Green water is at critical levels - here's what this means | World ...
Aug 2, 2022 · Green water is the rainwater available to plants in soil. A new study found widespread pressure on this resource has crossed a critical limit worldwide. Green water - …
What is green hydrogen? An expert explains its benefits | World ...
Dec 21, 2021 · Hydrogen emits only water when burned but creating it can be carbon intensive. Depending on production methods, hydrogen can be grey, blue or green – and sometimes …
COP29 Water Day: How to finance global water resilience
Nov 19, 2024 · Nearly half of the rain that falls on land originates from land, not oceans. Green water (the water stored as soil moisture and in vegetation) flows from intact ecosystems are a …
These 4 energy storage technologies are key to climate efforts
Apr 23, 2021 · Europe and China are leading the installation of new pumped storage capacity – fuelled by the motion of water. Batteries are now being built at grid-scale in countries including …
Land degradation is a priority for business - The World Economic …
Dec 12, 2024 · Some 70% of critical mineral extraction could be facing drought risks by mid-century, given 50%-80% of lithium and copper mines are in areas suffering water stress. In the …
Why zero-emission green hydrogen production is so challenging
Apr 19, 2024 · Most green hydrogen projects in the Middle East, US and Australia will likely have to use the local grid for at least some power. Taking ammonia and shipping into account, …
Warning on water crisis and food, and other climate stories
Oct 23, 2024 · “Green water”, a “critical resource” stored in soil moisture and in vegetation, is being overlooked, the GCEW says. It recommends “bolder and more integrated thinking” to …
Circular water solutions key to sustainable data centres
Nov 7, 2024 · Cooling dictates water consumption in data centres, but water conservation is still often ranked as a low priority. Less than a third of data centre operators actively track water …
Clean hydrogen: How Oman can become a powerhouse producer
Aug 29, 2023 · Green hydrogen is produced using emissions-free renewable power sources, like wind, solar and hydro power to separate hydrogen from water. This makes it a sustainable fuel …
Why investment in water is crucial to tackling the climate crisis
Jun 5, 2024 · Green shoots of water investment While impact investing is gaining traction, particularly in the clean energy space, water is a frequently overlooked sector by climate …