Iran is struggling with a massive water crisis, this is a global phenomenom.
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Profits and public protection appear to be incompatible.
Some of these ‘forever chemicals’ are toxic at very low levels. They can get into water systems and bioaccumulate in fish, ultimately posing risks to people.
Swimming at the beach was largely banned in Australia until the early 19th century – but now, it’s intrinsic to our national identity.
A German NGO (VCA) supporting water and hygiene initiatives in Uganda sheds light on better ways for aid organisations to serve local communities and integrate staff on the ground.
Like living beyond your financial means, using more water than nature can replenish can have catastrophic results.
Sinkholes are fairly common in Philadelphia due to aging water lines that leak or burst, causing the surrounding soil to wash away.
Detroit seniors pay more in homeowner’s insurance, utilities and property tax, and those on fixed incomes can struggle to make ends meet.
TV adventurer Bear Grylls is famous for his survival hacks. But when it comes to rehydrating by drinking your own pee, was he right?
In South Africa, discarded pineapple leaves can now be turned into a low-cost, eco-friendly solution for both cleaning polluted water and forensics.
Ever wondered if it’s wise to pour that old paint water down the sink? It can’t do any harm right?! The problem is not what you do, but what everyone contributes.
In a disaster or emergency, households can take steps to purify drinking water.
Gold was the first attraction, but late in the 1500s the Portuguese became obsessed with the idea that there were silver mines in Africa.
Iran’s sprawling cities and irrigated agriculture, along with tight market controls, have left the country vulnerable to drought. There are steps that would help.
In Ghana, the degradation of wetlands is widespread and many are in poor condition.
Mine water district heating schemes provide an opportunity to involve communities in their energy futures.
Lake Victoria’s aquaculture industry holds promise for improving food security and livelihoods in east Africa.
Control over water underpins national security, economic stability and social wellbeing, as disputes over rivers from southern Africa to the Nile show.
Africa is heavily dependent on agriculture. At this year’s COP30 conference, the continent needs to secure more funding to adapt land to climate disasters.
Colonial era records reveal the intersection of race and access to water in South Africa’s history.
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