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Microplastics are shielding pathogens in wastewater – study
Microplastics are harbouring bacteria in wastewater and that could be dangerous for human health. ADVERTISEMENT Microplastics could prevent wastewater treatments…
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Two-thirds of Europe’s water supplies are contaminated by chemicals
The experts suggest making water more expensive as a way to cut use. ADVERTISEMENT Only a third of Europe’s surface…
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Worth its salt: Can desalination help address Europe’s freshwater needs?
The process of desalination has been around for centuries, but has had only limited success in providing freshwater for humans.…
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Battle for water in the Algarve : farmers innovate to keep their soil fertile
In the Algarve, a region of southern Portugal regularly hit by drought, farmers are showing the way towards rational consumption…
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