NYC’s water-energy-carbon nexus
The Paris Climate Agreement commits nations to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius and to aspire to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. In support, New York…
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Year: 2017
A focused section of the long-running Mark and Focus publication record.
Tailor-made industrial water
Water is a key component of local and national economies with the resource often a key input in a variety of industrial value chains. As industrial demand for water increases the sector…
Future water utility: Wastewater is not waste
DC Water has created Blue Drop, a nonprofit organization, to market products and services as well as provide ratepayer relief from tariff increases due to rising operating expenses, capital investments, and declining…
Innovation in the face of water scarcity
Melbourne’s water is under pressure from population growth as well as the impacts of climate change. By 2028, it is projected that demand for water could outstrip supply with the best-case scenario…
Berlin’s climate neutral action plan
Berlin is serious about climate protection with the Berlin Energy Turnaround Act committing the city to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. With the Berlin Energy Turnaround Act in place, [clickandtweet handle=”” hashtag=””…
London calling to green infrastructure
London’s Mayor has published the draft London Environment Strategy that outlines the actions the city will take to improve the environment now, setting London on a path towards a greener, cleaner and…
Customer-centric water utilities
Water utilities are under increasing pressure to show customers value for the rates paid as well as enhance customer engagement and participation in various conservation programs. In response, several water utilities in…
LA’s green growth plan in action
In the 21st century, cities will play an increasing role in developing the green economy. One city that is at the forefront is Los Angeles (LA), which has recently published its second…
Scottish Water’s circular economy exploits
Scottish Water, which provides water and wastewater services to 2.49 million households and 152,000 businesses across Scotland, is contributing towards the development of a circular economy. Scottish Water’s 3Rs In the circular…
Building a resilient NYC
Globally, cities are facing increasing risks brought by climate change including more frequent and severe floods, droughts and heat waves, as well as sea level rise. As such, cities will need to…