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- Water Security Under Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions . . . - MDPI
Different countries face significant challenges in managing water-related natural hazards, such as floods and shortages, while ensuring adequate water quality and quantity to satisfy human needs and preserve ecosystems Climate change projections exacerbate this situation by intensifying the hydrological cycle, resulting in substantial changes in precipitation patterns, evapotranspiration, and
- A Review of the Water Desalination Technologies - MDPI
Desalination is commonly adopted nowadays to overcome the freshwater scarcity in some areas of the world if brackish water or salt water is available Different kinds of technologies have been proposed in the last century In this paper, the state of the mainstream solutions is reported, showing the current commercial technologies like reverse osmosis (RO), Multi-Stages Flash desalination (MSF
- A Critical Review of Recent Progress in Global Water Reuse . . . - MDPI
The exacerbation of the global water crisis due to an increase in global population, industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural activities, along with global climate change and limited water resources, makes water reuse inevitable in all continents By 2030, global water consumption may grow to ~160% of the currently available volume This study reviews recently published articles (2019
- Human Health Risks due to Exposure to Water Pollution: A Review
Water resources are crucial in developing any area as they serve as a major source of potable, agricultural, and industrial water Water contamination, caused by natural and anthropogenic activities, poses a significant threat to public health globally This review synthesizes data from various studies published in national and international journals, as well as reports from governmental and
- A Comprehensive Review of Machine Learning for Water Quality . . . - MDPI
Water quality prediction, a well-established field with broad implications across various sectors, is thoroughly examined in this comprehensive review Through an exhaustive analysis of over 170 studies conducted in the last five years, we focus on the application of machine learning for predicting water quality The review begins by presenting the latest methodologies for acquiring water
- Assessment of Run-Off Waters Resulting from Lithium-Ion Battery Fire . . .
As the use of Li-ion batteries is spreading, incidents in large energy storage systems (stationary storage containers, etc ) or in large-scale cell and battery storages (warehouses, recyclers, etc ), often leading to fire, are occurring on a regular basis Water remains one of the most efficient fire extinguishing agents for tackling such battery incidents, and large quantities are usually
- An Overview of Smart Irrigation Management for Improving Water . . .
Global drylands, covering about 41% of Earth’s surface and inhabited by 38% of the world’s population, are facing the stark challenges of water scarcity, low water productivity, and food insecurity This paper highlights the major constraints to agricultural productivity, traditional irrigation scheduling methods, and associated challenges, efforts, and progress to enhance water use
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