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A new solar-powered evaporator could soon bring freshwater to millions of needy people
One in five people around the world lack regular access to freshwater, which makes up just 3% of the world’s water sources. Most of the 1.5 billion or so people who need to go without freshwater, however, live in arid
Swirling the drain: The climate-driven effort to fix sewers
The UK will invest £1.1 billion over 5 years to address sewer climate challenges. Nearly 800 projects are planned through 2025.
Ageing large dams pose threats to people downstream
"We are already experiencing a “mass ageing” of water storage infrastructure," the UN warns.
More dams would devastate the ailing Mekong River
Once, not that long ago, the Mekong River in Southeast Asia was a formidable waterway, but it has been largely tamed.
Drip irrigation can reduce the vast footprint of rice cultivation
Wet rice cultivation is not without grave environmental costs. In fact, it comes with an enormous footprint.
Floating gardens improve water quality, scientists show
Even a small garden makes a difference, a researcher says.