Resiliency News

1. Princeton Study Identifies Major Emissions Gap In Global Wastewater Reporting 3/9/2026

   Countries worldwide are underestimating greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater systems, according to research from Princeton University published Feb. 11 in Nature Climate Change.

2. EPA Threat Briefing Highlights Expanding Cyber, Physical, And AI Risks For Water Utilities 3/6/2026

   The U.S. EPA convened water-sector leaders on February 26, 2026, for a two‑hour Threat Briefing that underscored what many utilities already feel on the ground: cyber, physical, and operational risks are expanding, and attackers are becoming more opportunistic.

3. Canadian Drinking Water At Risk Long After Wildfires, UBC Study Warns 3/4/2026

   Canada’s drinking water can remain at risk long after wildfires burn out, according to a UBC-led global review that found water-quality impacts often emerge months or years later—not just immediately after a fire.

4. Edinburgh Green Gas Conference To Highlight The Sector's Economic And Net Zero Value Ahead Of Scottish Parliamentary Elections 2/24/2026

   Taking place two months before crucial Parliamentary elections in Scotland, the conference on green gas organised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) in Edinburgh on 4 March will offer an opportunity not only to reflect on the sector’s progress in the country, but also to highlight its contribution towards energy security, the net zero transition, quality jobs, and reducing the cost of living - daily realities for local households, businesses, farmers and communities as they prepare to vote.

5. ADERASA, The Nature Conservancy, And Forest Trends Announce New Partnership To Advance Nature-Based Solutions For Water Security 2/23/2026

   The Association of Water and Sanitation Regulators of the Americas (ADERASA), The Nature Conservancy, and Forest Trends have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the role of water utility regulators in advancing nature-based solutions for water security across Latin America.

6. U.S. Weather And Climate Disasters Could Top $1T By 2030 2/23/2026

   From tornadoes and hurricanes to wildfires and floods, weather and climate disasters cause billions of dollars in damage, on top of their steep human toll.

7. Researchers Develop AI-Powered Technology To Address Flooding Impacts 2/22/2026

   Funded by Ohio Sea Grant and the National Science Foundation, the team built a tool to quickly and accurately forecast flooding across the U.S. in real time and answer critical questions about water and energy.

8. Prototype 'Digital Twin' Helps Enschede Better Predict Groundwater 2/18/2026

   For his Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programme, ITC researcher Rodrigoandrés Morales developed a so-called digital twin: a digital model that analyses and predicts the groundwater level in Enschede.

9. Brown and Caldwell Advances Climate-Resilient Solutions To Address Changing Environmental Conditions 2/17/2026

   Brown and Caldwell, a purpose-driven engineering consulting firm creating and delivering water and environmental solutions throughout North America and the Pacific, has introduced a climate-focused approach to further help clients and communities plan for changing environmental conditions and make the most of their resources.

10. EPA Actions Help Safeguard Water Systems From Cyberattacks 2/6/2026

    Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is highlighting progress protecting water systems from cyberattacks in 2025.