All the latest sustainability news for the water, sanitation and drainage sector
In the heart of India, the ancient city of Varanasi is undergoing rapid urbanization, a transformation that has significant implications for its thermal environment. A recent study published in *Discover Cities* (which translates to “Explore Cities”)
Varanasi’s Urban Heat Shift: A Study on Land Use and Temperature Dynamics Read More »
In a world grappling with water contamination and waste management, a novel solution has emerged from an unlikely source: corn cobs. Researchers have discovered that these abundant agricultural by-products can be transformed into effective filters fo
Corn Cobs: Nature’s Surprise Solution for Water Filtration Read More »
In the heart of Northern New Jersey, a silent economic drain has been flowing beneath the surface, quite literally. Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs), a legacy of outdated urban infrastructure, have been discharging untreated stormwater and sewage into
New Jersey CSO Study Reveals Hidden Economic Drain Read More »
In the realm of urban water management, predicting water abstraction and wastewater generation is akin to forecasting the weather—it’s complex, critical, and fraught with variables. Yet, a groundbreaking study led by Mehmet Melikoglu from the Departm
Türkiye’s Hybrid Model Forecasts Urban Water Needs with Unprecedented Precision Read More »
In a significant stride toward sustainable textile recycling, researchers have demonstrated the potential of a biodegradable solvent, Cyrene™, to extract dyes from polyester fabrics under mild conditions. This breakthrough, published in the journal *
Biodegradable Solvent Cyrene™ Revolutionizes Textile Recycling Read More »
In a groundbreaking study published in ‘AIMS Environmental Science’ (translated from Chinese as ‘Environmental Science’), researchers from the Alternative Energies and Environment Research Group at the Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPO
Ecuador Researchers Turn Watermelon Waste into Lead Removal Powerhouse Read More »
In the heart of China’s industrial and agricultural powerhouse, the Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB), a pressing challenge has emerged: the deterioration of water ecosystems. A recent study, led by Guangming Yang from the School of Management at Ch
In the heart of Boston, a city known for its rich history and innovative spirit, researchers are delving into the past to shape a more resilient future. Christopher C. Graham, a scholar at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston Un
Boston Researchers Revive Past to Fortify Urban Climate Plans Read More »
In the quest for sustainable wastewater management, researchers have made a significant stride by demonstrating the potential of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) to produce high-value biopolymers. A recent study led by Manveer Kaur from the School of En
Engineering Wastewater for Wealth: AGS Produces Valuable Biopolymers Read More »
In the bustling metropolis of Tabriz, a groundbreaking study is reshaping the way we think about urban creativity and environmental sustainability. Led by Heydar Beheshti Asl from the Department of Urban Planning at the Islamic Azad University, the r
Tabriz Citizens’ Eco-Ideas Spark Urban Creativity Revolution Read More »
