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Keeping your professional development continuous. The Eijkelkamp Academy will give you the opportunity to expand and develop your skills and knowledge in the fields of environmental research, quality and manageability. The Eijkelkamp Academy trains project managers, supervisors, field workers and authorities in the fields of environmental research, water management, soil quality and site ...
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Pesticides - Easier detection of pollution and impact in rivers
The long-term effects of pesticides on living organisms in rivers and on water quality can now be assessed more easily. Researchers from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) have developed a tool that can estimate the harmful effect of pesticides, such as those flushed into rivers and streams from agricultural land, within minutes. 'It used to be very difficult to detect which ...
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ITT Recognized as a Top Company in 2011 Newsweek Green Rankings
CSRwire/ - ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) announced it was named among the top U.S. publicly traded companies in the 2011 Newsweek Green Rankings. ITT has been recognized for its commitment to environmentally responsible practices by the rankings since their launch in 2009. ITT was honored as a leading company for its programs and policies to reduce overall environmental impact and was listed in ...
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EREF Awards First Ice River Springs Master’s Scholarship for Sustainability to Jillian Treadwell of McGill University
The Board of Directors of the Environmental Research & Education Foundation (EREF) is pleased to announce the award of the first Ice River Springs Master’s Scholarship for Sustainability to Jillian Treadwell, who is currently a student at McGill University in the department of Bioresource Engineering. Fully integrated from water source to the manufacturing of bottles, Ice River Springs ...
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First German-Jordanian research and demonstration facility for decentralised wastewater technology opens in Jordan
Amman/Leipzig. Jordan has joined the ranks of nations interested in decentralised wastewater treatment technologies. On Thursday, a representative of the German Ambassy officially handed over the first demonstration facility for decentralised wastewater management to Al-Balqa Applied University in the Jordanian town of Fuheis near Amman. The site was designed by the Helmholtz Centre for ...
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Scientists can play a key role in wetland diplomacy
Environmental scientists can work as effective "diplomatic actors" to help prevent conflict over transboundary environmental resources, particularly for water and wetlands, say environmental researchers Saleem Ali and Pamela Griffin. Access to water resources in many regions is expected to worsen as a result of climate change and population growth, and management is difficult when wetlands are ...
By SciDev.Net
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Alcoa Foundation Launches $4 Million Environmental Research Initiative in Partnership with 15 Universities and NGOs
Alcoa Foundation today launched a two-year, $4 million initiative that funds 10 global sustainability research projects. The initiative, “Advancing Sustainability Research: Innovative Partnerships for Actionable Solutions,” will find answers to environmental issues that impact the quality of life and well-being of communities globally. Researchers from 15 ...
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The world of water and wastewater management, meet Royal Eijkelkamp at Indo Water
The Largest and Most Comprehensive Water, Wastewater & Recycling Technology Expo In Indonesia Meet team Royal Eijkelkamp at the world of water and wastewater management at the Jakarta Convention Center, Indonesia. The INDO water expo is from the 12th till the 14th of July 2017. Indo Water is the biggest Expo & Forum for the fast growing water and wastewater industry in Indonesia. ...
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Modern water cogent hosts Korean delegation fact finding mission to the UK
The new Cogent (UK) offices in Cambridge were visited by a party of 12 Korean visitors recently, representing The Ministry of the Environment, National Institute of Environmental research, Youngsan River Basin Authority, Daegu Provincial Environmental Office, Korean Environmental Corporation, Inchon City River Department, Ministry of Strategy and Finance, and Sangji University. The purpose of ...
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CSIRO takes holistic approach to water quality issue
The researchers are presenting their integrated social, economic and environmental research at this week’s 11th International Riversymposium – an event held as part of Brisbane’s Riverfestival. CSIRO is taking a holistic approach to finding a solution for the water quality issues facing the Great Barrier Reef by consulting with the community about their water uses and values, determining the ...
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EPA awards over $888,000 for climate research, adaptation in remote Alaska Native villages
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today it is awarding over $888,000 to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium to research how climate change has impacted food and water security in remote Arctic Alaska Native villages. Climate change has affected the Arctic environment where remote Alaska Native villages live and the food and water resources they depend on. Climate change ...
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EPA awards over $756,000 to research coastal climate change impacts on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today it is awarding over $756,000 to the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community to research coastal climate impacts to traditional foods, cultural sites and tribal community health and well-being. The combination of sea level rise, wave impacts, and shoreline development will change coastal ecosystems that support Swinomish first foods and ...
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NASA: Vast Areas of West Antarctica Melted in 2005
PASADENA, California (ENS) - A team of NASA and university scientists has found clear evidence that extensive areas of snow melted in west Antarctica in January 2005 in response to warm temperatures. Combined, the affected regions encompassed an area as big as California. This was the first widespread Antarctic melting ever detected with NASA's QuikScat satellite and the most significant melt ...
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EPA Provides Funding to Protect Wetlands in New Jersey; Nearly $430,000 Awarded for Wetlands Assessments and to Address New Jersey’s Changing Climate
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded nearly $430,000 to the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and Ocean County College to better protect wetlands throughout New Jersey and identify strategies to address the changing climate. “Wetlands provide enormous economic environmental and public health benefits, but they are threatened by development and the impacts of New ...
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Awwa Research Foundation Reports
IWA Publishing is delighted to announce that we now publish the Awwa Research Foundation (AwwaRF) Reports. The Awwa Research Foundation (http://www.awwarf.org/) is a member-supported, international, nonprofit organization that sponsors research to enable water utilities, public health agencies, and other professionals to provide safe and affordable drinking water to ...
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East African network to boost bioscience innovations
A hub to connect and fund East African agricultural researchers, and assist them in reaching out to the private sector, may yield products to aid the region's development. The Bioresources Innovation Network for Eastern Africa Development (Bio-Innovate) was officially launched in Nairobi last month (16 March) with a US$16.5 million, five-year grant from the Swedish International Development ...
By SciDev.Net
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First ever coal seam gas scientific research alliance established
Industry and science came together in Brisbane today to launch a groundbreaking new research alliance to support the sustainable development of the coal seam gas (CSG) industry. The alliance was officially launched by CSIRO Chief Executive Megan Clark and Page Maxson, Project Director, Australia Pacific LNG. Dr Clark said the Gas Industry Social and Environmental Research Alliance (GISERA) has ...
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Climate change can dry south Indian river, says new study
Climate change could lead to huge water shortages in southern India’s fertile Godavari river basin, a new study based on computer simulations shows. The study by scientists from India and Norway, started in February 2009, is part of several compiled into a book, 'Water and Climate Change: an integrated approach to adaptation challenges', released last month (1 February). The study ...
By SciDev.Net
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Ion Exchange wins Top Water Awards
Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. won several awards at the Water Digest Water Awards 2006-07 India’s first ever awards to recognise excellence and efforts of individuals, NGOs and corporates in the field of water and the water industry. From the fourteen awards presented in different categories, Ion Exchange was awarded the most coveted Best Water Company award and the Best Water Conserver ...
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The Water Council Announces Fifth Round of Pilot Program Winners
The Water Council, a nonprofit organization championing water technology growth in the world’s freshwater hub, today announced the winners of its Pilot Program. Launched in 2015 and funded by grants from the Fund for Lake Michigan (FFLM), Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) and Wells Fargo, the Pilot Program accelerates the validation of promising water technologies, paving a ...
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