How Luxembourg detects microbes in its water supply before they pose a health risk
The small country of Luxembourg acts as a living laboratory where new water monitoring technologies can be tested at scale.
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Peru’s ancient water systems can help protect communities from shortages caused by climate change
Peruvian glaciers have shrunk by 25% since 1987, causing water shortages in rural villages. But ancient technology could help manage this precious resource.
How the UK and India can lead the development of ecologically smart cities
A project in the Western Himalaya has highlighted some valuable lessons for the future.
Why clean, affordable water should not be in the hands of private companies targeting profit – new research
Paris successfully took water back into public ownership. There is growing evidence to suggest England should do the same.
Water supply will struggle to meet demands of thirstier world
There are already many countries where the scarcity of water affects people’s lives. While water for drinking may be first to come to mind, as agriculture is the largest use of water worldwide water scarcity…
The UK’s water industry is broken – here’s how to fix it
Unless action is taken, the UK will be unable to supply its own water needs in the future – we should look to water-scarce regions such as California for inspiration.
Eight wonders of the world
Our colleagues from editions of The Conversation around the globe share their favourite solutions-focused stories.
UK drought: are farmers facing the crop failures of 1976 all over again?
Unlike this time, the dry summer of 1976 followed a particularly dry year.
Why a Canadian town’s water supply turned pink
An expert in water science explains the mysterious chemistry behind water treatment.
Wicked problems and how to solve them
Energy-efficient water supply is a wicked problem – and we might have found a way to solve it.
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