Future Ready Features: Water Wise
WSP in the U.S.
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Pioneering impact for a world free of water challenges.
Forecasting resilience
We may not be able to control the rain, but new technologies are combining predictive analytics with insurance mechanisms to fund early action. Helping preserve livelihoods and reduce the economic impact after extreme weather, forecast-based insurance offers a powerful way to anticipate and respond for what lies ahead.
Tunneling forward
Imagine the peace of mind knowing that your community’s water is cleaner and safer. Large diameter underground tunnels are becoming a popular way to manage urban flooding. By channeling excess water underground, these systems help prevent combined sewer overflows and protect local waterways from pollution.
In a bold step towards improving water quality and increasing sanitary sewer capacity, the longest bored tunnel in Missouri’s history is now complete.
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Food for Thought
Here’s something to chew on: Since introducing a new lunch program at all New York City Public Schools, the district’s overall carbon emissions have dropped by up to 42 percent.
The key ingredient? Plant-based entrees.
Scenario analyses is producing measurable data that demonstrates the significant impact that transition to plant-based foods has on the environment. Another bonus: plant-based diets can make a big difference in conserving water by reducing a water footprint by up to 50%. Conserving water helps maintain healthy ecosystems, such as wetlands that act as carbon sinks.
Preserving Glaciers
Impact maker Pinar Balci, New York City water lead at WSP in the U.S., joins a panel discussion at the UN Headquarters in New York to mark the first-ever World Day for Glaciers and World Water Day.