MUSCAT: The Water Rescue Team of the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) concluded its participation in a specialized training programme in the People’s Republic of China. The programme is part of the CDAA’s efforts to develop the capabilities of its personnel and enhance their readiness to respond to water incidents and natural disasters according […]
In the 45°C heat of the midday April sun, I swing my sledgehammer into the terracotta-varnished lobes of pillow basalt overlooking a sparse, almost Martian landscape. Up close, the rock is freckled with small spheres or varioles, a texture that forms in wet magmas. It’s hard to fathom that this lava cooled when Earth was […]
Water unites everyone on the planet, and as well as keeping us alive, it has thousands of other uses, yet we undervalue it, take it for granted and often waste it. As many countries are now experiencing hot weather more frequently, our demand for water increases. Water companies need to act to reduce leaks and […]
MUSCAT, JUNE 14 The Sultanate of Oman’s move towards expanding the use of smart meters in the water sector represents a significant step in its efforts to enhance the efficiency of natural resource management and improve public spending. The adoption of these technologies is part of Oman’s broader economic diversification efforts, where improving the efficiency […]
Around the world, ocean warming is causing fish to move polewards in search of cooler water. But what if you’re a tiny prawn, barramundi or rare sawfish in a northern Australian gulf and your exit southwards is blocked by land? To date, there’s been a global gap in understanding how shallow tropical gulfs and bays […]
