La pollution, la dégradation des habitats, les effets du changement climatique et la surexploitation des ressources en eau douce exercent une pression croissante sur les lacs, les rivières, les eaux côtières et les nappes phréatiques d’Europe. Chaque année, le stress hydrique touche ainsi environ 20 % du territoire de l’Union européenne (UE) et 30 % […]
À plusieurs reprises, Donald Trump a fait part de sa volonté de faire du Canada un État américain. La fin des droits de douane, l’expansion du territoire américain et bénéficier des importantes réserves d’eau canadiennes sont les trois raisons qui pourraient expliquer les velléités du président américain. Coincé entre les États-Unis et le Canada, le
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Everyone on the planet is currently experiencing some form of water stress. Due to increased consumption, contamination, and climate change, freshwater resources are diminishing, putting billions at risk of experiencing heightened water scarcity in the near future. One of the key ways to address the existential threat of a water-scarce future is through seawater desalination
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Lors de sa séance du 7 mars 2025, le Conseil fédéral a décidé de promulguer au 1er avril l’obligation de signaler les cyberattaques contre des infrastructures critiques. Depuis cette date, les exploitants d’infrastructures critiques sont tenus d’annoncer les cyberattaques à l’Office fédéral de la cybersécurité (OFCS) dans les 24 heures suivant leur détection. Ces signalements
For decades, policymakers, industry experts, and communities have debated whether water utilities should be publicly or privately owned. Proponents of private water management argue that market-driven efficiencies can lead to better service and infrastructure investment, while advocates for public utilities emphasize the need for affordability, transparency, and public accountability. Companies like American Water, the largest
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In an era where the water sector faces mounting challenges, digital transformation has become a crucial driver of resilience and efficiency. From aging infrastructure to climate change and resource scarcity, utilities and water professionals worldwide are seeking innovative solutions to modernize their operations. Autodesk stands at the forefront of the water sector’s transformation, offering cutting-edge
Pour la première fois, Veolia, leader mondial de la transformation écologique, et Mistral AI, acteur clé de l’intelligence artificielle générative, annoncent un partenariat stratégique visant à transformer la gestion et le suivi des sites industriels pour la gestion de l’eau, le recyclage des déchets et la production locale d’énergie. En associant la technologie de pointe
According to a recent World Economic Forum publication, 2025 is set to be a year marked by two key milestones: on the one hand, an increase in water stress for two-thirds of the world’s population, and, on the other, absolute water scarcity for 1.8 billion people . This, together with the threats posed by climate
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The water sector, a cornerstone of critical infrastructure, is increasingly under siege from cyber threats. In 2024, incidents and developments highlight the sector’s vulnerability and the urgency of enhanced cybersecurity measures . In the UK, Southern Water reported in February a data breach that exposed personal and operational data. Hackers targeted the utility’s IT systems,
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The environment in which we live continues to face complex challenges, particularly regarding water security. Water security is not only about access to clean drinking water, but also about the protection of ecosystems and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Millions of people are still deprived of safe drinking water and basic sanitation,
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