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The Bulgarian water plant transforming waste into power
In partnership with the European Commission
Getting water to our taps and treating it afterwards accounts for about 5% of the greenhouse gas emissions of many countries. But one water plant in Bulgaria is bucking the trend. Can this be scaled up so the water industry gets to net zero?
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From dragon boats to ice baths: Water activities play a big role for many expats in Qatar
In partnership with Media City
Water activities play a big role for many expats living in Qatar. For some, joining a dragon boat club is as much about being a part of a community as it is improving their overall health. Others look to water as a healing tool.
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In Sicily's karstic caves drought is re-writing the island's history
In partnership with the European Commission
As Sicily faces one of the worst droughts of the past decades, the University of Catania is organising a series of events as part of EU Green Week 2024. Scientists are taking us on a journey back in time to better understand the impact of climate change on the island.
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Athens harnesses ancient Roman aqueduct to combat climate change
In partnership with the European Commission
Athens is no stranger to blistering heat, but faced with soaring summer temperatures the city is tapping into its ancient Roman engineering to create more green spaces. Water Matters journeyed underground to learn more.
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Natural solution: why nature is our best water manager
In partnership with the European Commission
Climate change, pollution, and ever-growing demand are putting a huge strain on our water resources. But could the natural world help us? In this Crash Course, we explore how Nature-based solutions (NBS) are increasingly being used to tackle floods, droughts, and water scarcity.
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As demand rises can the EU make industry's water use more sustainable?
In partnership with the European Commission
Our water use continues to rise, from the food we eat to the technology we use. In this Crash Course, we'll explore the water footprint concept. How different industries contribute to it; asking what the EU is doing to make our consumption more sustainable
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‘Everyone’s Mar Menor’- lagoon with legal personhood tackles pollution
In partnership with the European Commission
From a crusade to save a dying lagoon by securing it the legal rights of a person, to building tree houses to lure back the bat population, environmental activists in Spain are doing what it takes to protect their local waterways from pollution and loss of biodiversity.