water scarcity

Ecolab and CDP have launched the Water Use Efficiency Index, a new tool to help companies measure and improve their water performance. This initiative, unveiled at the World Economic Forum, offers sector-specific benchmarks, starting with the beverage industry. With global water scarcity increasing, the Index aims to drive corporate sustainability by promoting better water management, reuse, and recycling, ultimately leading to cost savings and resilient operations.

Europe’s AI ambitions are threatened by increasing water scarcity. Data centers, crucial for AI, consume significant water, especially in water-stressed Southern Europe where tech giants are investing heavily. Experts highlight the lack of integrated planning, prioritizing AI over sustainability. While the EU emphasizes green computing and recycling, concerns persist about the overall water footprint, including off-site energy generation. Some regions are facing tensions and enacting restrictions due to strain on resources, prompting the industry to explore sustainable innovations like non-potable water feeds and water-efficient designs.

Rain Enhancement Technologies (RAIN) has appointed Scott Morris as Senior Technical Advisor to advance its Weather Enhancement Technology Array (WETA) platform. Morris, with 20+ years of experience, previously contributed to RET’s array designs and trials in Oman and Australia. The WETA platform has shown a 16% average rainfall increase in third-party trials. This appointment comes as RET prepares for two pilot installations before year-end, addressing global water scarcity, where demand is projected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030.