All posts in Water Supply
Study adds to evidence linking plastics, antibiotic resistance
New research builds on previous work to identify a link between microplastic pollution and antibiotic resistance.
Freshwater shortages could worsen for billions of people
Lack of water continues to be a major cause of concern for many nations, especially in Africa.
Fine words from the hydropower industry won’t save our last wild rivers
Technologies to harness the power of water are crucial for a low-emissions future, but hydropower can cause serious damage.
How mercury gets into the oceans is complicated
Only about half of the heavy metal in the sea results from rainfall. The other half comes from gaseous sources.
Germany’s flood disaster prompts new research on rivers
German scientists say the July floods were about more than rain, and climate models need to adjust for factors rarely seen in Central Europe.
Global Witness: Most climate defender deaths ever in 2021
Water rights activist Óscar Eyraud Adams died in Mexico. 12 wildlife defenders died in DR Congo. Some 227 global activists died last year.