Water and the global climate crisis: 10 things you should know
Climate change is disrupting weather patterns, leading to more frequent and more intense extreme weather events, unpredictable water availability, exacerbating water scarcity and contaminating water supplies. Such impacts can drastically affect the quantity and quality of water that children need to survive. Today, a change in climate is felt primarily through a change in water. […]
‘I won’t swim in water polluted with antibiotics’
Thousands of people will march on London on Sunday at a family-friendly rally to highlight the importance of clean water in their lives. The BBC spoke to residents near one rural waterway, which scientists found had the second highest levels of active pharmaceutical pollution in the UK. “You’d think as a country we would be […]
10 easy ways to reduce plastic pollution; the impact and reasons of reducing plastic pollution
Plastic pollution has become a significant global environmental issue, affecting ecosystems both on land and in the oceans. With millions of tons of plastic waste generated each year, much of it ends up in waterways, where it threatens marine life and pollutes natural habitats. Plastics take hundreds of years to break down, during which time […]
Oceans turning acidic: This can wipe out marine life and cause major disasters claim scientists
Recent findings have raised significant concerns about the state of our oceans. A report from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) has highlighted that ocean acidification is nearing a critical threshold. This development poses a severe threat to marine life and ecosystems. The report, released on September 23, 2024, outlines that the world’s […]
Anti-pollution law to threaten water bosses with jail
Water company bosses could be banned from receiving bonuses and even sent to prison under new government legislation to combat pollution. The proposed laws will apply in England and Wales and give increased powers to regulators to tackle companies who pollute and make it easier for them to be fined. Environment Secretary Steve Reed said […]
UNICEF supports supply of quality water test equipment to the Ministry of Health
Covalima 22 August 2024 – A day at work for Natalia da Costa means a day of discovery and a day of finding answers to some of the health concerns in Covalima, one of the municipalities in Timor-Leste, located at the south-west of the country and laying five hours from Dili. As an Environmental Health […]
Schneider Electric automates India’s Largest Single Stage Wastewater Treatment Plant
New Delhi [India], May 15: Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and nextgen automation, supports the Namami Gange initiative through the sustainable automation of India’s Largest Single Stage Wastewater Treatment Plant in Delhi. In line with the Delhi Jal Board Yamuna Action Plan, SUEZ is constructing this plant, with Schneider […]
Teenager innovates country’s first water purification system from e-waste
A 17-year-old has developed a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and sustainable innovative water purification system from electronic waste, for the first time in Bangladesh. Zabeer Zarif Akhter, an 11th grader at St Joseph Higher Secondary School, innovated the prototype that harnesses the power of plasma technology for water purification. This prototype transforms contaminated water into a plasma […]
UMD Geologist Helps Create Fresh Approach to Tracking Saltwater Contamination
Many rivers that drain into the ocean are being hit with a one-two pollution punch that puts our water resources at risk: Drought and sea level rise are causing more saltwater intrusion from the ocean, while changes in land use and other human activities are leading to increased freshwater salinization. This threat to so-called “tidal […]
How Chhath Puja 2024 can impact marine life and ways to protect it
Chhath Puja, a sacred festival dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, attracts millions of devotees who gather near water bodies to offer prayers and perform rituals. While the festival symbolises a deep connection between humans and nature, it also brings to light a growing environmental issue: the waste generated during the celebrations, which […]