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Fast-depleting groundwater sources must be protected worldwide
Groundwater is our planet’s invaluable natural store of freshwater but it is woefully neglected.
Himalayan glaciers are melting at ‘exceptional’ rates
Himalayan glaciers have lost around 40% of their former area during a global cooling period known as the Little Ice Age.
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.