The Waterly

ABB introduces world’s first electromagnetic flowmeter with bidirectional connectivity to power intelligent water loss management

ABB adds mobile connectivity to AquaMaster4 flowmeter, enabling 60% lower power consumption and identifying leaks 10 times faster than the market standard.

Grundfos partners with Singapore Polytechnic to develop smart sustainable solutions for industries

The partnership will see both parties contributing complementary expertise, knowledge and talent that will advance sustainability efforts for industries.

Epic Cleantec Raises $9.4M to Accelerate Adoption of On-Site Water Reuse

Epic Cleantec, the San Francisco-based onsite water reuse firm, announced today that it has successfully closed a $9.4 million financing round. The company has pioneered an approach to treat and reuse water in buildings and will use the funding to expand geographically and deepen its portfolio of technology offerings.

Dutch adaptation fund hails $675m first close 

Climate Fund Managers’ first water-themed fund has reached a $675 million first close and aims to start investing in developing markets infrastructure in the New Year.

New Orleans receives $275M WIFIA loan for sewer upgrades 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a WIFIA loan of $275 million to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, in order to modernize the city’s aging and storm-damaged sewer system.

A major Antarctic ice shelf could shatter within five years, scientists warn 

Hotter ocean temperatures are eroding the eastern ice shelf. If it breaks apart, the glacier’s contribution to sea level rise could eventually increase by as much as 25%.

Climate change has destabilized the Earth’s poles, putting the rest of the planet in peril 

The ice shelf was cracking up. Surveys showed warm ocean water eroding its underbelly. Satellite imagery revealed long, parallel fissures in the frozen expanse, like scratches from some clawed monster. One fracture grew so big, so fast, scientists took to calling it “the dagger.” 

SOLVING EARTH’S GREATEST MYSTERY: WHERE DID WATER COME FROM?

In a paper published in the journal Nature Astronomy, researchers have uncovered 'persuasive' new evidence that the origin of water on our planet can be traced back to space dust particles that have been charged by the Sun.

Green beauty product testing finds more than 60% have PFAS indicators

Of the 83 lipsticks, mascaras, and other beauty products tested by Mamavation, 54 were found to have organic fluorine, with eight containing organic fluorine levels higher than 100 parts per million. PFAS exposure has been linked to everything from cancer to birth defects to lower vaccine effectiveness.

Dr. James Rouse is a Naturopathic integrative doctor with deep expertise in epigenetics, functional, regenerative, and lifestyle medicine. James is the author of 13 books (and counting) on human potential, proactive aging and mind-body wellbeing. Dr. Rouse was a founding faculty member for the Institute for Functional Medicine. James is a dynamic speaker and media presence sharing his medical prowess with audiences on every continent and on stage with Sir Richard Branson, Steve Wozniak, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Deepak Chopra, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Marianne Williamson.