The US Demands Israel Takes its Side in the New Cold War with China – America CTech – In Israel, defense has always been the number one item on the agenda, so when US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a rushed visit to Jerusalem at the height of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, most people assumed it had to do with matters of defense or Israel’s recently announced plans to annex the West Bank. But, as opposed to Israel, where defense reigns supreme, for Americans it is always about the money. Israelis were surprised to find out that the reason Pompeo exited […] The US Demands Israel Takes its Side in the New Cold War with China – AmericaDME GmbH2020-05-17T16:28:15+02:00
Online-Only Public Comment for Poseidon Desalination Plant Public Hearing Draws Criticism – California A state regional water board is drawing public criticism in Orange County for holding meetings on a controversial desalination plant in Huntington Beach, while public participation can only be done virtually amid the coronavirus health crisis. The Santa Ana Regional Quality Control Board is meeting this morning to hold a public hearing on Poseidon Water’s request for a permit renewal for their facility, which would be built on 12 acres of a power plant and produce 50 million gallons of water per day, according to water district staff. Online-Only Public Comment for Poseidon Desalination Plant Public Hearing Draws Criticism – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-05-16T15:24:23+02:00
Senate legislation would expand COVID-19 projects with Israel to lessen dependence on China – Israel The Senate has introduced legislation to enhance partnerships between American and Israeli companies on COVID-19 projects, thus lessening U.S. dependence on China for life-saving medications and treatments. The bipartisan legislation was introduced on Wednesday as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, on a whirlwind eight-hour visit to Israel, criticized China while praising Israel. “You’re a great partner,” Pompeo said in an appearance with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before their meeting in Jerusalem. “You share your information, unlike some other countries that try and obfuscate and […] Senate legislation would expand COVID-19 projects with Israel to lessen dependence on China – IsraelDME GmbH2020-05-15T10:29:22+02:00
Water Corporation investigates future water sources for Perth – Australia RECYCLED groundwater and storm water are being considered to top up Perth’s long term water supply as Water Corporation rolls forward desalination plant proposals. As the environmental assessment for a desalination plant in Perth’s north reached its third stage, the utility flagged it was also starting to investigate more groundwater replenishment and storm water options. In early May, WA’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) approved Water Corporation’s environmental scoping document for a potential seawater desalination plant in Alkimos. Water Corporation investigates future water sources for Perth – AustraliaDME GmbH2020-05-14T14:15:15+02:00
Desalination plant near Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park to get CRZ clearance – India The Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board’s (TWAD) proposal to set up a 60 MLD Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plant at Kuthiraimozhi village in Ramanathapuram has been recommended for CRZ clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Environment Ministry after a modified proposal was submitted. The proposal was earlier not cleared owing to the location being within the eco-senstive zone of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park, to be precise, only 25 metres from its boundary. The […] Desalination plant near Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park to get CRZ clearance – IndiaDME GmbH2020-05-13T15:28:42+02:00
Pompeo to warn Israel over Chinese involvement in water plant – Israel US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to arrive in Israel on May 13. Though there are many issues on his agenda, one specific topic is particularly sensitive, since it revolves around tiny Israel’s involvement in the worsening clash between Washington and Beijing. The facility, known as Sorek 2, will produce 200 million cubic meters of drinking water per year, raising the total water processed in Israeli desalination plants to 786 million cubic meters per year. The Americans are worried that the […] Pompeo to warn Israel over Chinese involvement in water plant – IsraelDME GmbH2020-05-12T11:05:01+02:00
SEA, UoB discuss use of renewable energy in water desalination – Bahrain Manama, May 10 (BNA): President of the Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA), Dr. Abdulhussain bin Ali Mirza, held a virtual meeting with the University of Bahrain (UoB). The remote video meeting, in which Dr. Waheeb Al-Nasser, Dr. Hanan Al-Buflasa, Dr. Mohammed Ridha, Dr. Muammar Talib and Dr. Nour Al-Din Mansour and a number of SEA officials participated, followed up on the developments of the joint SEA- UoB research cooperation agreement on the use of renewable energy in water desalination. Dr. Mirza […] SEA, UoB discuss use of renewable energy in water desalination – BahrainDME GmbH2020-05-11T14:55:32+02:00
Israel’s Azrieli sells desalination subsidiary to Generation Capital – Israel TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Israeli real estate developer Azrieli Group (AZRG.TA) said on Sunday it sold its holdings in GES Global Environment Solutions to Generation Capital (GNRS.TA) for 105 million shekels ($30 million). GES builds and operates seawater desalination facilities as well as industrial, municipal water and wastewater treatment plants. The deal is not expected to have a material effect on the Azrieli’s results, the company said. (LINK). Israel’s Azrieli sells desalination subsidiary to Generation Capital – IsraelDME GmbH2020-05-10T13:17:17+02:00
Solar driving efficient electrochemical water treatment – California A study from the University of California, Berkeley has illustrated the potential advantages and challenges of using PV to power electrochemical water treatment. Researchers analyzed how the use of solar power could increase the competitiveness of electrochemical approaches such as electrocoagulation (EC), capacitive deionization (CDI), electrodialysis (ED) and electrodeionization (EDI). The four methods examined, according to the scientists, are not as capital-intensive as traditional large-scale water treatment centers, while also being modular, portable and energy efficient. The use of […] Solar driving efficient electrochemical water treatment – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-05-09T14:43:12+02:00
Groundwater desalination on farms in Western Australia – Australia Groundwater in the Western Australian grainbelt is a potential resource for on-farm water self sufficiency. However, most groundwater in this environment is saline to some degree, and is often not suitable for livestock or other on-farm uses. Desalination, the process to remove much of the salt from saline water sources, could produce less-saline water for livestock, crop spraying, horticulture and domestic uses. This page provides information on desalination – with reverse osmosis (RO) systems – of groundwater on farms in the […] Groundwater desalination on farms in Western Australia – AustraliaDME GmbH2020-05-08T10:33:08+02:00