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Berlin steps in to help resolve Central Asian water disputes
Germany has offered to help Central Asian countries resolve their disputes over water supplies in the region and has offered assistance with investment in solar and wind energy in order to help conserve water.
The central theme of the conference was regional cooperation as a way of resolving water problems in Central Asia. “We are convinced that this will become the basis for long-term stability and economic prosperity,” Westerwelle said of water cooperation between the countries.
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Recent Advances in Energy Savings in the Water Industry
Event Location:Leeds, United KingdomStart Date:21 February 2012End Date:21 February 2012Link:Official WebsiteDescription:The aim of this one-day event is to examine the options that have been implemented for energy reduction throughout the wastewater treatment process. It will examine each aspect of the process from raw wastewater through preliminary, primary and secondary treatment as well as opportunities available for energy recovery from sludge. Based around case studies from within the UK Water Industry, delegates will learn of the many opportunities that still exist for energy reduction.
How Wind & Solar Can Help Solve the Global Water Crisis
We've got to start paying a lot more attention to how much water our various energy sources suck down. Hooking up to energy sources that don't consume too much water will be a top priority.
Rina Bohle Zeller of Vestas, the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer, makes the pitch for wind -- and solar, implicitly (but she's not hocking solar wares). Neither power sources actively consume water in order to produce energy.
