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NewsSun-Powered Desal: A Gateway to Meeting MENA’s Water NeedsExtreme variability in rainfall and temperature are the new norm in the Middle East and North Africa and its consequences are especially severe for the Arab world. A new publication by the World Bank, Renewable Energy Desalination, provides one solution for adapting to the changing climate while meeting growing water demands. » more Tight restrictions on hydraulic fracturing requiredHydraulic fracturing technology, used to extract natural gas from unconventional deposits, can lead to groundwater contamination. There is particular concern and uncertainty regarding the use of chemicals and the disposal of flowback, the waste water produced by the process. This is the conclusion of a new report for the Federal Environment Ministry and the Federal Environment Agency. » more European Water Association publishes third issue of EWA Water Manifesto“The Water Manifesto wants to draw attention to current important water issues in Europe and to propose their resolution by the sustainable man-agement and use of water resources”. These were the words of the EWA-President, Professor Pertti Seuna, when the Water Manifesto at the “Open Days” in Brussels was introduced to official sources. » more 11/10/12 Why Asia's Urban Water Management needs to step upWater leakages and illegal theft continue to plague water companies in Asia, even when water is scarce. Yet, certain utilities are overcoming the odds and achieving non-revenue water rates of just 6 %. A report from the Asian Development Bank reveals how and WWi picks three example utilities to share as best practice. » more 01/10/12 DAAD summer school attracts many students
Supported by DAAD as many as 18 studens, PhDs, and specialists from Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Vietnam accepted the invitation to Germany. » more
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