"Precipitation, the source of all freshwater, can no longer be ... "green water" contained in soil and plants. This water ...

As more people experience the climate crisis through water, from too much or too little rainfall and snowmelt. This can lead ...

Nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater species are at risk of extinction due to a multitude of threats, according to new ...

Cities there function like space stations, importing every ounce of fresh water from ... and endless supply. Now water tables plummet in countries harboring half the world's population.

But as we attempt to cope with freshwater scarcity and develop conservation technologies, energy consumption is an important consideration. In March, World Water Day panelists urged a new mindset for ...

2 min read Freshwater ecosystems are essential for human survival, providing the majority of people's drinking water. The ecosystems are home to more than 40 percent of the world's fish species.

Freshwater environments cover about 1% of Earth's surface while accounting for more than 10% of known species. Like many ...

In the last century we’ve lost so many of the world’s wetlands and their wildlife. We believe it’s possible to meet the freshwater needs of both people and nature – if water is managed wisely. That's ...

Only 3% of it is fresh. Over one billion people lack access to water and another 2.7 billion find it scarce for at least one month of the year. A 2014 survey of the world's 500 largest cities ...

Now 93 years old, Mr. McCutcheon wanted to make a significant gift that would make a lasting difference. He went to seven ...

Producing fresh water in the driest parts of the world by removing the salt from sea water is resulting in a deluge of brine, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. The amount of brine ...

The largest lake in North America has felt the effects of widespread drought this year, with levels hitting their lowest in a decade.