All posts in Water Supply
A potential new source of energy? Water evaporation
Lakes and reservoirs in the US could generate 325 gigawatts of power, accounting for 70% of output.
Our pollutants can alter the behavior of aquatic creatures
It isn't just people who end up suffering the consequences of waterborne pollutants. Wildlife does too.
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.