Disaster Recovery News
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U.S. Department of Energy Selects Kohler Co. to Pioneer Commercial Scale Decarbonization Solution in Company’s Largest Manufacturing Plant in North America
Kohler Co. has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $51.2million to demonstrate commercial-scale decarbonization solutions to help move energy-intensive industries toward net-zero. Selected as one of 33 projects in the U.S., the funding will be matched by Kohler investment to support the Electric Boiler ...
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The best time to plan for drought is when it’s raining
The State of Global Water Resources Report 2022 says the hydrological cycle is spinning out of balance. The world’s weather has gone wild. Cold snaps, heat waves, dry spells, floods, and drought, all at one time exceptional occurrences, are now the norm. The planet is fluctuating between extremes as anomalies in weather conditions push the climate out of its groove. Natural disasters are ...
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Communities Must get Prepared for Increased Flooding due to Climate Change, Expert Warns
Floods still inflict major costs to the economies, livelihoods and wellbeing of communities, with flood risks and impacts set to increase further due to climate change. Professor of Environmental Management, Lindsey McEwen explains how many experts now believe local communities have critical roles as key actors within flood risk management and disaster risk reduction. Professor McEwen, author ...
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Emergency Declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands after Reports of Elevated Lead Levels in the Water Supply
Last month, the Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands formally requested an emergency declaration from President Joe Biden. The action followed the Governor’s declaration of a local state of emergency on Oct. 30, 2023, in response to hazardous levels of lead and copper detected in the water supply of St. Croix. In response, President Biden declared that an emergency does indeed exist in ...
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GFL’s Emergency Response goes beyond the field
The words “emergency response” may evoke a picture of workers in hazmat suits attending incidents from oil spills to train derailments. No matter how these events begin, GFL’s on-site responders enter every emergency, regardless of scale, with a level of knowledge and professionalism that is the backbone of the company’s success in the ER space. Meet three of our ER ...
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Historic Ecuadorian City Installs WaterIQ Sentinel Systems
“As a strategic part of our city revitalization initiative, we’ve installed a number of ultrasonic floatation systems to remove harmful algae from our beautiful Laguna de Yahuarcocha,” said Andrea Scacco, Mayor of Ibarra, Ecuador. “We’re proud to be the first city in Ecuador to use this technology, and we’re very confident that this, along with other strategic ...
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Tech Talk with WaterIQ CTO George Hutchinson
Our CTO, George Hutchison recently spoke with Smart Water Magazine about the science behind the increase in harmful algae blooms affecting the world’s water systems. It’s no secret that algae and biofilm can wreak havoc on water systems ranging from wastewater treatment to golf courses, lakes, and ponds, to small private and agricultural ponds, to potable water. In fact, algae can ...
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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 Local Plumber Near You is the Best Choice for Your Plumbing Needs
Regarding plumbing issues, it's important to have a reliable and trustworthy plumber you can count on. While there may be many plumbing companies to choose from, nothing beats the convenience and peace of mind of having a local plumber near you. Not only can they quickly respond to emergencies, but they also have a deep understanding of the unique plumbing needs in your area. From fixing leaky ...
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Ecological Laboratories, Inc. Revolutionizes Bio-Dredging and Weed Prevention in Ponds and Lakes, Setting a New Standard in Sustainable Aquatic Solutions
Microbe-Lift by ELI BioScience proudly unveils its groundbreaking technology for bio-dredging and weed prevention in ponds and lakes. Powered by Microbe-Lift’s advanced natural microbial consortium, this approach fosters ecological balance and reduces reliance on aquatic herbicides. Microbe-Lift/PBL, an exceptionally stable liquid consortium, distinguishes itself through its unique ...
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New, Public Data Helps Advance Wave-Powered Desalination Systems
Since the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) deployed its first wave-powered desalination device in North Carolina's Outer Banks, WPTO and the lab have been working to make the device's data publicly available on a dedicated webpage. WPTO and the lab hope to support the development of wave energy systems by making validated designs and proven solutions more accessible for marine energy ...
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Earthquake response - Direct Relief
Donate Here June Medical is a healthcare company that is committed to improving patient outcomes and providing quality medical products to healthcare providers. However, June Medical’s mission goes beyond just providing medical products. For the last few years, June Medical has been supporting Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization that provides medical assistance to people in need ...
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Duke Energy supports first responders with $500,000 in grant opportunities for emergency preparedness in South Carolina
Grants will pay for training, life-saving equipment and new technology to aid in disaster planning and recovery operations Application now open for South Carolina nonprofits, governmental agencies The Duke Energy Foundation is kicking off the second year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase their resiliency to ...
By Duke Energy
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IBM launches RFP to help accelerate global water management solutions for vulnerable populations
IBM will support projects that can help improve access to safe drinking water for all, improve water quality by reducing pollution, increase water-use efficiency, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, increase sanitation management, and reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity. This year's RFP will have representatives from Water.org and United Nations ...
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IWMI launches high-tech drought monitoring system for Zambia
Zambia will be better equipped to cope with droughts thanks to a new satellite-based online weather-monitoring system. The Zambia Drought Monitoring System (ZADMS), developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture will provide all the information needed to effectively manage drought. For example, it will enable the Ministry and partner ...
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Urban Control and City of London Corporation Win Itron Innovator Award
Urban Control, the solution provider that creates intelligent devices based on IoT open standards, announced that their customer City of London Corporation (City Corporation) has been named as the winner of the 2022 Itron Innovator Award for proactively addressing the City’s pressing needs related to climate disruption and disaster recovery. The award, presented at the Itron ...
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Govt Unveils Plans to Improve Water Quality in England
The government has announced that investments to the tune of £5 billion will be made over the next five years to improve the quality of waterways across England and tackle pollution and climate change head on. The plan brings together a range of measures to address the challenges presented by agricultural and water company pollution, as well as climate change and population growth, with ...
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AVTECH’s Room Alert Account Recognized As 2022 Backup And Disaster Recovery Award Winner By Cloud Computing Magazine
AVTECH Software (AVTECH) is thrilled to announce that the Room Alert Account online platform has been recognized as a 2022 Backup and Disaster Recovery Award winner, an honor bestowed upon them by Cloud Computing Magazine. Now celebrating its 35th year in business, AVTECH manufactures Room Alert, the world’s most popular environment monitoring platform designed to protect people, property, ...
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Almar Water Solutions silver sponsor of the IDA 2022 World Congress in Sydney, Australia
Almar Water Solutions was a silver sponsor at this pre-eminent desalination and water reuse event that was held in Sydney, Australia. The company also had an 18 m2 stand and participated in a large number of activities. Almar Water Solutions, a leading company in the development and management of water infrastructure and services, and part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, participated in the ...
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Assessing Property Damage and Mitigating Exposure Risks in Puerto Rico Following Hurricane Fiona
Governor Pedro Pierluisi described the damage suffered in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Fiona as catastrophic. In response to the natural disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the Government of Puerto Rico to supplement the local government’s response efforts to the emergency conditions resulting from the ...
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