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THE HIDDEN OCEAN COST OF CARBON: WHY CLIMATE DAMAGE IS NEARLY TWICE AS HIGH AS WE THOUGHT

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According to an international study featuring CMCC scientists, the true economic damage of climate change has been vastly underestimated – because the ocean has been left out of the equation.  By integrating the latest ocean science into climate-economic models, researchers found that accounting for climate impacts on marine ecosystems and ocean-dependent infrastructure nearly doubles the social cost of carbon. The hidden ocean cost is estimated at $48 per tonne of CO₂, a figure they say should be added to current policy calculations.  A new paper involving CMCC scientists Francesco Granella,…

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Grundfos & Frost & Sullivan Successfully Host Industry Customer Conclave 2026 in New Delhi

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Industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts deliberate on circular water systems, industrial resilience, and future-ready cooling solutions New Delhi, India | 24 April 2026: Grundfos India, in partnership with Frost & Sullivan, successfully concluded the Industry Customer Conclave 2026 at ITC Maurya, New Delhi, bringing together senior leaders from industry, government bodies, sustainability organizations, infrastructure sectors, and technology companies for a focused dialogue on the future of industrial water management and sustainable industrial growth in India. The conclave served as a high-level platform to address some of the most critical challenges and opportunities shaping India’s…

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NEW STUDY FINDS HIGHER LEVELS OF ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) IN SURFACE WATER DURING WINTER

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A new study from The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s pre-eminent interdisciplinary scientific research institute for the sustainable management of land, crop and nature resources, has found that the levels of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) present in surface water increase during winter.  AMR occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria acquire new genes to help defend against medications designed to kill or inhibit them. These AMR genes present a severe threat to public health, as they reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics and other medications, making it more difficult to treat common infections.  While…

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UK GOVERNMENT UNVEILS BIGGEST OVERHAUL OF WATER SECTOR IN A GENERATION

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A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January) by the UK government, with the publication of the much anticipated Water White Paper. The policy paper, ‘A new vision for water’ sets out clear powers for the new regulator, delivering tougher oversight and stronger accountability for water companies. For the first time in two decades, a Chief Engineer will sit inside the new single water regulator to bring back hands-on checks of water infrastructure, which the government says will end the days of…

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JAL JEEVAN MISSION EXTENDED TO 2028 WITH FOCUS ON “NAL JAL MITRAS”

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As of early February 2026, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has achieved a significant milestone, providing tap water connections to over 81.5% of rural households. To ensure the long-term sustainability of this massive infrastructure, the government has officially announced the extension of the mission until December 2028.  The new phase of the mission shifts focus from “infrastructure creation” to “operational excellence.” A key component of this strategy is the Nal Jal Mitra Programme, a collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development to train local villagers in maintenance and water quality…

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EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS MUST EVOLVE INTO TOOLS THAT ANTICIPATE FLOODING AND PROTECT LIVES

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According to a report by Xylem Vue, these systems must be integrated as operational platforms within water management frameworks, automatically linked to the activation of emergency plans, municipal protocols, and interagency decision-making processes. Floods do not cause severe damage due to a lack of data. They cause it because there is not enough actionable time to make decisions and respond. May 14, 2026. Far from being understood as simple alert platforms, Early Warning Systems (EWS) must urgently evolve into operational systems for flood and extreme event management. This is highlighted…

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NGT MANDATES IMMEDIATE SEWAGE INTERCEPTION FOR DELHI’S JJ CLUSTERS

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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a stern directive to the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) and the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to intercept untreated sewage from eight major JJ clusters. The order, delivered on February 3, aims to prevent the direct discharge of waste into the Barapullah drain, a major contributor to Yamuna River pollution.  The DJB has proposed the installation of modular Decentralized Sewage Treatment Plants (DSTPs) at specific discharge points to tackle the issue at the source. This intervention highlights a growing regulatory shift toward…

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NX Filtration to enable reliable drinking  water production from challenging  surface water in Canada

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Hengelo, the Netherlands – 12 May 2026 NX Filtration has been selected to supply its hollow fiber nanofiltration (HFNF)  technology to Komline Pure Water, a Canadian industrial water and wastewater  treatment company. The HFNF modules will be applied in a new drinking water  project in Canada to treat challenging surface water for the Ministry of Environment  and Parks, with McElhanney acting as Engineer of Record.  The water source is characterized by highly variable quality, including elevated levels of  natural organic matter (NOM), color, and low UV transmittance. These conditions limit …

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HARMFUL INVESTMENTS OUTPACE NATURE PROTECTION BY 30 TO 1, ACCORDING TO NEW UNEP REPORT

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A new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has found that for every US$1 the world invests in protecting nature, it spends US$30 on destroying it.  This stark imbalance is the central finding of the report, released 22 January 2026. UNEP is calling for a major shift in global financing of nature-based solutions and phasing out harmful investments to deliver high returns, reduce risk exposure, and enhance resilience.  The State of Finance for Nature 2026 which uses data for 2023 – finds:  US$ 7.3 trillion in total nature-negative…

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Nijhuis Saur Industries and Vortech Water Solutions announce strategic partnership for new generation aeration system

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Münich, May 6 – Vortech and Nijhuis Saur Industries (NSI), part of the Saur Group, today announced a European‑wide distribution agreement to make Vortech’s Vortex Powered Aeration (VPA™) technology available to industrial Dairy and Pulp & Paper wastewater treatment customers across Europe.  This partnership brings together NSI’s extensive wastewater treatment process knowledge and project delivery experience with Vortech’s patented VPA™ system, which uses cyclonic flow to bring water to air in a fundamentally different way, improving aeration and mixing performance. At a time when the water industry faces stricter discharge…

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