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fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

Hosepipe ban from next week is earliest ever in a year as drought drains water supplies

Water restrictions are affecting 70,000 people due to low supplies and drought conditions.
#climate-change
philosophy
Increasing human population and contamination are leading to significant water shortages.
Climate change impacts water availability, creating localized shortages despite overall water abundance.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Why Brazil faces a water crisis DW 04/16/2025

Brazil's perception of abundant freshwater is changing due to increasing water scarcity, driven by climate change and mismanagement.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What is desertification and why does it matter? DW 12/04/2024

Desertification threatens half of the planet's land, impacting agriculture, food security, and driving mass displacement.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Environment

Why does Brazil struggle with water crises? DW 04/16/2025

Brazil's perception of abundant freshwater is changing as water scarcity issues arise.
philosophy
Increasing human population and contamination are leading to significant water shortages.
Climate change impacts water availability, creating localized shortages despite overall water abundance.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Why Brazil faces a water crisis DW 04/16/2025

Brazil's perception of abundant freshwater is changing due to increasing water scarcity, driven by climate change and mismanagement.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What is desertification and why does it matter? DW 12/04/2024

Desertification threatens half of the planet's land, impacting agriculture, food security, and driving mass displacement.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago
Environment

Why does Brazil struggle with water crises? DW 04/16/2025

Brazil's perception of abundant freshwater is changing as water scarcity issues arise.
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#environmental-impact
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
European startups

Revealed: Big tech's new datacentres will take water from the world's driest areas

The expansion of tech giant datacentres in drought-stricken areas raises serious ethical concerns over water scarcity.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago
Environment

The AI Paradox: Environmental Costs and Responsible Use - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The environmental implications of AI are complex, impacting both local communities and broader ecosystems, necessitating a nuanced understanding.
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Tech industry
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Anurag Bajpayee and the Quiet Revolution in Water

Water scarcity poses an immediate crisis in South Asia's industrial sectors, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Urinetown' Review: More Than Toilet Humor

'Follow Your Heart' evokes romantic classics while presenting a dystopian commentary on scarce resources and corporate greed in 'Urinetown'.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

What do the Los Angeles fires tell us about the coming water wars? | Judith Levine

The conflict over water access brings attention to systemic inequalities exacerbated by privatization and austerity measures.
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
European startups

Full Nature Farms launches smart irrigation system at CES 2025 to reduce agricultural water waste | TechCrunch

Agriculture faces significant challenges with water scarcity and inefficiency; innovative solutions are crucial for sustainable farming.
Full Nature Farms offers a revolutionary smart irrigation platform that can greatly improve water efficiency and crop yields.
fromFast Company
7 months ago
OMG science

New Mexico's rural towns are proposing a controversial solution to extreme drought

New Mexico is exploring regulations to repurpose toxic wastewater from drilling as a resource amidst drought.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Very thirsty bees close down parts of Joshua Tree National Park

Increase in bee activity has caused temporary closures of parts of Joshua Tree National Park due to water scarcity.
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