The Waterly

Harnessing the energy of the ocean to power homes, planes and whisky distilleries

In Scotland, they want to plug this ocean energy into shoreside electrolyzers, which separate water (good old H20) into oxygen and green hydrogen, and use the gas bubbles to power … whisky distilleries.

AUTONOMOUS ROBOT WINS OVERALL AQUATECH INNOVATION AWARD

An autonomous robot that can help utilities map infrastructure and detect faults in drinking water pipes has been crowned the overall winner of this year’s Aquatech Innovation Award. The robot can help to detect leaks, corrosions and even be used to map pipe networks to eventually help create a digital twin.

Danish brewery recognized for efficiency of water recycling plant

“The Lighthouse Awards honor the pioneers who are embracing water innovation to make tangible changes within their organization or community” Brave Blue World Foundation founder Paul O’Callaghan said.

$20M WIFIA loan supports drinking water in Evanston, Ill.

The 1909 Raw Drinking Water Intake Replacement Project will replace the oldest of Evanston’s three raw water intakes in Lake Michigan. Nationally, 62 WIFIA loans are financing over $25 billion in water infrastructure upgrades.

SewerAI acquires funding from Bentley iTwin Ventures 

SewerAI, a provider of AI computer vision and cloud computing sewer condition assessment software, recently announced that Bentley Systems, Inc., participated in SewerAI’s $1.5 million venture round through the Bentley iTwin Ventures Fund.

OriginClear’s Water On Demand Achieves First Funding, Prepares for Pilot Program

OriginClear Inc. (OTC Pink: OCLN), a leading corporation in the self-reliant water revolution that develops outsourced pay-per-gallon programs, has announced that it has received first investor funds into its Water On Demand #1 subsidiary.

Cop26: Oceanographer Sylvia Earle calls for industrial fishing ban on high seas

World leaders gathered for Cop26 must ban industrial fishing on the high seas to have a chance of preserving the ocean, the Earth’s “largest carbon-capturing and oxygen-generating system”, the deep-sea explorer and oceanographer Sylvia Earle has said.

About 26,000 tonnes of plastic Covid waste pollutes world’s oceans – study 

Plastic waste from the Covid-19 pandemic weighing 25,900 tonnes, equivalent to more than 2,000 double decker buses, has leaked into the ocean, research has revealed.

Ghost towns and toxic fumes: How an idyllic California lake became a disaster

The vision for Salton City was clear: A bustling, resort community along the crystal blue waters of the Salton Sea. Residents could enjoy their own boat docks and stroll down palm tree-lined streets to the beach.

Meet Six People Fighting Water Scarcity Across the Globe

The water crisis that experts have long warned about has arrived. A scientist, activist, and entrepreneur are among those on the front lines of the efforts to provide clean water.

Finally, A Settlement In Flint - The Brockovich Report

Erin Brockovich: "It’s now November 2021 and this crisis began in April 2014. That’s 7 years! That’s way too long for any family to deal with health issues and water problems, and all the fear that goes with them."

‘Drinking Through a Lead Straw’ — $15B Approved to Fix Dangerous Water Pipes

No one knows exactly how many lead pipes deliver water to homes, schools and businesses throughout America — or even where they all are. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates at least 6 million lead service lines exist.

Alicia Douglas, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of WaterRising Institute, is a Water Champion. The WaterRising Institute is a Women-led nonprofit advancing water intelligence projects in US coastal communities through private, public and philanthropy partnerships. Her ability to collaborate with global stakeholders has provided the pathway to develop an innovative GIS technology approach addressing the global water security crisis.