25 Oct 2017
Two articles 1. What would an entirely flood-proof city look like? They call it “pave, pipe, and pump”: the mentality that has dominated urban development for over a century. Along with the explosion of the motorcar in the early 20th century came paved surfaces. Rainwater – instead of being sucked up by plants, evaporating, or […]
17 Aug 2017
We do big dams and hydropower in the UK – we also have the experience of floating solar power schemes – in Thames and United Utilities. Since all the transmission infrastructure is in place for hydro already this would be an easy win. Innovation: World’s 1st combined hydroelectric & solar power plant goes live […]
09 Aug 2017
Once about a time the monks built their toilets over carp ponds to enrich the water. A modern day version of combining the culture of herbivorous fish – Tilapia – could use the by-product of using algae to polish waste water. Making the links between innovations Aquaponics venture GrowUp Urban Farms is producing its target of […]
12 Jun 2017
New technology to improve the sustainability of the fishing industry Award winning start-up, SafetyNet Technologies, is seeking to revolutionize the fishing industry with a technology that uses lights to attract and repel fish, reducing by-catch. The equipment fits easily onto any fishing net, with ten to 20 lights required. The colour of light is controlled […]
24 May 2017
Scottish Water Horizons has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that it, along with alliance partner SHARC Energy Systems, has been awarded grant support to facilitate the installation of heat from sewer systems at five locations across Scotland. Funding from the Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme (LCITP), managed through the Scottish Government, has been granted to […]
22 May 2017
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, together with The Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit, have today announced the launch of the $2 million New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize. The Prize which is funded by Wendy Schmidt as Lead Philanthropic Partner of the New Plastics Economy Initiative, calls for innovators, designers, scientist and entrepreneurs to help create packaging that […]
02 Feb 2017
Important outputs looking at strategic innovation across Europe How can we realise the true value of water for our environment, economy and society? Is it possible to reduce the impact of Europe’s society on our natural water resources? Ιn what way can we boost the European water market? How can we secure long-term resilience, stability, […]
14 Jun 2016
National Geographic celebrate World Oceans Day: Eight innovations that take enable greater protection and more effective management, including The snotbot – a sensing drone to sample whale blows Fishface – a fish identification tool for population assessments Whale alert app – for mariners Skysails – to help reduce 10-30% of cargo ship fuel use Global […]
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