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Securing adequate water supplies to run our industries, grow food crops and satisfy the thirst of a growing population has become one of the world's most pressing challenges. Estimates from the World Bank report that 80 countries are now facing water shortages, while 2 billion people lack access to clean water for basic needs.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Artemis Project™, a non-profit dedicated to helping water technology companies emerge into the world market, has announced its 2012 Artemis Project Top 50 Water Tech Listing™. The Top 50 identifies the most promising companies that are applying innovation in the market to address today's dire water challenges. The Artemis Project is awarding the companies at the Cleantech Water Innovation Summit in Berkeley, California today.

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Safe water and sanitation solutions in the developing world awarded first and second prize.

Water for Business Version 3 In 2009, WBCSD and IUCN released Water for Business – the first online guide specifically designed for businesses to help them manage water more sustainably by providing them with an overview of water tools and initiatives which they can use or engage with.