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Neuroactive compounds in antidepressants enter our wastewater and affect how fish function. Identifying the potential damage to fish is paramount for protecting our aquatic ecosystems.
Fifty years ago, the Salton Sea was a draw for boaters and fishermen; today it’s an ecological time bomb. Two water experts who served on a state review panel describe its proposed rescue plan.
If the situation doesn’t change, Africa – indeed, the world – may lose one of its most iconic animal species.
Unprecedented droughts leave the subsurface drier than usual, affecting water supply in subsequent years.
If you don’t consume enough water, you may experience symptoms of dehydration such as headaches, dizziness, tiredness, low concentration, constipation and a dry mouth.
Traditional research outputs like journal articles don’t often give voice to communities’ stories.
Adequate wastewater treatment systems are crucial to ensure that wastewater from the oil industry does less damage.
Mountain systems are sensitive to climate change. Loss of snow and ice sets off effects which have wide ranging consequences.
Long before Green Square was a huge urban renewal project it was Country known to Traditional Owners for its wetlands. Until now, those water stories have remained largely invisible.
There are fears the Northern Territory government will allow gas and other industries to extract substantially more water from the environment than is currently allowed.
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.
The chemical reaction that forms essential biomolecules like proteins and DNA normally doesn’t occur in the presence of water. Microdroplets provide a unique environment that make it possible.
Despite the impact of flooding on food security, it is not recognised as a threat by policymakers.
From persistent chemicals to exhaust particulate matter, snow accumulates highly toxic pollutants. Regulations are needed to address the impacts on water supplies and the food chain.
Congress has approved billions of dollars to fix water and sewer systems across the US. But getting that money to needy communities depends on how states define a key word.
Carb loading is important, but make sure you do it properly.
Unless action is taken, the UK will be unable to supply its own water needs in the future – we should look to water-scarce regions such as California for inspiration.
Nearly 97% of the world’s water is in the oceans, but desalination is no magic bullet for water-stressed coastal cities.
South Africa’s water situation is complex. It needs better monitoring and implementation of plans.
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Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
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Visiting Adjunct Professor, School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
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Senior lecturer, Nelson Mandela University
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Regents Professor Emeritus and Morris K. Udall Professor of Law & Public Policy Emeritus, University of Arizona
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Professor of Civil, Environmental & Ecological Engineering, Director of the Healthy Plumbing Consortium and Center for Plumbing Safety, Purdue University
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Research Fellow, Monash Sustainability Institute, Monash University
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Associate Professor of History, Australian National University
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Associate Professor of Environmental Economics and Policy, School of Environment, Science and Engineering, and Fellow of the Marine Ecology Research Centre, Southern Cross University
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Professor of Economics and Head of School, University of South Australia
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Early Career Academic Fellow, Centre for Resources, Energy and Environment Law, The University of Melbourne
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Distinguished Professor of Engineering, University of California, Merced
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Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Water Policy, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore
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Distinguished visiting professor, University of Glasgow
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Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellow, Purdue University
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Professor, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UNSW Sydney
