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New report breaks down global water threats, builds hope with disruptive thinking and solutions
Water accounts for 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, leading some to believe that the threat of water scarcity is exaggerated. But, in reality, only 2.5 percent of that supply is fresh and useable, a harsh truth that reveals how limited our resources truly are.
The myth of global abundance is just one of many water challenges detailed in “Future of Water,” a new report published by Raconteur in association with the World Economic Forum and British Water. The report is direct in its discussion of the interconnected water crises that face our planet, from “Day Zero” scenarios in Tamil Nadu and 21 other cities in India to changes in the Earth’s rotation caused by depleted aquifers and melting ice sheets.
In response, industry leaders across the value chain – including DuPont Water Solutions – share their deep insight from the front lines in the fi ght to conserve and reuse water.
According to Alexander Lane, DuPont Water Solutions’ Commercial Director, large-scale collaboration and rethinking our holistic approach to resource management are necessary to mitigate the growing threat of water scarcity. From California to Kenya and Egypt to Australia, partnership is critical to advance science, change global perceptions and investigate new methodologies to better solve water challenges.
“Eighty percent of the water that is produced is released back to the environment. That’s already a source of reasonably well-treated water that should be tapped, rather than just letting it go down the drain,” he said. We need to shift our thinking from linear to circular: reduce usage fi rstly, yes, but also then look at ways we can recycle and treat the water we have.”
By innovating technologies and strategies to reclaim and purify wastewater, 95 percent of liquid discharge can be converted into a sustainable source of freshwater, all at a price point that is 60 percent lower than conventional solutions. A minimal liquid discharge approach is made possible by a proven suite of water treatment products – including ultrafi ltration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange and the use of ultraviolet light.
“Customised problem solving is the best way to meet the increasingly complex needs of end users across markets and applications,” said HP Nanda, DuPont Water Solutions’ Vice President. “Implementing one-size-fi ts-all water treatment is not effective or cost-effi cient. It is critical to pin-point the right products for a specifi c need, water quality, place and time. It’s a daunting challenge, but we at DuPont are fully capable and prepared to guide customers through this process, working collaboratively with other stakeholders.”
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First Taiwan International Water Week serves as the platform for global exhibition and forum
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Organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the fi rst edition of Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW) will be held at the Taipei World Trade Center, Hall 1 September 26-28, 2019. Major companies such as Aqua Care, Easywell, EMEC Taiwan, GEMUE Taiwan, ITRI, Lan Shan, Li Jing Viscarb, and Ye Sail will showcase their products among 150 exhibitors.
For the fi rst time as the co-organiser, the Water Resources Agency (WRA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan’s highest ranking water authority, will lead the Water Environment Recycling Association, Sinotech Engineering Consultants, National Taiwan University, and Chung Yuan Christian University to join the Water Industry Pavilion. In addition, WRA will organise the “Water for the Future” forum, at which global experts and industry leaders will share their experiences.
With a combination of IoT and ICT strengths, Taiwan excels in smart water technologies with annual exports of pumps, valves, pipes, meters
and water purifi ers exceeding US$2 billion. In Taiwan, the investment in water infrastructure is targeting smart water management and water reclamation, which will be supplying 10% of all water resources by 2030.
Moreover, TAITRA will be hosting Government Procurement Meetings of Water Resources and one-on-one business matchmaking meetings. It has already mobilized all its 63 overseas branch offi ces to invite buyers from all over the world to attend face-to-face meetings with exhibitors to build global partnership and future business opportunities.
In conjunction with TIWW, the Circular Economy Taiwan and the Taiwan Innotech Expo will take place at the same time in the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1, serving to attract even more participants.
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IN BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, VILLAGERS COULD ONCE DIG A HOLE IN THE GROUND WITH THEIR HANDS, DROP IN A LIVE COAL, AND START A FIRE.
85% OF BANGLADESH’S GROUNDWATER IS CONTAMINATED WITH ARSENIC
80 PERCENT OF URBAN SEWAGE DISCHARGED INTO THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA IS UNTREATED
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40,000 TONS OF PLASTICS ARE CURRENTLY FLOATING ON THE OCEANS’ SURFACE
AN ESTIMATED 50,000 SPECIES INHABITING OUR TROPICAL FORESTS BECOME EXTINCT ANNUALLY. THAT’S AN AVERAGE OF 137 SPECIES A DAY.
RAINFORESTS ARE CUT DOWN AT A RATE OF 100 ACRES PER MINUTE.
A RADIOACTIVE WASTE DUMPING SITE FOR THE FORMER SOVIET UNION, LAKE KARACHAY, WESTERN RUSSIA, IS THE MOST POLLUTED SPOT ON EARTH. SPENDING JUST AN HOUR IN THE LAKE WOULD BE FATAL FOR A HUMAN.
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