As key stakeholders—including government officials, nonprofit managers, and business executives—gathered at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP), progress on climate change was at the forefront of discussions. While water has come up as a topic of discussion in previous COPs, COP28 was the first time in 28 years that water was a core theme… Continue reading Dubai Brings Water to the Forefront at This Year’s COP28
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The UN Wants a Paris Agreement for Plastics – Will It Matter for Water?
Restraining the explosion of plastic pollution, which is projected to double in size globally by 2040, is the next evolution in the discussion about climate. The United Nations recently agreed to reach a global agreement to tackle plastic waste, indicating consensus on a shifting global sentiment away from plastics. The treaty has an ambitious timeline for a globally binding… Continue reading The UN Wants a Paris Agreement for Plastics – Will It Matter for Water?
Induction Ovens, Heat Pumps, and Electric Vehicles: Why the Water Industry Should Care about Electricity.
Regardless of your opinion on the hotly debated topic of gas versus electric stovetops, there has certainly been an uptick in adoption of electric technologies in recent years. The prevalence of electric car chargers, heat pumps, and electric stoves is only picking up pace thanks to legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which subsidizes… Continue reading Induction Ovens, Heat Pumps, and Electric Vehicles: Why the Water Industry Should Care about Electricity.
Canada Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS
This policy brief is for U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Corporate Subscription clients. Overview Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) are a group of artificial chemicals that are used in a variety of industries across the globe, including the aerospace, automotive, construction, and electronics industries, as well as in firefighting foams used for civilian and military… Continue reading Canada Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS
All Water is Local: Western U.S. Cities Proactively Approaching Climate Mitigation While Tackling Drought
You would have to be under a rock not to know that the Western United States is undergoing a period of historic drought. In fact, approximately 55% of the West is currently experiencing severe, extreme, or exceptional drought. Because of their unique water challenges, the Western U.S. has been a leader in water policies—whether it be reuse or conservation… Continue reading All Water is Local: Western U.S. Cities Proactively Approaching Climate Mitigation While Tackling Drought
Where Are the Emerging Market Opportunities for Digital Water?
When we talk about the digital transformation of the water industry, the focus often turns to advanced economies in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. And not without reason—countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia account for the lion’s share of companies, project implementations, M&A deals, and venture investments that Bluefield has… Continue reading Where Are the Emerging Market Opportunities for Digital Water?
The Water Opportunity Presented by Climate Change with Dr. Stephanie Smith
Dr. Stephanie Smith, Product Segment Manager for Xylem’s Laboratory Solutions for North America, presents a great opportunity for water in solving the climate crisis. Stephanie explores practical methods for the water sector to address its climate impacts and also provides her position to get water higher on the policy agenda. In this session, you’ll learn… Continue reading The Water Opportunity Presented by Climate Change with Dr. Stephanie Smith
Build America, Buy America (BABA)
This policy brief is for U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Corporate Subscription clients. Source: U.S. Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, Bluefield Research On 3 November 2022, the EPA released its Build America, Buy America Act Implementation Procedures for EPA Office of Water Federal Financial Assistance Programs, providing further clarity to water utilities and suppliers. One… Continue reading Build America, Buy America (BABA)
As Homeowners Get Smarter about Their Water, Key Stakeholders Are Rolling Out New Solutions and Strategies
The convergence of climate, technology, and new business models is transforming household water management. While only making up 12% of water usage, globally, household water management is now emerging as a discrete opportunity across a range of key stakeholders, from technology vendors to insurance companies to property developers, to address critical concerns including leakage, water quality, and inefficiencies. … Continue reading As Homeowners Get Smarter about Their Water, Key Stakeholders Are Rolling Out New Solutions and Strategies
Policy Briefs
Understanding the impacts of water policies Bluefield water experts analyze the impacts of legislative and regulatory actions. From drinking water regulations to State Revolving Funds, water market policies play a key role in business strategies and opportunities. Overview The United States’ national water policy has trended toward more regulation and unification. Prior to 1972, no… Continue reading Policy Briefs
