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Independent weekly editorial analysis on urban sustainability, water governance, climate resilience, infrastructure systems, digital water, circular economy transitions, and urban systems transformation.
Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) blends nature and engineering to manage stormwater sustainably in cities. It reduces runoff, improves water quality, and boosts climate resilience, all while offering added ecological and social value for…
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As renewable electricity expands, long duration energy storage is becoming essential for maintaining reliable power systems. Discover how pumped hydropower and the proposed San Vicente Energy Storage Facility demonstrate the role of closed-loop storage in supporting grid resilience and the clean energy transition.
Smart Water Meters are transforming how utilities manage water distribution, detect leaks, and engage customers. Discover how Austin’s My ATX Water programme demonstrates the value of digital metering in improving efficiency, reducing water losses, and building long-term urban water resilience.
Urban stormwater is increasingly recognised as a valuable resource rather than a waste stream. Discover how Sydney’s Green Square stormwater recycling project combines flood protection with water reuse to strengthen urban resilience and support long-term water security.
Urban agriculture is expanding, making efficient water management more important than ever. Explore how San Francisco’s Community Garden Irrigation Meter Grant Program combines monitoring, financial incentives, and education to promote sustainable irrigation and resilient community food production.
Industrial water reuse is emerging as a practical solution to water scarcity and increasing resource pressures. The CHERISH-2-O project demonstrates how shared treatment infrastructure and collective water networks can enable circular water management and improve industrial resilience.
Los Angeles County’s Safe, Clean Water Program demonstrates how dedicated stormwater funding can support water quality, local supply, and community resilience. Its governance framework combines technical review, watershed planning, adaptive management, and accountability mechanisms.
Artificial intelligence is helping water utilities identify hidden leaks, improve operational efficiency, and reduce water losses. Thames Water’s partnership with Origin Tech demonstrates how AI-driven satellite detection can support more sustainable infrastructure management.
Nature-Based Solutions are helping cities improve water quality, restore ecosystems, and strengthen resilience. The Soet River Catchment Management Forum in Cape Town demonstrates how pollution control, community stewardship, and ecological rehabilitation can work together to improve urban river health.
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