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Comment: Smart water reuse and flood management technology “could be a vital strategic water asset”

Envirotec Magazine

Developers of the new technology are urging industry stakeholders to recognise the nationally-important strategic contribution that new smart stormwater systems could make, not only to reducing mains water demand but also to lowering surface water flood risk and preventing sewer overflow pollution. Proven successes already. “In

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As climate change threatens cultural treasures, museums get creative to conserve both energy and artifacts

Grist

Within walking distance of the Grist office in downtown Seattle, there’s a pinball museum, an NFT museum, a Jimi Hendrix-inspired museum of pop culture, and Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry, just to name a few. But, she added, museums can actually be some of the most carbon-intensive buildings in cities.

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How do you monitor a tidal river?

Envirotec Magazine

This is because water quality is heavily affected by the state of the tide, which presents a significant monitoring challenge in the lower reaches of many rivers. With a tidal range of up to 7m, the River Thames presents a number of monitoring challenges.

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Fluid thinking: Equipping cities to avoid inundation

Envirotec Magazine

Durham, October 2023 Urban locations worldwide are struggling to manage stormwater drainage, in the face of extreme weather. Climate change is expected to bring a more variable water cycle, 2 with weather conditions veering towards extremes of dryness and wetness. They are also more often associated with older cities.

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A massive water recycling proposal could help ease drought

Grist

And then climate change is exacerbating the problem.”. Or it may instead be used for non-potable purposes, like for agriculture or industrial processes. This is likely to be particularly important in the American West, because climate change is both making droughts more punishing and futzing with the dynamics of rain.

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Exploring Hydrology: The Science and Importance of Hydrology Expert Witness Services

Hydrogen Fuel News

It plays a crucial role in understanding water-related issues that impact communities, industries, and ecosystems. Hydrometeorology : Involves the study of the transfer of water and energy between the land and the lower atmosphere. Water Rights Disputes : Clarify issues related to water usage, allocation, and ownership between parties.

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2024 Leadership Award Winners: Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit

Green Technology

TEC plays a pivotal role in helping schools and public agencies achieve a resilient, reliable, and affordable energy future through a multi-faceted approach that includes program implementation, workforce development, and education initiatives.