Turning saltwater into a fresh opportunity, UTEP‘s Tayia Oddonetto has revolutionised desalination by developing an award-winning method that converts over 90 per cent of salt water to fresh water. Her innovative approach saves water and recovers valuable minerals like lithium. This breakthrough could benefit utilities and industries worldwide, reducing costs and supporting sustainability.
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With water utilities and local councils increasingly looking at nature-based solutions, a project out of Millowl (Phillip Island) is providing opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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The State of the Climate Report 2024 found that Australia’s weather and climate have continued to change, with increased extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall, and rising sea levels.
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The Inspector-General of Water Compliance (Inspector-General), the Hon. Troy Grant, has announced the launch of an inquiry, the first to be undertaken by the Inspector-General, into the Northern Basin Toolkit (the Toolkit), a significant government program aimed at improving the health of the Murray-Darling Basin.
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The NSW Government has unveiled the draft Recycled Water Roadmap for consultation. It is inviting residents, communities, and stakeholders to have their say in providing more secure and resilient water supplies for decades.
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Record environmental flows and water releases are being delivered under the reinvigorated Murray-Darling Basin Plan, benefiting the environment, irrigators, and other River Murray water users.
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In the intricate world of urban water management, the Queensland Water Directorate (qldwater) Statewide Water Information Management system has emerged as a beacon of efficiency and innovation.
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Accurate climate modelling is essential for managing water effectively in the face of climate change. A novel bias correction tool that improves the accuracy of climate modelling will help us adapt our water management to climate change.
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The Victorian Government is delivering a better drinking water supply for Loddon and other locations across rural northern Victoria, with a major upgrade to the region’s water infrastructure now complete.
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Water suppliers in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will compete next week in the 2024 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water competition.
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