Increasing the use of biofuels is the most cost-effective way for Finland to achieve the goals of the EU’s 2030 climate and energy framework. VTT and the Government Institute for Economic Research (VATT) have completed a study commissioned by...
Officials in Mexico imposed water restrictions on towns and cities along a river in the state of Sonora following a spill late last week of around 10 million gallons of contaminated wastewater containing sulfuric acid from mining operations in the...
When it became apparent that a new landfi ll was on the cards for Rustenburg, the Rustenburg Local Municipality looked to Golder Associates Africa on how to best facilitate this. Andre Venter, divisional leader: Integrated Waste Solutions and...
CESA last night (12 August) hosted its annual CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards. CESA hosts this annual event as a platform to showcase the outstanding achievements of its member firms. The Awards focus on consulting engineers and their...
By Professor Eugene Cloete of the University of Stellenbosch No one can live without water. However, judging by how many South Africans waste water, one would think we have an unlimited supply of it. What many of us may not realise is that there’s...
For the second consecutive year, the Ford Struandale Engine Plant has been recognised for its outstanding environmental record by earning a merit award in the Exporter of the Year competition. This event is held annually by the Eastern Cape branch...
Civil rights organisation AfriForum has released its report on its national campaign ‘Don’t mess with our waste!’ based on the 2014 audit of dumping sites. It found that 72% of dumping sites do not comply with regulations. According to Julius...
In North America, trenchless pipe installation methods continue to see rapid adoption growth in municipal markets with 71% of utilities having used trenchless methods in the past 12 months. This adoption rate is a function of improving equipment,...
The Kisumu Water and Sewage Company has received a €1.2 million grant from the African Water Facility to support an innovative project that will provide sanitation services for residents in the Manyatta settlement in Kisumu, Kenya. It will also...
