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Researchers propose new structures to harvest freshwater from ocean surface

Envirotec Magazine

An almost limitless supply of fresh water exists in the form of water vapour above Earth’s oceans, yet remains untapped, it seems. Water scarcity is a global problem and hits close to home here in the U.S. regarding the sinking water levels in the Colorado River basin, which affects the whole Western U.S.,”

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Resource demand gap requires investment, says water minister

Envirotec Magazine

Robbie Moore MP, UK government minister for water, has addressed the demand gap in resources during his keynote address at British Water’s International Reception, which took place in London on 19 February 2024. He called for greater collaboration and innovation in finding solutions.

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3 tips for anticipating investor requests on climate, water and biodiversity

GreenBiz

3 tips for anticipating investor requests on climate, water and biodiversity. 2020 undeniably brought the "S" pillar of ESG into greater focus, including issues such as employee wellness, human rights, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Here are three ways sustainability executives can anticipate investor requests on each issue.

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Switch to green wastewater infrastructure could reduce emissions and provide huge savings

Envirotec Magazine

“It is a starting point to understand what routes are available to us now and how financing strategies can elevate water treatment from a somewhat local issue into something that is addressed globally through market incentives.” Findings center around both point-source water treatment and non-point sources of water pollution.

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Food waste startup backed by Oprah Winfrey snags $250 million

GreenBiz

Apeel can extend the life of fresh produce, which is critical to our food supply and to our planet too.". It's applied in packaging facilities or warehouses using a water-based formula. The company says each item can last two to three times longer, because Apeel's coating slows water loss and oxidation.

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How to Banish Single-Use Plastic From Your Life

The Environmental Blog

Ditch Bottled Water: Most of us buy bottled water because it is convenient and let’s face it, it does taste better compared to water from the tap. Plastic water bottles are causing a massive environmental issue as they’re dumped in our oceans and left to sit in landfills around the world. But at what price?

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Irrigation plays a large role in increasing salinity in global freshwaters

Envirotec Magazine

A large part of global food production is dependent on irrigation, and new research from Utrecht University appears to show that, when irrigation water from river basins becomes too salty, crops that are sensitive to salt (such as potatoes, tomatoes and fruit trees) will have trouble growing. license ). Important salinity drivers.