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How recycled coal could revolutionize wastewater treatment | DW News

The river Emscher in Germany's Ruhr Region has undergone an astonishing transformation. Today, black coal cleans the water - and could become a global game changer. Chapters: 00:00 From Europe’s Dirtiest River to a Comeback 01:06 Reengineering the Emscher 02:00 The Fourth Stage of Wastewater Treatment 03:22 Activated Carbon: The “Black Gold” 04:37 Closing the Loop: Recycling Carbon 05:40 From Skepticism to Industry Demand 05:52 Cleaner Water, Returning Wildlife 06:57 A Model for the Future of Wastewater #Coal #Water #DWEnvironment For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…