The Waterly

Hydrogels harvest freshwater from dry air

The study, published in the journal Angewandte Chemie, shows how a specially-developed hydrogel containing a hygroscopic salt can enhance the moisture uptake of the gel — making it suitable for water harvesting in dry regions.

EGYPT’S RENEWABLE POWERED DESALINATION PLANS PROGRESS AHEAD OF COP27

Metito Holdings, Scatec ASA and Orascom Construction have entered into talks with Egypt authorities on a $1.5 billion renewables powered desalination plant as the country seeks to tackle its future water challenges.

Voith successfully completes the acquisition of all shares in Voith Hydro from former joint venture partner Siemens Energy 

On October 21, 2021, the technology group and its longstanding partner Siemens Energy reached an agreement on Voith taking over the remaining 35 percent stake in the former Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation GmbH & Co. KG.

Fresh funding boost for Canadian water technologies 

Canada’s Clean Resource Innovation Network has announced Can$9.7 million (US$7.5 million) of funding across five water technology applications which have the potential to reduce the environmental footprint of the country’s oil and gas industry.

Does net zero hold water?

From the aridification of the Southwestern United States to the proliferation of floods across Europe and Asia to the staggering 84 percent decline in freshwater biodiversity globally, water — as the front line of growing climate instability — is capturing the attention of the media, the public and policymakers.

With Russia Targeting West, U.S. Water Systems On High Alert

With a geopolitical crisis playing out thousands of miles away, the drinking water sector in the U.S. has doubled its resolve against potential attacks against their digital systems.

Australia flood toll rises to 20 as thousands evacuate Sydney

The death toll from week-long floods battering Australia's east coast rose to 20 on Tuesday, after the bodies of a man and a woman were discovered in floodwaters in Sydney.

Pain At The Pump - The Brockovich Report

Erin Brockovich: "I’ve met a lot of people who would not identify as “environmentalists” or “activists.” However, people’s perspectives change rapidly when they can’t drink their water or when their lives are impacted—like with rising gas prices."

David is a professional driven by a deep passion for water innovation solutions emerging from countless hours spent on the McKenzie River near his childhood home in Oregon.

David leads the Water Group within the US Center of the Stockholm Environment Institute, which is responsible for the development and dissemination of SEI’s signature river basin simulation software, the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system.