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UNICEF report: floods, droughts and heat are putting over a billion children at risk

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More than one billion children are now exposed to at least three simultaneous climate hazards, according to the Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026. Drawing on a newly developed Global Child Hazard Database, the report maps children’s exposure to eight climate hazards—riverine floods, droughts, tropical storms, heatwaves, extreme heat, fires and sand and dust storms—alongside malaria and ambient air pollution.  Exposure is widespread: 1.8 billion children live in drought-affected areas, 1.5 billion face heatwaves, 1.2 billion experience temperatures exceeding 35°C, 662 million live in tropical storm zones, and 2.3 billion live…

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More than half of data centers face drought or flood risk, report finds 

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The ten highest-risk markets include Northern Virginia, the Carolinas, Atlanta, Johor, Singapore, Batam, Marseille, Bangkok, Beijing, and New York/Northern Jersey. Lowest-risk markets cluster in northern Europe (Stockholm, London, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Oslo, Dublin) plus Toronto, San Francisco, Montreal/Quebec & Bogota. The industry is concentrating capacity in demanding locations rather than favorable ones. 30–50 percent of 2026 projects face delay as established hubs hit power, land & permitting constraints.  The central argument: climate risk is underpriced. Markets with comparable power costs and demand are underwritten as equivalent despite materially different risk profiles,…

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A Satellite Watching Over Haryana’s Farms Is Helping the State Save Rs 300 Crore Per Year

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Haryana received the Geospatial Excellence Award at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam in May 2026 for a satellite-powered system that helps farmers identify water stress before they see it. The international jury praised Haryana’s Space Applications Centre (HARSAC) for building a practical, scalable system that tackles food security, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience together.  At its heart, the platform brings together satellite imagery, remote sensing data, GIS dashboards, mobile apps, UAV surveys, and AI analytics in one operational layer. Through this, HARSAC provides crop monitoring and yield assessment, water…

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FROM REACTIVE TO STRATEGIC: HOW INDIAN INDUSTRIES CAN REDEFINE WATER EFFICIENCY WITH INTELLIGENT CONTROL& AUTOMATION

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With India’s accelerating efforts to address water scarcity, industries face a clear imperative of balancing operational demands, regulatory requirements & cost pressures without compromising output. This makes intelligent automation & control technologies essential to sustainable water management.  AR Madhusudan, Business Line Manager, Drive Products, ABB India With rapidly increasing population, urbanization and industrialization, the demand for water globally is outpacing the available supply. Water is indeed a critical drinking resource, but it also goes beyond to support livelihoods – it is the unseen force behind several industries like data centers,…

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Maharashtra to Shift Over 22,000 Rural Water Projects to Solar Energy

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The Maharashtra government is developing a policy to solarise 22,185 rural water supply schemes as part of efforts to reduce mounting electricity dues and ensure uninterrupted drinking water services. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to formulate a dedicated policy for the phased solarisation of rural water infrastructure.  The move comes amid growing concerns over mounting electricity dues associated with water supply projects. Power-related liabilities have been increasing for several schemes, creating financial and operational challenges for local authorities. Chairing a review meeting on the state’s rural drinking water…

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How This Chhattisgarh District is Using a ‘5% Model’ to Boost Groundwater

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At a time when scorching heat and water scarcity trouble several parts of Chhattisgarh, a water conservation movement in Korea district is showing promising results. Known as the “5% model”, the initiative encourages villagers to dedicate 5% of their agricultural land for soak pits that help rainwater percolate into the ground, contributing to significant improvement in groundwater levels.  The model has drawn national attention. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted it in his Mann Ki Baat programme in March, while Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil has suggested it could…

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Madhya Pradesh’s Water Conservation Model Draws Global Recognition 

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Madhya Pradesh’s Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan is gaining international attention as a successful water conservation model. Launched under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the campaign focuses on rejuvenation of rivers, ponds and traditional water bodies while promoting sustainable water management practices across the state.  The recently concluded seven-day “Sadanira Samagam” at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal highlighted integration of water conservation efforts with India’s cultural heritage. The event was attended by diplomats from Cyprus, Fiji, Mexico, Nepal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Ecuador, who praised the Madhya Pradesh model as a meaningful response…

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MENA Industrial Futures Forum (MIFF) 2026 Set to Drive the Future of Smart, Secure & Sustainable Industrial Operations

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Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia | 6–7 October 2026 – The MENA Industrial Futures Forum (MIFF) 2026), organised by Dez10 Events, is set to bring together senior executives, government representatives, technology innovators, industry experts, and decision-makers from across the Middle East for two days of insightful discussions, strategic networking, and business collaboration. As industries continue to accelerate their digital transformation journeys, MIFF 2026 will provide a strategic platform for sharing knowledge, showcasing innovation, and fostering partnerships that support the future of industrial operations. Held under the theme “Smart, Secure & Sustainable…

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Denta Water to supply 6 tanks from Tungabhadra River for ground water recharging and enhancement for its flagship Mukkumpi lift irrigation project

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Bengaluru, August 17, 2026: Denta Water and Infra Solutions Limited (“Denta Water”) (NSE: DENTA, BSE: 544345), a leading civil engineering contractor specializing in water infrastructure projects, today announced that it is supplying a total of six tanks for its flagship Mukkumpi lift irrigation project. As part of the project, the tanks will be used to pump out water from Tungabadra river to recharge ground water and enhance underground water to boost irrigation facilities. The six tanks to be used for the project are Hirebenakal Tank, Venktagiri Tank, HRG Camp Tank,…

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NX Filtration reports strong H1 2026 with record order intake and order book and major commercial milestones

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Hengelo, the Netherlands, 26 August 2026, 07:00 CET  HENGELO, THE NETHERLANDS – NX Filtration N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: NXFIL), the global  provider of breakthrough hollow fiber nanofiltration membrane technology for pure and  affordable water with strong sustainability benefits, today reports its condensed interim  consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2026.   Half year 2026 highlights  o Total revenues1 of €7.8 million, representing 19% growth compared to the first half year of  2025. Record order intake (+61% year-on-year), and 5 times larger order book than a year  ago  o…

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