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The results of a new study are clear: resilient water governance systems are effective and enjoy strong public support. The time is now to build resilience into our global water systems.
Qanats are an ancient system which could be a useful way of getting water to farms in arid areas.
On one stretch of Nottingham’s River Trent, floods that arrived every 50 years now return in ten.
There are a lot of myths and strongly held beliefs around one of life’s simplest activities – drinking water.
The Peregrine and Nova-C landers are due to carry out valuable science at two diverse lunar locations.
Achieving continuous supply requires both a realistic assessment of the situation and a realistic plan to meet the goal. The Government of India’s new initiatives have neither.
Water shortages are one of the greatest problems created by a warming world. A decentralized water system is a compelling counterargument to the notion that bigger is better.
Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing on the Moon made 2023 a big year for lunar exploration, and future years will come with even more discoveries.
Detroit residents with past-due bills are facing water shut-offs again after a reprieve during COVID-19. At the same time, providers are also raising rates.
Communities along the bank of the dam have been victims of injustice since the early 1960s.
Smart water management isn’t just good for the earth. It’s good for business.
As the war between Hamas and Israel grinds forward, two experts explain how Israelis and Palestinians have cooperated to tackle their region’s water challenges.
Dependence on bottled water weakens pressure to fix tap-water problems. Who pays the price?
To build drought resilence, Sydney must invest in rainfall-independent water supplies.
Studying the sample could help answer how water arrived on Earth and how life started.
Saltwater intrusion is bad for human health, ecosystems, crops and infrastructure. Here’s how seawater can move inland, and why climate change is making this phenomenon more frequent and severe.
New research reveals the environmental impact of keeping tropical fish as household pets – but there are ways to reduce it.
Arizona is considering a multibillion-dollar desalination project to address its urgent water needs. Three water experts call for a go-slow approach and point to Israel as a role model.
Recent research suggests blood vessels are the key to why fingers and toes turn pruny and pale after being submerged for a while.
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