Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The centre of the town of Rotherham in South Yorkshire suffered significant flooding following extreme rainfall in June 2007 and November 2019, affecting hundreds of homes and businesses, writes Helen Wilson, industry & infrastructure sales manager at Xylem.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The vegetation, mostly native grasses and perennials, on the roof helps filter stormwater runoff, while the onsite electricity is generated through solar panels. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light even deeper into the building. The library’s green roof is also visible from the inside.

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Green Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2024

K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL Luther Burbank High School Luther Burbank High Schools Creativity, Action, and Service Club (CAS) is being recognized for its innovative partnership with CSU Sacramentos Environmental Science Department, Keep California Beautiful (KCB), and the City of Sacramentos Stormwater Department.

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Green Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2024

K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL Luther Burbank High School Luther Burbank High Schools Creativity, Action, and Service Club (CAS) is being recognized for its innovative partnership with CSU Sacramentos Environmental Science Department, Keep California Beautiful (KCB), and the City of Sacramentos Stormwater Department.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This figure increased by ~2% in recent years, which can be attributed to the one million tree planting program launched in 2007. For instance, 27% of city space is dedicated to parks and other forms of greenery. E.g. ~22% of the city is covered by tree canopy. Energy Efficiency : Using less energy for water quality projects.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Once inside, they can explore rare species from the Houston region and around the world in the Global Collection Garden, learn about practical uses for plants in the Edible & Medicinal Garden and gain knowledge of water purification and flood control in the Stormwater Wetlands Garden. What about golf? But what about the golf course?

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Grist

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

With dam failures and overflows from combined sewer and stormwater systems common, there’s more work to do. Many Midwest cities collect stormwater and sewage in pipes that can’t handle the volume of rain coursing through. A Connecticut law empowers cities to create their own stormwater management plans. Some go even further.

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