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Water Impact Index
Veolia Water and Veolia Environnement's Research & Innovation group developed the Water Impact Index, the first indicator enabling a comprehensive assessment of the impact of human activity on water resources.
Resource revolution: Meeting the world’s energy, materials, food, and water needs
In the 20th century, governments and businesses didn't have to worry about resource productivity; they were able to focus on capital and labor instead. Over the next 20 years, resources …
Use and capacity of global hydropower increases
Global use of hydropower increased more than 5 per cent between 2009 and 2010, according to new research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. Hydropower …
Green Economy in a Blue World
Healthy seas and coasts would pay healthy dividends in a green economy, according to a report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners that highlights the huge …
The Stockholm Statement
The 'Stockholm Statement' calls on leadership at all levels of government that will participate at the Rio+20 Summit (4-6 June 2012) to commit to achieving "universal provisioning of safe drinking …
The bioenergy and water nexus
Bioenergy and water are inextricably linked. For the first time, this report examines in depth these interlinkages, highlights the risks and opportunities, and offers an outlook on ways to address …
Desalination market to exceed US$13bn in 2015
World demand for water desalination products and services is expected to increase 9.3% annually to reach US$13.4 billion in 2015, according to World Water Desalination, a new study from The …
Water chemicals and competitors: The long, long march of the ‘chemical-free’ revolution
Emerging market drivers - from tighter water quality regulations to corporate emphasis on water conservation to water-intensive applications in oil and gas exploration - have all opened the door to …
Every drop counts: Learning from good practices in eight Asian cities
In keeping with the mission to address challenges in the provision of safe and reliable water and sanitation services, the Institute of Water Policy and the Asian Development Bank launched …
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