Groundwater is out of sight, but it shouldn’t be out of mind. As cities struggle to cope with drought, we should remember that our largest stocks of water are hidden deep underground.
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South Africa has good water laws. So why does the minister want to change them?
Mass hysteria and lawlessness during disasters are remarkably rare, contrary to Western Cape Premier Helen Zille’s prediction of anarchy when Cape Town’s taps run day.
A dozen leading researchers have issued an urgent call to action for the Murray-Darling Basin, arguing that the billions spent on water-efficient irrigation have done little for the rivers’ health.
Australian cities have turned to some very costly solutions when water is scarce. But as the world’s second-highest users of water per person, more efficient use and recycling are key.
The transnational project conceived 30 years ago to replenish the drying waters of Lake Chad finally seems poised to take off. But first, internal politics within member states must be overcome.
Millions of livelihoods depend on the Indus Basin aquifer.
The market for water entitlements is worth tens of billions, encouraging investors to raise funds and get involved. But the data shows they aren’t having a big impact on prices.
Tempers have flared once again over the long-term plan to return water to the Murray-Darling River and improve its health.
A drought in the socialist South American country has led to blackouts, political conflict and increased exposure to Zika.
States, including Colorado, restrict the use of rain barrels. A water law scholar says a better way to conserve is reduce waste from big – and powerful – water users.
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Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
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Adjunct Research Fellow, Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University
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Australian Laureate Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Professor in Water Economics, University of Adelaide
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Professor, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Economics and Head of School, University of South Australia
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Professor, Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University
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Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor of Environmental and Natural Resources Law, University of Oregon
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