Water and wastewater systems are typically energy intensive; at the same time energy production is a large water using industry. The energy used to supply water to cities and clean used water is responsible for 3 – 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Increasing energy efficiency and producing energy from the urban water cycle can result in ‘urban water’ becoming a net energy producer and can even achieve carbon neutrality.
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Water-Wise Cities
Humanity cannot thrive and survive without water. Cities cannot function without water. A simple, but powerful reality. ...
Water Safety Planning
Humanity cannot thrive and survive without water. Cities cannot function without water. A simple, but powerful reality. ...
Strategies for Nexus Infrastructure in Africa
IWA produced a study for the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) that outlines a roadmap towards nexus solutions ...
Water and Wastewater Companies for Climate Mitigat...
Carbon and greenhouse gas emissions are driving climate change. Changes in our climate are changes in water, as these gr...
Transitions to the Urban Water Services of Tomorro...
Enabling communities to Achieve a Sustainable, Low-carbon Water Future Without Compromising Service Quality The central...
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