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World Water Day, celebrated on 22 March, is an international event that commemorates the importance of water to life on Earth. The day is aimed at promoting the sustainable management of water resources and highlights the need to protect water ecosystems. The theme of World Water Day 2024 is "The Value of Water" and emphasises the economic, social and environmental aspects of water resources. But did you know that water has many fascinating properties and interesting facts? Let's take a look at them! Full article here -> https://lnkd.in/e6dbic_6 H2 TIMES® NEWS -> www.H2times.news #H2 #news #molecularhydrogen #molecularhydrogen #hydrogen #hydrohydrogen #molecularhydrogen #patentedtechnology #company #hydrogenhydrogen #health #H2world

🌊🌱 Harnessing the Power of Water for a Sustainable Future! 🌱🌊 The potential for upgrading and desalting brackish groundwater and seawater is immense. These processes not only provide a reliable source of freshwater but also contribute to solving the global water scarcity challenge. 🔹 Upgrade/Desalt Brackish Groundwater: Making every drop count. 🔹 Desalt Seawater: Unlocking new sources of freshwater. Let's embrace these opportunities to create a more resilient and water-secure world. #WaterTechnology #Desalination #SustainableDevelopment #CleanWater

[Impact Indicators🌱]  What are the challenges that come with “net use of fresh water” ? 💧 Here is what you need to know 👇 Water use refers to all permanent or temporary human-induced removal of water from a watershed and that is not re-distributed in the same watershed. The term “net” refers to the fact that if water is used in closed loop processes (eg cooling system), only the net water consumption should be considered (such as water losses).    🌎 What are some challenges about this indicator? The net use of fresh water has been neglected in the past because it is less relevant in northern European countries and is a cheap resource, so it is often not recorded. In addition, the EII “net use of fresh water” is not a “water footprint” in a broader sense because it does not consider potential environmental impacts of water use (on ecosystems, humans, stock/fund resources) in different geographical locations less prone to water scarcity. #actnow #sobriété #climatemitigation #climateaction #designforcircularity #designforcircularity

A new study reveals groundwater as a significant pollution source impacting the Great Barrier Reef: https://ow.ly/L6Wg50Q1zC6 #groundwater #watersystems

On #thisDayInScience in 1683, England patented a method to extract salt from seawater. As the American West faces severe water shortages, the quest for sustainable desalination continues—balancing human needs with environmental care. #WaterCrisis #Desalination Read this post and more on my Typeshare Social Blog: https://lnkd.in/gDNvKvA9

Understanding the Broader Context of Water 💧 Usage! Our planet is often referred to as the "blue planet" because approximately 75% of its surface is covered in water. However, only 2.5% of Earth's water is freshwater, with the rest primarily residing in oceans. Freshwater is further divided between surface water (rivers and lakes) and groundwater, with a significant portion trapped in ice caps and glaciers. From the global distribution of water to its intricate connection to other essential sectors, it's clear that responsible water management is key to ensuring a sustainable future 🌍 #Water #Sustainability #WaterManagement

🌊 Understanding #Europe’s #WaterFootprint 📹 Water use is rising across various sectors, from food to technology. In this Crash Course, Euronews has explored the water footprint concept, its industry contributions, and the EU's efforts towards sustainable consumption. #Types of Water Footprint: - #Green: Rainwater use in agriculture. - #Blue: Freshwater use. - #Grey: Freshwater needed to dilute pollutants. #HighWaterFootprint Sectors: - #Agriculture: Major water consumer (e.g., 15,000 liters for 1kg of beef). - #Energy: High water use for cooling in power plants. - #Textiles: 2,700 liters for one cotton T-shirt. -Other high water footprint sectors include tech, beverages, mining, paper, automotive, and chemicals. #EU Directives: - #CorporateSustainabilityDueDiligenceDirective: Companies must address environmental impacts, including water use. - #CorporateSustainabilityReportingDirective: Companies must disclose environmental impacts. These directives promote sustainable water management to ensure a sustainable future for Europe’s water resources. 💡 The average EU citizen’s daily energy consumption requires 1,301 liters of water. Collective effort from individuals, businesses, and governments is essential to protect our water resources. 💧🌍 #WaterFootprint #Sustainability #EU #WaterConservation #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableConsumption Source: Euronews European Commission https://lnkd.in/d5EnU_xB

To mitigate the adverse effects of the carbon pollution is costly. From the costs of decarbonization technology transition, through agricultural damage and flood protection, to the introduction of new agricultural cultures and water retention, all the way to the rapidly increasing costs of social crisis management, or even the cost of managing the increasingly hot topic of migration. In his latest blog post, urbaniqe CEO Levente Tóth discusses how much of these so called societal cost of carbon emissions we currently do not pay and why does it matter. Our Daily Free Lunch https://hubs.ly/Q02w7ptK0 #CarbonPollution #SocietalCost #CarbonCredit #Carbon Pricing #ClimateAction

Our recent global survey found 76% of respondents believe that human behavior is the biggest obstacle to reducing water pollution, yet the majority have never taken action to clean their local river. Have you? Leave a comment with your favorite way to protect your local river below. View the full survey results and learn how others are implementing innovative solutions to clean their rivers at https://bit.ly/3Nibyxc.

"#Desalination (turning ocean water into drinking water) is one of the most important responses to global water challenges. Decision-making on where, how and why to develop desalination plants must focus more on addressing social issues, such as universal access, #justice and #sustainability." 🌊 🚰 Ocean Nexus Research Fellow, Brian O'Neill, Ph.D. discusses why addressing social issues in relation to techno-optimism, specifically desalination, is crucial! https://lnkd.in/gBiGcb6f #OceanEquity NatureWater