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Reduce Flooding From Backed up Sewers? There’s an App for That

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A group of researchers is helping cities use their current systems better. 

The Town that Flood-Proofed Itself

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Ottawa, Illinois learned how to keep its residents out of harms way. But on the river’s edge, safety has often required sacrifice.

‘The Opportunity Is Now’: Water Advocates View Upcoming UN Climate Conference as Moment of Relevance

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Water was overlooked in past global climate talks. Advocates are focusing on the Glasgow meeting to highlight water’s indispensable climate role.

Waste-To-Energy Tech Could Slash U.S. Water Sector Carbon Emissions, But Its Potential Remains Underdeveloped

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U.S. utilities have been slower to adopt the energy- and emissions-saving technologies than those in other parts of the world.

Cheap Cybersecurity Defenses Exist, But They’re Not Reaching Water Utilities Who Need Them

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An era of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure has begun. Rural water utilities have vulnerabilities and advantages.