Global Risks Report 2025: Conflict, Environment and Disinformation Top Threats
State-based armed conflict emerges as the top immediate risk for 2025, identified by nearly a quarter of respondents, reflecting heightened geopolitical tensions and fragmentation globally. Misinformation and disinformation lead the short-term risks and may fuel instability and undermine trust in governance, complicating the urgent need for cooperation to address shared crises. Environmental risks dominate the […]
Yamuna poison remark made in public interest’: Kejriwal’s reply to EC
NEW DELHI: Former CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday sought to substantiate his claims about the contamination of the Yamuna by citing DJB CEO’s letter indicating that the river contains 7 ppm of ammonia, which is 700% above the permissible limit, and poses a severe public health risk. He was responding to the Election Commission’s notice […]
How AI and sustainability are transforming the water-tech industry
AI can forecast when and where water demand will increase or when leaks are likely to happen. The water-tech sector is undergoing tremendous transformations. With the addition of Artificial Intelligence and sustainability, the management of water is getting smarter and more effective. In such a world, facing water scarcity, these technologies have much hope for […]
Open-water swimmer Meenakshi Pahuja takes on 20km swim from Alibaug to Mumbai to raise awareness on water pollution
Meenakshi Pahuja, a renowned international open-water swimmer, recently completed a groundbreaking 20-kilometer swim from Revas Jetty in Alibaug to the Gateway of India in Mumbai, with the aim of raising awareness about the critical issue of water pollution. This swim was not just a personal achievement for Pahuja, but a symbolic effort to draw attention […]
Green energy only way to tackle air, water and noise pollution
Lucknow: Switching to green energy is the only solution to mitigate air, water, and noise pollution, said experts at India International Science Festival inaugurated at Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences on Friday. The event marked the celebrations of the 10th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024, which is going to be held […]
Desalination: What is it and how can it help tackle water scarcity?
Desalination increases access to safe, clean drinking water, but the process is energy-intensive and costly.Innovations are harnessing wave power and other forms of energy capture to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and curb emissions from desalination.A natural resources crisis is one of the leading global long-term threats, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global […]
Mining industry must rethink water management practices
The lush green surroundings of mining areas in India are marked by a complex array of natural and artificial topographies, each shaped by the enticing geological features that draw the attention of the mining industry. The waterbodies, streams, and rivers that flow beside mining locations symbolise the fragile balance between nature’s gifts and industrial activities. […]
Maury River Alliance concerned with sediment pollution, flood hazards
Rockbridge County residents have formed the Maury River Alliance to address concerns over sediment pollution and potential flooding. WMRA’s Randi B. Hagi reports. Goshen Pass in Rockbridge County is a gorge cutting through mountains lined with rhododendron and honeysuckle. At its base winds the Maury River, by turns, swollen with rapids, and eased into a […]
Effects of Water Pollution on Human Health and Disease Heterogeneity
The impact of water pollution on human health is significant, although there may be regional, age, gender, and other differences in degree. The most common disease caused by water pollution is diarrhea, which is mainly transmitted by enteroviruses in the aquatic environment. Water is an essential resource for human survival. According to the 2021 World […]
Water Quality Sensor Market Size & Trends
The global water quality sensor market size was estimated at USD 5.42 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.0% from 2024 to 2030. The market is witnessing robust growth, primarily fueled by increasing global awareness about environmental conservation and the critical importance of water quality monitoring for both human […]