Green economy

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
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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
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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

Futuristic Grey+Green Infrastructure in Copenhagen

In 2018, Copenhagen’s new waste-to-energy plant will not only set the bar high for environmental performance but also for architectural integration...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

The Sunshine State’s more crop per drop program

The world’s population is projected to increase from 7.6 billion in 2017 to 9.7 billion in 2050. With agriculture already consuming...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

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...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

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...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

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....
Robert C. Brears
2 min read

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...
Robert C. Brears
1 min read

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...
Robert C. Brears
2 min read