Learning-based hierarchical control of water reservoir systems

Elsevier, IFAC Journal of Systems and Control, Volume 19, March 2022
The optimal control of a water reservoir system represents a challenging problem, due to uncertain hydrologic inputs and the need to adapt to changing environment and varying control objectives.
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Water and sanitation; Sustainable cities and human settlements; Technology, Global

Nitrate in drinking water and risk of birth defects: Findings from a cohort study of over one million births in Denmark

Elsevier, The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Volume 14, March 2022
Background: A few studies have reported an increased risk of birth defects (BD) with maternal exposure to nitrate in drinking water.
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Health and wellbeing; Water and sanitation, Europe

Associations between ambient temperature and enteric infections by pathogen: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Elsevier,

The Lancet Planetary Health, Volume 6, March 2022

Background: Numerous studies have quantified the associations between ambient temperature and enteric infections, particularly all-cause enteric infections.

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Health and wellbeing, Global

Evaluation of water quality and potential scaling of corrosion in the water supply using water quality and stability indices: A case study of Juja water distribution network, Kenya

Elsevier,

Heliyon, Volume 8, March 2022
A good paper looking into water quality in Kenya and how water companies needs to improve on the water quality chemically by adjusting the Calcium and Alkalinity concentration
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Water and sanitation; Health and wellbeing, Africa

Plastic Pollution and Marine Conservation - Chapter 7: Marine-protected areas and plastic pollution

Elsevier,

Plastic Pollution and Marine Conservation: Approaches to Protect Biodiversity and Marine Life, Volume 1, 1 January 2022
This chapter aligns with Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation and Goal 14: Life below water by arguing that further steps for the optimal management of MPAs should aim to improve the efficiency of the whole plastic waste management cycle, thus preventing and reducing debris entering the marine environment.
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Chemicals and waste; Water and sanitation; Inorganic Pollutants, Global

Integrated and Hybrid Process Technology for Water and Wastewater Treatment- Chapter 11 - Hazardous and industrial wastewaters: From cutting-edge treatment strategies or layouts to micropollutant removal

Elsevier,

Mohammad Mehdi Golbini Mofrad, Iman Parseh, Mokhtar Mahdavi,

Chapter 11 - Hazardous and industrial wastewaters: from cutting-edge treatment strategies or layouts to micropollutant removal,

Editors: Abdul Mohammad and Wei Ang,

Integrated and Hybrid Process Technology for Water and Wastewater Treatment,

Elsevier,

2021,

Pages 233-251,

ISBN 9780128230312
This chapter advances SDG 6 and 9 by identifying and investigating state-of-the-art remediation approaches and technologies that help the disposal of hazardous sewage for sustainable and safe reuse.
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Technology; Water and sanitation, Global

The role of water quality monitoring in the sustainable use of ambient waters

Elsevier,

One Earth, Volume 5, 18 February 2022
This Primer discusses the current status, gaps and guture needs of freshwater monitoring programs, towards preserving ecosystem functioning and our own health.
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Health and population, Global

Achieving carbon neutrality enables China to attain its industrial water-use target

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One Earth, Volume 5, 18 February 2022
To address the dual challenges of water scarcity and global climate change mitigation goals, China has committed to carbon neutrality by 2060 combined with strict water use restrictions. Modeling suggests that transitioning to carbon neutrality will potentially reduce industrial water use by a quarter in China.
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Industry; Carbon Neutrality, Asia

Sustainable Energy Technologies for Seawater Desalination - Chapter 1 - Introduction to desalination and sustainable energy

Elsevier,

Marc Rosen, Aida Farsi, CHAPTER ONE - Introduction to desalination and sustainable energy, Editor(s): Marc Rosen, Aida Farsi, Sustainable Energy Technologies for Seawater Desalination, Academic Press, 2022, Pages 1-44, ISBN 9780323998727
This chapter introduces key concepts of water desalination systems driven by sustainable energy sources, as we look to meet civilization's water needs through sustainable means - supporting SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) as well as SDG 7 (Clean and Affordable Energy)
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Energy; Oceans & Seas, Global

Hydrological modeling, impact of land-use and land-cover change on hydrological process and sediment yield; case study in Jedeb and Chemoga watersheds

Land use and land cover changes in the Jedeb and Chemoga watersheds have been detected in the past 29 years. 
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Water and sanitation; Hydrological Cycle, Africa

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