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Investors Pressure Portfolio Companies to Address Financial Risk of Water

They see a need to identify and invest in solutions to water security threats, as global water demand is projected to soon exceed supply A coalition of 64 institutional investors recently launched the Valuing Water Finance Initiative. It’s coordinated by corporate sustainability advocacy group Ceres, along with the Netherlands government. The initiative is asking some of the ...

Is Water Scarcity in Africa a Myth?

Some say the resources there are rich, and just need better management and treatment Africa is one of the world’s driest continents. Many rural Africans have subpar drinking water and ...

Govt Bans Plastic Wet Wipes to Reduce Water Pollution

The government has announced it is to ban wet wipes containing plastic in an attempt to reduce the problem of water pollution in England. Environment minister Therese Coffey told BBC News consumers will not be able to purchase the items from next ...

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Biocides and Disinfectants for Protecting Water Systems from Biological Contamination

Industrial water systems often represent an ideal place for the growth and multiplication of microorganisms, due to e.g. the presence of nutrients, favourable temperatures, high residence time and ratio of surface area to system volume. With these conditions, a high bacterial proliferation can lead to biofilm development and subsequent problems like decrease of system performance and material ...