Water Business

Companies Feeling the Squeeze From Drought

On November 20, 2014, in Commentary, Water Business, by Erik

Droughts in places like Sao Paolo and California are wreaking havoc on companies’ bottom lines. Find out what it means for you!

 

Desalination Firm Up for Sale?

On November 18, 2014, in Water Business, by Erik

Desalination of salt water could be a savior for regions around the world that lack fresh water, but going has been slow when it comes to implementing it. The latest news is that Israeli desalination company IDE technologies is being put up for sale by its owners. The company recently had to make redundancies at […]

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It’s Farmers vs. Drillers for US Water

On November 17, 2014, in Commentary, Water Business, by Erik

Why fracking and farmers are coming to blows in the US, and what it means for water security.

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Southern England Lands Aquifer Project

On November 14, 2014, in Water Business, by Erik

Utility Southern Water will undertake an aquifer storage and recovery project in the southern England town of Worthing with the goal of helping to store drinking water for future use. This plan involves siphoning river water during the winter months, treating it, then storing it until it is needed. Other utilities throughout England, including Thames […]

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World’s Largest Companies Threatened By Water Issues

On November 11, 2014, in Commentary, Water Business, by Erik

The CDP reports that water risk can affect big business growth. Some of the world’s largest companies can ensure business growth along with environmental improvement if certain tweaks and tasks are committed to their water policies.

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