All posts in Water Supply
Water scarcity will become more common in the northern hemisphere
Water resources will fluctuate increasingly and become more difficult to predict in snow-dominated regions.
To conserve freshwater sources, industries like construction must take the lead
In order to minimize water waste, the industry must carefully review its current methods to use water wisely.
Rivers worldwide are contaminated by pharmaceuticals
Almost half of the world’s rivers are contaminated with potentially dangerous chemicals from drugs.
‘Forever’ PFAS chemicals linked to hypertension in women
Public health impacts have long been suspected with PFAS chemicals. Now they've been linked to high blood pressure in middle-aged women.
Scientists improve drinking water restoration after wildfire
Water contamination after wildfire can slow community recovery. U.S. researchers found new ways to identify and manage the challenge.
‘Green water’ is set to diminish for most croplands worldwide
By 2050 water scarcity in agriculture will likely increase in a staggering 80% of the world's croplands.