All the latest sustainability news for the water, sanitation and drainage sector
As the global demand for electric vehicles accelerates, the need for lithium batteries has surged, prompting a critical examination of how we source this essential mineral. A recent article by Alessandra Zanoletti from the Chemistry for Technologies
Building a Circular Economy for Lithium to Safeguard Water Resources Read More »
Recent research conducted by Memon Akil from the Sankalchand Patel College of Engineering has unveiled critical insights into the land use and land cover (LULC) changes in the Panam River Watershed over a twelve-year span, from 2011 to 2023. Utilizin
Research Uncovers Alarming Land Use Changes Threatening Panam Watershed Read More »
In the highland regions of Ethiopia, smallholder farmers face a daunting challenge: severe soil erosion that threatens their livelihoods and the ecosystems they depend on. A recent study led by Wondimagegn Mengist from the Department of Natural Resou
Ethiopian Farmers Battle Soil Erosion with Innovative Conservation Strategies Read More »
In a significant advancement for the water, sanitation, and drainage sector, researchers have developed a novel approach for capturing phosphorus from treated sanitary wastewater. This innovative method utilizes a composite material, SiO2@FeOOH, craf
Brazilian Researchers Innovate Phosphorus Capture from Wastewater for Sustainability Read More »
In a revealing study published in ‘علوم محیطی’ (Environmental Sciences), Zohreh Fanni from the Department of Geography and Urban Planning at Shahid Beheshti University highlights the pressing environmental challenges facing Zahedan, a city grappling
Zahedan’s Urban Growth Sparks Urgent Call for Sustainable Solutions Read More »
In an era where urbanization is rapidly transforming landscapes, a groundbreaking study has emerged from Iran that could redefine how cities manage their water resources, particularly in arid regions. Conducted by Masoud Ghaderian from the Department
Innovative Study from Iran Redefines Urban Water Management Strategies Read More »
In an era where climate change is increasingly influencing urban environments, a groundbreaking study led by Björn Kluge from the Technische Universität Berlin sheds light on the pressing issue of urban tree water supply and evapotranspiration under
Urban Trees Face Water Stress: New Study Calls for Innovative Solutions Read More »
In a groundbreaking study published in ‘Environmental Research Communications’, Charles Cachipuendo from the Environmental Science Research Group at Universidad Politécnica Salesiana in Quito, Ecuador, has unveiled an innovative approach to enhancing
Ecuador’s Innovative Rainwater Harvesting Transforms Rose Cultivation Read More »
In the Apulia region of Southern Italy, water scarcity is becoming an increasingly pressing issue, raising the stakes for sustainable agricultural practices. A recent study published in ‘Cleaner Water’ sheds light on the critical factors influencing
Apulia Study Highlights Path to Sustainable Agriculture through Wastewater Reuse Read More »
A recent study published in ‘VertigO’ (translated as ‘Vertigo’) sheds light on the intricate relationship between farming practices and water resources in the valleys of the Loir, Sarthe, and Mayenne rivers within the Maine watershed in north-western
Study Reveals How Farming Practices Shape Water Management in France Read More »