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Engineer testing and calibrating an autonomous drone with VR headset for sewer inspection technology.

Autonomous Drones and AI Transform Sewer Inspections

With rising populations, denser cities, and climate change impacts, managing water and wastewater systems is becoming more complex. Sewer maintenance, once...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read
Close-up of a single water droplet creating ripples on a blue water surface, symbolizing purity and the value of water resources.

Water Recycling: A Sustainable Solution for All Sectors

Water recycling treats wastewater to meet the needs of specific applications. It plays a vital role in addressing water scarcity and...
Robert C. Brears
3 min read
Automated robotic arms tending to rows of leafy green crops in a high-tech indoor vertical farming system with multiple layers of plants.

The Rise of Vertical Farming: Sustainable Solutions for the Future of Agriculture

Vertical farming grows crops in stacked layers inside climate-controlled buildings, making the most of space and resources. Perfect for cities, this...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read
Aerial view of suburban homes with tree-lined streets illustrating residential areas that could benefit from Blue-Green Infrastructure for stormwater management.

Scaling Up Blue-Green Infrastructure: How Stormwater Credit Trading Drives Sustainable Urban Water Management

Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) blends nature and engineering to manage stormwater sustainably in cities. It reduces runoff, improves water quality, and boosts...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read
Aerial view of green landscape with droplets, symbolizing eco-friendly urban design

Eco-Districts and Water Sustainability: Strategies for Conservation, Efficiency, and Resilience

Eco-districts are urban areas built to embed sustainability into everyday systems like energy, transport, waste, and water. These neighborhoods focus on...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read
Water ripple symbolizing clean and recycled water resources

Water Recycling for Security: Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Future

Water recycling is vital for securing reliable water supplies as cities grow, the climate changes, and urban demand increases. By treating...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read
Artificial Intelligence concept, digital circuit board with AI icon

AI in Desalination: Cutting Energy Costs and Strengthening Water Security

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming water management by enhancing operational efficiency, enabling real-time monitoring, and delivering powerful predictive analytics. These innovations...
Robert C. Brears
4 min read

Books to Read in 2018

The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus ISBN: 978–1–137–58364–2 The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

Wastewater Treatment Plants Becoming Prosumers

Around the world, leading wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) are becoming prosumers: both a producer and consumer of energy. In regular WWTPs,...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

Green Roofs Mitigating the Risks of Climate Change

Taking a proactive stance, many cities are implementing green roof policies to mitigate the risks of climate change. By Robert C....
Robert C. Brears
2 min read