The European Union has disclosed plans to implement a robust customs pre-arrival safety and security system targeting cargoes entering the region via sea, rail, and road. The EU said in a statement that the new initiative aligns with its Import Control System 2 and would launch on June 3, 2024. According to
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Hydrology is the scientific study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth. It encompasses the occurrence, circulation, and properties of water in the atmosphere, on the surface, and beneath the Earth's surface. Importance of Hydrology: Water Resource Management: Hydrology is essential for the sustainable management of water resources, including the
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A study in the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics addresses a longstanding gap in the world of dry bulk shipping terminals, introducing a two-stage methodology that employs unsupervised machine learning techniques. The work by Iñigo L. Ansorena of the Universidad Internacional de La Rioja in Spain, focused on
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The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has called on the government to lower permitted levels of PFAS in tap water ten-fold. Stricter limits on the amount of ‘forever chemicals’ permitted in drinking water in the UK should be significantly changed to mirror those of other countries, the institution has said. ‘Forever
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Scientists are preparing to take samples of water near the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station following a major release of treated radioactive water in August. In 2011, a massive earthquake off the coast of Japan resulted in a tsunami that wrecked the facility beyond repair. Since then, the plant has been producing
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The British and the United States governments have both expressed their willingness and readiness to partner the Nigerian Government towards developing the newly created Marine and Blue Economy Ministry in order to support the West African country’s economic growth. The representatives of the two countries made this known yesterday, during their
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists studied hot springs on different continents and found similarities in how some microbes adapted despite their geographic diversity. The findings yield clues to the evolution of life and whether some of the hardiest microbes may be harnessed for biotechnology. The study was the first of its kind to sample
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MIT engineers and collaborators developed a solar-powered device that avoids salt-clogging issues of other designs. Engineers at MIT and in China are aiming to turn seawater into drinking water with a completely passive device that is inspired by the ocean, and powered by the sun. In a paper appearing today in the
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Archaeologists have uncovered new treasures from Heracleion, the 'lost' Egyptian city that sunk into the Mediterranean Sea over 1,000 years ago. The 'precious' new finds, shared by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio, include gold jewellery, silver dishes and an odd pouring device shaped like a duck. There's also a Djed – a pillar-like symbol
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Benefits of Decentralized Systems Decentralized wastewater treatment systems allow for a customized solution based on the specific needs and characteristics of the local area. From reduced infrastructure costs to managed aquifer recharge (MAR), decentralized systems offer a resilient and reliable approach to wastewater treatment, minimizing potential environmental impacts while offering flexibility
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