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Desalination Method Could Give Disaster Zones Drinking Water

Scientists have invented a novel way of converting seawater into drinking water, which might be beneficial in disaster zones where electricity is scarce.

22 Sep 2023

Can Oceans Store More CO2 to Help With Climate Change?

Did you know that oceans capture a large amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping mitigate climate change?

20 Sep 2023

Step Change in Upconversion the Key to Clean Water, Green Energy & Futuristic Medicine

Achieving photochemical upconversion in a solid state is a step closer to reality, thanks to a new technique that could unlock vital innovations in renewable energy, water purification and advanced healthcare.

19 Sep 2023

Global Underwater Hub Opens North England Office

Global Underwater Hub (GUH), the trade and industry development body representing the UK's growing £8 billion underwater industry, has opened a new north England regional office in Newcastle upon Tyne.

19 Sep 2023

River Water Quality Tends to Deteriorate During Extreme Weather Events, Study Shows

Climate change and increases in drought and rainstorms pose serious challenges to water management, not only in terms of the quantity of water, but also its quality.

13 Sep 2023

New Gel Device Provides a Glimmer of Hope Amid Water Scarcity

A ray of hope might be on the horizon for substantial areas of the world suffering from water scarcity: the capacity to efficiently convert heated air into drinkable water.

12 Sep 2023

Tri-Gen System Set to Revolutionize Sustainable Energy Production

As part of a recent collaboration between Toyota and power system manufacturer FuelCell Energy, a new standard has been set in clean energy production. These two powerhouses have teamed up to create the world’s first “Tri-gen system.”

From Toyota 8 Sep 2023

MIT's J-PAL Launches Clean Air and Water Labs to Improve Access to Safe Water and Air

MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is launching the Clean Air and Water Labs, with support from Community Jameel, to generate evidence-based solutions aimed at increasing access to clean air and water.

30 Aug 2023

Hydropower's Window of Opportunity in Africa is Closing Fast

Abundant rainfall, massive gorges, enormous waterfalls: the geography of Africa has all the elements for producing electricity from river flow. For decades, many African countries have relied on hydropower for electricity generation, including projects that inspire as much awe as controversy.

25 Aug 2023