Water Scarcity Resources
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The Top COP27 Summit Takeaways (By Region Of The World)
3/21/2023
The UN Climate Conference (COP27) might be over, but it’s time to see if leaders will act on the commitments they made at the event. Many agreements emerged from the two-week summit, with countries committing to creating loss and damage funds, holding institutions and businesses accountable, providing financial support for developing countries, and limiting warming to 1.5°C. But what precisely are some countries holding themselves accountable to accomplish? Here are some of the top COP27 initiative takeaways by region of the world.
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Is The Western Drought Finally Ending? That Depends On Where You Look
3/21/2023
After three years of extreme drought, the Western U.S. is finally getting a break. Mountain ranges are covered in deep snow, and water reservoirs in many areas are filling up following a series of atmospheric rivers that brought record rain and snowfall to large parts of the region. Many people are looking at the snow and water levels and asking: Is the drought finally over?
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World Water Day 2023: Accelerating Change
3/20/2023
“The world's most precious resource, water, is becoming increasingly scarce. Alongside the climate crisis, things like increased energy requirements, food production, and natural disasters, such as hurricanes, have caused major disruptions to the water supply worldwide. Every year, World Water Day gives us the opportunity to revisit the ways in which each individual can impact and fight water scarcity.
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7 Advanced Technologies To End The Clean Water Crisis
3/20/2023
Water is essential to human life — so much so that the United Nations suggests clean water access is a fundamental human right. The ultimate goal is for all countries to provide clean water to their citizens. Unfortunately, billions of people every year lack access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene.
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ABB's Largest Electromagnetic Flowmeter Will Help Address Water Scarcity In Saudi Arabia
3/9/2023
A super-sized electromagnetic flowmeter produced by ABB is on its way to Saudi Arabia where it will help supply fresh water to the region as part of a desalination project.
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The Importance Of Water Efficiency In Enhancing Economic Development Strategies
3/9/2023
Establishing water efficiency measures with commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) sector partners has a lasting effect if positioned from a standpoint of cost savings, utility footprint reduction, and overall economic development benefits.
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Thirst For Water: How The Nation’s Largest Desalination Plant Is Generating Change
3/9/2023
Nearly a decade on, the Carlsbad Desalination Plant is a model of success not only for seawater reverse osmosis but also for visionary problem-solving.
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Innovative Water Management Techniques For A Sustainable Future
3/6/2023
Water scarcity and pollution are significant global issues that have become more pressing due to the growing population and climate change. Therefore, it is essential to implement new and innovative methods to manage water sustainably.
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Uncommon Courage: When Water Becomes A Warzone
2/28/2023
In unthinkable circumstances, mechanics in Ethiopia continue to restore access to clean water.
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Water As A CFO Issue
2/27/2023
Water is not often viewed as a strategic issue for businesses in the same manner as other core business issues such as intellectual property, innovation, IT, and workforce management. These other issues are viewed as critical to business continuity and growth yet, without water, most businesses are out of business.