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Dry February Sparks Fresh England Drought Concerns
The lack of rainfall at the start of this year is causing concern in some quarters, with dry conditions in February and very little in the way of rain forecast for the springtime months potentially leading the country into drought later in the year. The period between February 1st and 20th was the driest the month has been since 1993, with Hertfordshire seeing an average of 0.7mm of rain… ...
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UK Rivers Branded A National Disgrace
Waterways around the UK have been branded a “national disgrace” by the chief executive of the Wildlife Trusts, with various rivers in England now at particular risk from pollution such as plastics, human and farmyard sewage, industrial and household chemicals, pesticides and fertiliser. ...
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