Invest in wetlands to combat climate change
Wetlands don’t always come to mind other than on February 2nd, when we celebrate World Wetlands Day, and people probably don’t realise their worth, but Canada’s…
Texas storm aftermath: a case for investing in resilience of critical infrastructure
Almost 8 million Texans still had problems with their water supply as of last Monday as a result of a winter storm that caused widespread power losses, reported…
The SDGs in the wake of the pandemic: getting back on track
Every year since 2016, the UN Sustainable Development Goals Report reviews the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This year, the rep…
The global pandemic threatens efforts to end water poverty by 2030
Human rights advocates warn that we are far from achieving UN Sustainable development Goal 6, access to water and sanitation for all, and the global health pand…
The world is at a greater risk from coronavirus due to poor water infrastructure
Water infrastructure has been suffering from inadequate funding for decades; as a result many countries are at increased risk during this coronavirus crisis due…
Women in the water sector: barriers to gender diversity
Water and sanitation companies must become more productive and efficient to meet the challenges ahead, as pressures on water resources increase in the face of r…
After a disastrous flood, more hazards: what is in floodwater?
Besides the obvious damage caused by water, floods can also prove dangerous even after the water starts to retreat. Floodwater can be polluted with sewage and c…
This is what the Earth would look like if the oceans dried up
A new video by the NASA shows what our planet would look like if the oceans dried up, reports Forbes. In 2008 Dr. Horace Mitchell, from NASA, made an animated v…
Singapore prepares a US$72 billion plan to survive in an extreme global warming scenario
Countries all over the world are having a tough time to comply with the objectives of the Paris agreement, that is, limit global temperature rise to 1.5oC above…
The domestic water demand increased more than 600% in 50 years
The World Resources Institute (WRI) has analysed new data from its Aqueduct platform, showing that the domestic water demand rose 600% between 1960 and 2014, wh…
Global water crises could end at a cost of 1% of GDP
A new publication by the World Resources Institute, Achieving Abundance: Understanding the Cost of a Sustainable Water Future, shows that delivering sustainable…
Water recycling will be required in all schools run by the government of Delhi
Delhi’s government has proposed mandatory zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems in the schools it runs, reports the Hindustan Times. The purpose of this measure i…
High methane emissions reported from mangrove forests killed by climate change
Mangrove biomes are able to remove CO2 from the atmosphere into long-term storage more so than other types of vegetation cover, making them some of the best car…
Ageing sewers and climate change behind flash floods in Washington
Last Monday a month’s worth of rain fell on Washington DC flooding streets, basements and any low-laying areas, reported The New York Times. Washington’s weathe…
What is happening with India’s drinking water?
This week a new article in India Today analyses water issues in India focusing on drinking water, and examining local problems, such as drinking water waste due…
Rains in the American Midwest prevent planting popcorn
This winter we might have to pay a higher price for popcorn when we watch a film. The supply of this tasty snack may be lower than usual because popcorn growers…
From flood-prone to running out of water: Chennai’s water crisis
In 2015 severe flooding devastated the city of Chennai, killing hundreds of people. This month, the city faces a water crisis as its reservoirs are nearly dry. …
5 ways to reduce the water footprint of our food
When we think about our water footprint, we think about the amount of water we use to drink, wash, cook, do laundry, etc. But the food we eat accounts for a muc…
Sinkholes continue to appear in Turkey due to groundwater overdraft
Overuse of groundwater for irrigation purposes in the Konya Plain, an important wheat producing area in the central Turkish province by the same name, has cause…
Iran’s water crisis: drought, floods and poor management
A recent analysis by Geopolitical Futures looks at Iran’s water crisis: persistent drought, poor management and extreme weather patterns, compounded by the effe…