Kando raises $10 million for wastewater intelligence platform
The Israeli startup’s solution, built on machine learning models trained on in-house IoT wastewater data, optimizes wastewater quality management. Wastewater intelligence company Kando has closed a $10 million funding round, taking its total funding to date to $30 million. The round included DC Thomson, LIP, Ram-On Investments, Bridges Israel, ICI Frund, Aliaxis and OurCrowd. Kando […]
Harnessing blockchain to save water
When fruit, sugarcane and vegetables are pressed to extract juice and then evaporated to make concentrate or sugar, they produce a large volume of water in parallel. Botanical Water Technologies uses its own patented technology to filter and purify this water, potentially saving trillions of litres every year. It is a brilliant proposition and one […]
How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Solve India’s Water Utility Problems
Senior government and industry leaders will gather in Washington in late October for annual meetings between the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Water and digital solutions rank among the World Bank’s top priorities under its Global Challenge Programs and are expected to be highlighted during the meetings. India has a unique opportunity […]
All you need to know about bathing water quality
Learn about bathing water quality at some of the UK’s natural swimming spots The perfect weather for a seaside trip or day out at a river or lake can’t always be guaranteed, but that usually doesn’t stop people from enjoying the many beautiful blue spaces the UK has to offer. With the upsurge in open-water […]
Rajkot’s Atal Smart City Sets a New Benchmark in Urban Development
The newly inaugurated ‘Atal Smart City,’ a visionary project under the central government’s Smart City Mission, promises to set new benchmarks for urban infrastructure in India. Located in Raiya, Rajkot, this modern urban zone, developed at a cost of ₹550 crore, was inaugurated on Friday by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Spanning 930 acres, the […]
AI solutions for Telangana’s Musi river revamp
Their approach includes drone-based waste management for debris removal, AI-integrated water quality monitoring, AI-driven urban planning and risk assessment using AI to mitigate floods. HYDERABAD: Over 100 stalls were set up by engineering students, firms and industry experts at the AI Summit’s exhibition centre, showcasing various innovations. Among them, one stall drew significant attention: the […]
Ernakulam District to take strict measures to ensure safe drinking water
Additionally, a municipal council meeting focused on reinforcing chlorination practices and testing the quality of drinking water. KOCHI: The Ernakulam district development committee, in a meeting held on Saturday, decided to implement stringent measures to ensure the quality of drinking water, following a rise in diarrhoeal diseases in the Thrikkakara region. The health department will […]
Middle East Embraces Digital Agriculture Revolution: How New AI, IoT, and Smart Irrigation are Shaping the Future of Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Morocco?
The Middle East, with its vast deserts and limited water resources, has long faced significant challenges in the agricultural sector. Amidst this, the digital transformation of irrigated agriculture has emerged as a crucial solution to tackle these issues, particularly in light of climate change and ongoing conflicts in the region. The integration of cutting-edge technologies […]
Environmental Sustainability in the Fashion Industry
Fast fashion comes at an astonishing environmental and social cost. While the impacts of the fashion industry in terms of pollution, water use, carbon emissions, human rights, and gender inequality are increasing, the need for a shift to sustainable fashion is evident. Organizations in Geneva and beyond are joining efforts to shift the fashion economy […]
Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring: Benefits for decision making
Automated systems for high-frequency and networked water quality monitoring have the potential to enhance data-driven decision making by offering larger volumes of data in near real time. However, these systems can also introduce new technical, financial, and labour requirements. Drawing from our work in the Winnipeg River basin, this report explores the potential benefits and […]