Ecology News
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ADAO Applauds U.S. Senate for Establishing the 19th Annual “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an independent nonprofit dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure through education, advocacy, and community work, applauds the U.S. Senate for unanimously declaring April 1-7, 2024 National Asbestos Awareness Week to raise awareness and draw attention to the ongoing manmade asbestos disaster in the United States. The resolution (S.Res. 635) ...
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World Water Day 2024: Water for Peace
Water management can either create peace or trigger conflicts; it can give life or take it away. Water is at the epicenter of sustainable development and is crucial for the survival of humanity. On this World Water Day, we join the United Nations in highlighting water as a guarantor of prosperity and international peace, as access to water is linked to current global security. “If the wars ...
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Tana Rebuild Programme - An environmentally friendly innovation for processing waste
Tana Oy is taking the lead in sustainable development with its Rebuild Programme, which reflects our uncompromising commitment to redefining waste management and the reutilisation of Tana devices. The changes brought by the Rebuild Programme do not apply only to our products; instead, the programme represents a transition to longer product life cycle, resource efficiency and the circular ...
By Tana Oy
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Water Crisis: Mexico City Facing Day Zero Threat
Back in 2018, Cape Town hit global headlines for being the first city in the world to approach Day Zero, the day in which it would run out of water, with the crisis driven by increasing demand and inadequate supply. While the situation was ultimately avoided, the threats still remain – and it’s no longer just Cape Town that’s at increased risk of demand outstripping supply, ...
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Circular economies can become “the most inclusive” in Africa
Circularity models hold immense promise for fostering inclusivity in Africa, addressing pressing economic and social challenges while promoting sustainable development. By reimagining traditional linear models of production and consumption, a circular economy offers opportunities for growth that benefit all segments of society. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach: each African country ...
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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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Is there a need for a waste tyre pyrolysis machine in Kuwait?
Before answering this question, let us first understand the concept and function of a tyre pyrolysis machine. The tyre pyrolysis machine uses pyrolysis technology to convert waste tyres into reusable products such as fuel oil, carbon black, syn-gas and steel wire. This technology helps reduce the landfilling and incineration of used tyres while providing an environmentally friendly and ...
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Forging a Sustainable Future: Our Commitment to Eco-Conscious Dust Control
In a world increasingly concerned about environmental sustainability, every industry is striving to reduce its ecological and carbon footprint. Road construction and dust control are no exceptions. Dust control, while essential for maintaining road safety and cleanliness, has historically posed environmental challenges. In fact, many dust suppressant products on the market today, including those ...
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Environmental benefits of waste oil recycling and distillation Plant
With the development of industrialization and the application of petroleum derivatives, a lot of waste oil is produced. If it is not properly disposed of, the waste oil will cause great pollution. Right now, there are mainly three ways to dispose of waste oils, burning, drop-off and waste oil regeneration. Of course, the waste oil regeneration is the most effective, economical and environmental ...
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Metito wins wastewater treatment project in Kazakhstan
Metito, a global provider of intelligent water management solutions, has signed the Heads of Agreement with Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund (KIDF), Kazakhstan Centre for Modernization and Development of Housing and Communal Services JSC, and Akimat of Akmola region for the implementation of a transformative wastewater treatment project in the city of Kokshetau. Signed in the Central Asia ...
By Metito
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Idrica and Xylem provide an engineering service to detect water leaks in Qatar’s distribution networks
Leaks are responsible for the loss of thousands of liters of water per year in Qatar. In this country, this situation has negative consequences for the economy and increases water losses. Qatar’s main environmental problems include limited natural freshwater resources resulting in a growing reliance on large-scale desalination facilities. Sixty-one percent of Qatar’s available water ...
By Idrica
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It’s a fair COP (for water, at any rate)
COP28 sure looked like a pretty glitzy affair, didn’t it? The golden dome of Expo City projecting light and hope into the sky. Whatever the ultimate success or shortcomings of the global stocktake agreement, the UAE put on a good show. And, being Dubai, there was plenty for its 70,000 guests to do on their day off. Like a bit of après-ski. Because despite external ...
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GFL Environmental receives CN Rail’s Safe Handling Award
Congratulations to our Environmental Services Division on receiving CN Rail’s Safe Handling Award! This year commemorates the 30th anniversary of this prestigious accolade, recognizing providers who load CN freight cars with hazardous materials and adhere to stringent criteria for the secure handling and shipping of regulated products. “Receiving this award underscores our ...
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Leice Delivered the World`s Largest LiDAR Observation Network for Wind and Flux Measurement on Qinghai Tibet Plateau
Recently, Leice completed the installations of 5 (five) sets of LiDARs at five different locations in Sichuan Province, for the Qinghai Tibet Plateau Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In 2022, Leice has installed 2 ( two three dimensional scanning Doppler wind lidars in Lhasa and Namco, Xizang . Now there are 7 (seven) units of LiDARs which can be accessed through Leice 's ...
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Hiden Analytical Ltd Introduces Environmentally-Focused QGA 2.0 Gas Analyser
Hiden Analytical Ltd is excited to announce its latest innovation in gas analysis technology – the QGA 2.0, which sets a new standard in environmental sustainability. The QGA 2.0 is not just a leap forward in performance but also a champion of eco-friendly practices. This advanced system is designed with sustainability at its core, using sustainable materials and being fully recyclable at ...
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The ten challenges of water management in Southeast Asia
Water management in Southeast Asia poses multiple challenges which are related to its geography, climate, population growth and economic development. For example, the significant increase in greenhouse gas emissions and the consequent rise in temperatures in recent decades means that the region is highly vulnerable to climate change. Moreover, Southeast Asia plays host to 60% of the world ...
By Idrica
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Government Announces Largest Ever Water Company Project
Amidst several years of controversy and with a criminal investigation by the Environmental Agency ongoing, the UK government announced what it dubbed the largest infrastructure programme in the privatised water era and one of the largest since Victorian England. The Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan was first announced in August 2022, but 13 months later has been updated and expanded, ...
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IAIA24: Preliminary Program available
The IAIA24 preliminary program is now available and registration is open! Download the program today for an overview of 120+ sessions, 13 training courses, 7 technical visits, descriptions of special meetings and networking activities, and more! Submit your abstract now through 31 October. Check out the various financial aid opportunities for help attending IAIA24: Energy Capacity Building ...
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Innovation and partnerships: Key ingredients in a conflict-affected world
There are 1.5 billion people living in Fragile and Conflict Affected Settings (FCAs), at present. Their livelihood challenges, including food, fertilizer, and input prices are compounded by climate change, unsustainable resource consumption, poor governance, weak social cohesion and migration. Economic disruptions, such as those caused by COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, are sparking the risk of ...
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