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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

The river flows through six of the world's 24 cleanest environments. Scientists analysed the source of this water and of other nearby rivers, such as the Ukika, Bronces, and Laguna Los Guanacos ...

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.

The nonprofit mostly focuses on building solar-energy systems to provide electricity across the developing world. GivePower ... limited access to fresh water keeps many girls out of the classroom.

It is Ontario's and Canada's little known wonder. Largest fresh water island in the world. Largest lake on a fresh water island in the world. Largest sand beach on a fresh water island in the world.

But what if freshwater isn’t the answer? What if there was a way to feed the world without adding to the strain on our water supply? What if, in fact, there was an almost infinite source of ...

By Hiroko Tabuchi As the world grapples with climate change, population growth and dwindling supplies of fresh water, more people are set to rely on treated wastewater to sustain their daily lives.