Water Resources

The role of desalination in an increasingly water-scarce world

The cost of desalination has been plummeting over the years. As a result, desalination has become a viable option for certain strategic uses. Today, over 20,000 desalination plants in more than 150 countries supply about 300 million people with freshwater every day.

Publication Date: 
01/03/2019
The World Bank
Tags:
Desalination, Water Supply, Water Demand, Water Management, India, Global, Groundwater, Surface Water
Forests

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding construction of a distillery and laying of water pipes, Fakirpur Village, Harabhanga Tehsil, Boudh District, Odisha, 12/02/2019

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jayant Dehuri & Others Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 12/02/2019 regarding construction of a distillery and laying of pipes through Gramya Jungle in Fakirpur Village, Harabhanga Tehsil, Boudh District of Odisha.

Judgement Date: 
12/02/2019
Tags:
Forests, Industry, Forest Act 1980, Boudh (D), Orissa (Odisha), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Mahanadi, Water Demand
Water Resources

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding supply of water for industrial purposes from Srivaikuntam anaicut, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, 04/02/2019

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M/S. Southern Petrochemical Industries Corpn. Ltd Vs S. Joel & Others dated 04/02/2019 regarding diversion of 0.055 hectares of forest land in Srivaigundam Village in Thoothukudi Division for construction of an intake well for "drinking water purposes". But allegation came up that TWAD Board has also permitted the use of water for industrial purposes.

Judgement Date: 
04/02/2019
Tags:
Drinking Water, Water Demand, Water Distribution, Thoothukudi (D), Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu, Irrigation
Water Supply

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding supply of water to industries from Srivaikuntam anaicut, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, 28/01/2019

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M/S. Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Ltd. Vs S.

Judgement Date: 
28/01/2019
Tags:
Water Supply, Industry, Water Demand, Water Distribution, Irrigation, Thoothukudi (D), Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court
Climate Change

Assessment of climate-induced Long-term water availability in the Ganges Basin and the impacts on energy security in South Asia

This project, entitled “Assessment of Climate-Induced Long-term Water Availability in the Ganges Basin and the Impacts on Energy Security in South Asia”, is funded by the Asian-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN).

Publication Date: 
01/01/2019
Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Tags:
Climate Change, Ganga, River Basin, Thermal Power Plants, Water Supply, Water Demand, India, South Asia
Climate Change

Impact of a changing climate, land use, and water usage on Europe’s water resources: a model simulation study

This report describes an assessment of the projected future impacts of climate change, land use change and changes in water consumption on water resources for the European continent, as obtained using JRC’s LISFLOOD water resources model.

Publication Date: 
01/12/2018
European Commission
Tags:
Climate Change, Climate Impacts, Water Resources, Water Demand, Europe
Water Resources

Managing water resources for sustainable socioeconomic development: a country water assessment for the People’s Republic of China

This study provides an overview of the water security situation in the PRC. It assesses the policy and institutional requirements for addressing issues and recommends strategic areas for strengthening and reform.

Publication Date: 
01/12/2018
Asian Development Bank
Tags:
Water Resources, Water Management, Water Supply, Water Demand, China, Water Quality
Industry

The future of petrochemicals: towards more sustainable plastics and fertilisers

Found across a vast range of modern products, petrochemicals are part of the fabric of our societies. Clothing, tyres, digital devices, packaging, detergents and countless other everyday items are made from petrochemicals.

Publication Date: 
05/10/2018
International Energy Agency
Tags:
Petrochemical Industry, Environment, Carbon Dioxide, Air Pollution, Water Demand, Energy Technology, India, Global
Environment

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the environmental clearance granted for setting up the Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) at Pragati Maidan, Delhi, 12/09/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Verhaen Khanna & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Others dated 12/09/2018 regarding the environmental clearance granted for setting up the Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) at Pragati Maidan.

Judgement Date: 
12/09/2018
Tags:
Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Water Demand, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Air Pollution, Congestion
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding closure order given to M/s Tanner India, Uttar Pradesh, 05/09/2018

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/s Tanner India Vs Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board & Others dated 05/09/2018 regarding closure order under Section 33(A) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Inspection was carried out on 24.05.2018 by the ITT, BHU and it was found that in the sample of effluent, chromium quantity was 10.28 mg per/liter, in excess of the laid down standards.

Judgement Date: 
05/09/2018
Tags:
Leather Industry, Groundwater Pollution, Water Demand, Uttar Pradesh, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)

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