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Growing and changing demands for water and the increasing impacts of climate change are adding to the challenge of ensuring everyone has access to a safe and reliable water supply.
Jordanians now only have access to publicly distributed water a day and a half a week – prompting many to turn to illegal markets.
Extreme downpours and droughts, both fueled by rising global temperatures, are taking a toll. Communities trying to manage the threats face three big challenges.
More efficient water use is one of the most cost-effective steps we can take to cut emissions.
These giant rivers in the sky are both destructive and essential for the Western U.S. water supply.
Rapid and accelerating groundwater level declines are widespread in dry climates where groundwater is used for irrigation. But some communities have found ways to turn things around.
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.
Too much stormwater is disappearing down the drain. Here’s how our cities can make more of their last untapped water source.
To build drought resilence, Sydney must invest in rainfall-independent water supplies.
Labour, yields, and biodiversity are all elements of agriculture that need to be balanced.
South-west Australia relies on groundwater for three-quarters of its water use. But a new study of the region’s caves has found a drying climate is having a dramatic impact on this precious resource.
African cities contribute the least to but bear the highest impact of climate change in terms of frequency and severity of weather events.
Two decades of drought have reduced the river’s flow by one-third compared to historical averages. The Biden administration is considering mandatory cuts to some states’ water allocations.
Digital technology is changing the way water is accessed in Ghana. Water ATMs are gaining traction as a means to an end.
Jordan is planning a major desalination plant on the Gulf of Aqaba – but will it damage nearby marine ecosystems?
Unprecedented droughts leave the subsurface drier than usual, affecting water supply in subsequent years.
If you’re on holidays, the water may taste different. But is it safe to drink?
While we know how global changes in freshwater pose risks to humans and ecosystems, we know less about how people and ecosystems will respond to these global freshwater challenges.
High intensity rain has actually increased, which is topping up underground water stores.
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Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
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Professor and Head of School of Civil Engineering, University of Sydney
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Director, African Climate and Development Initiative, University of Cape Town
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Senior Researcher in Hydro-Climatology, University of Cape Town
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Professor of Earth's Water, Cardiff University
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Senior Research Specialist., Human Sciences Research Council
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Professor and Head of Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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Research fellow, London School of Economics and Political Science
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Marie-Curie Research Fellow, Institut Català de Recerca de l'Aigua (ICRA)
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Divisional Executive, Developmental, Capable and Ethical State research division, Human Sciences Research Council
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