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A New York water tech company just raised $25 million to help aging wastewater plants work better and fight climate change at the same time. Their simple solution saves utilities millions while permanently locking away carbon dioxide.
Malaysia is transforming its entire water system with AI and smart technology to fight climate change and protect millions from water shortages. The government's new roadmap promises real-time monitoring and faster emergency response across the nation.
Egypt and Spain are teaming up to tackle water scarcity with solar-powered desalination and smart irrigation technology. A new advisory council could make this partnership a model for Mediterranean cooperation.
Once so polluted its rivers caught fire, Lake Erie is now getting hundreds of sensors to become the world's largest digitally connected freshwater research facility. The transformation could help solve water quality challenges around the globe.
Ten African tech startups, including Tanzania's SafeSip water monitoring solution, have been selected for Qualcomm's prestigious mentorship program. The companies represent a new wave of sophisticated, homegrown innovations tackling the continent's biggest challenges.
Shira Singer is transforming how Israel's national water company uses technology to serve millions. Her work at Mekorot proves even traditional industries can leap into the digital future.
A Dutch innovation center is turning water scarcity into opportunity by helping companies rapidly test and scale breakthrough water technologies. The WaterCampus ecosystem in Leeuwarden is becoming Europe's go-to launchpad for solutions the world desperately needs.
On the edge of China's largest desert, new water technology is transforming barren, salty land into productive tomato and prune farms. Local farmers are now earning steady incomes growing high-value crops where nothing could survive before.
A Swiss venture fund just raised €100 million to fix our water crisis, backed by Singapore's government and major industrial players who know clean water isn't optional anymore. This marks a turning point where water technology is finally getting the serious investment it deserves.
A French company just installed a high-voltage power cable nearly two miles underwater, breaking their own world record set just three months ago. The breakthrough helps prove that clean energy can travel through the deepest parts of our oceans.
Twenty years of investment transformed Singapore's water technology sector from 50 companies to 400, creating over 22,000 jobs and positioning local firms to solve global water challenges. The government is now helping these companies expand overseas as worldwide demand for water solutions surges.
Scientists in Illinois created a new water filter that stops both nitrogen and phosphorus pollution from farms, solving a problem that's been poisoning rivers and lakes for decades. After a year of testing, the system worked better than existing methods and could even pay for itself.
Researchers discovered how to make water puddles up to one centimeter wide leap into the air by bursting bubbles trapped inside them. This breakthrough could revolutionize everything from 3D printing to surface cleaning without using any fuel.
Scientists created a cheap coating that keeps water bouncing off surfaces even at temperatures hot enough to brew coffee. The breakthrough could transform how we process food, purify water, and sterilize medical equipment.
Scientists in Hong Kong just solved one of the world's biggest water treatment headaches with a breakthrough that cleans wastewater faster, cheaper, and cleaner than ever before. The innovation could help cities worldwide tackle rising water costs and climate pressures.
Scientists at the University of Rochester have created aluminum tubes that stay afloat even when riddled with holes or submerged for weeks. The breakthrough could lead to nearly unsinkable ships, floating platforms, and wave-powered energy systems.
A California company is testing underwater desalination pods 1,300 feet beneath the ocean surface that use natural water pressure instead of electricity. The technology could provide 60 million gallons of fresh water daily while slashing energy use and protecting marine life. #