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Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of irreversible' groundwater decline

Groundwater depletion in South Australia threatens ecosystems and a $5 billion economy, exacerbated by agricultural use and reduced discharge levels.

How flooding affects the environment DW 01/09/2024

Flooding can have positive effects on ecosystems, such as distributing soil nutrients and promoting plant growth.
Floodwaters can act as a natural fertilizer and replenish groundwater supplies.

Proposal for new water district sparks fear of Northern California 'water grab'

Proposal to create a new water district in Butte County sparks fears of a profit-driven water grab
Supporters say the district is necessary to address the local groundwater deficit and achieve sustainability

Protecting the Green Triangle: experts warn of irreversible' groundwater decline

Groundwater depletion in South Australia threatens ecosystems and a $5 billion economy, exacerbated by agricultural use and reduced discharge levels.

How flooding affects the environment DW 01/09/2024

Flooding can have positive effects on ecosystems, such as distributing soil nutrients and promoting plant growth.
Floodwaters can act as a natural fertilizer and replenish groundwater supplies.

Proposal for new water district sparks fear of Northern California 'water grab'

Proposal to create a new water district in Butte County sparks fears of a profit-driven water grab
Supporters say the district is necessary to address the local groundwater deficit and achieve sustainability
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Getting fresh water from renewable power

New desalination system effectively utilizes groundwater, relying on solar power to become more energy-efficient and minimizing reliance on conventional power sources.

Dry weather prompts Portland Water Bureau to tap groundwater supply

Groundwater will supplement Portland's water supply due to drying conditions affecting the Bull Run Watershed.

Getting fresh water from renewable power

New desalination system effectively utilizes groundwater, relying on solar power to become more energy-efficient and minimizing reliance on conventional power sources.

Dry weather prompts Portland Water Bureau to tap groundwater supply

Groundwater will supplement Portland's water supply due to drying conditions affecting the Bull Run Watershed.
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Only one-third of Europe's surface water qualifies as good or better, study finds

Most European surface waters are not meeting health standards, despite longstanding EU goals.

What is groundwater? DW 08/26/2024

Groundwater is crucial for sustaining life, yet it faces significant threats from depletion and pollution.

Only one-third of Europe's surface water qualifies as good or better, study finds

Most European surface waters are not meeting health standards, despite longstanding EU goals.

What is groundwater? DW 08/26/2024

Groundwater is crucial for sustaining life, yet it faces significant threats from depletion and pollution.
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The solar pump revolution could bring water to millions of Africans but it must be sustainable and fair | Alan MacDonald

Groundwater reserves in sub-Saharan Africa offer a sustainable solution for water scarcity, particularly with solar technology advancements.
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