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Importance of Less Intrusive Technologies to Harness Hydropower than Dams

Much of the developed world was built with the help of a renewable source of electricity—hydropower from dams. However, five researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) state that behind the roaring cascades is a legacy of overestimated value and underestimated costs.

7 Nov 2018

Study Explores Use of Geothermal Energy for Powering Desalination Plants

Certain regions of the world are affected worst by water shortages, and with rising global temperatures, many more areas may be experiencing drought conditions.

5 Nov 2018

Curtin Research Finds New Technology Could Transform Stormwater Treatment

Curtin University research has found that a new stormwater treatment device improves treated stormwater quality by as much as 80 per cent, in a development that could prevent harmful pollutants from entering waterways and cut recycling and infrastructure costs for authorities globally.

2 Nov 2018

J-WAFS-Funded Projects Tackle Critical Water and Food Systems Challenges

Researchers from across MIT showcase J-WAFS-funded projects tackling critical water and food systems challenges from solutions-oriented perspectives.

17 Oct 2018

Climate-Induced Soil Changes Could Result in More Erosion and Flash Flooding

When people think about the impacts of climate change, the soil isn’t the first thing that pops into one’s mind.

14 Sep 2018

Greencarrier and Solvatten in Collaboration for Safe Water and Better Lives

Lack of safe water, poor hygiene and poor health take lives and hinder development for millions of people living in poverty. Greencarrier and Solvatten have now joined forces to give long lasting help to especially women and children without clean water.

From Solvatten 7 Sep 2018