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By depleting groundwater we threaten aquatic ecosystems
Already, unsustainable groundwater pumping exceeds recharge from precipitation and rivers.
A new dam on the Mekong could cause a biodiversity crisis
If Cambodia decides to go ahead with the project, the nation might have to pay a high price.
Algae claims 3 dogs, likely to worsen with global warming
Pet lovers across the planet were alarmed to hear the story of three dogs in the United States who went out for a splash-filled adventure at a local pond but died within hours – all because of toxic algae that
Megadroughts could trigger medieval-style collapse
Endless droughts, devastating floods and frequent storms might be on the horizon in places like the American Southwest.
The Mekong’s water hasn’t been this low for a century
At some parts of the river, water levels have shriveled up to an alarming extent.
Microbes may soon replace old water treatment methods
A company has come up with a simple and cheap solution to clean water by harnessing the power of microbes.