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Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

This city is exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity: sewage

St. George, Utah, faces severe water scarcity due to climate change, but plans to utilize sewage treatment offer a potential solution.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

This city is exploring an unconventional solution to water scarcity: sewage

St. George, Utah, faces severe water scarcity due to climate change, but plans to utilize sewage treatment offer a potential solution.
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London
fromBerlin Art Link
4 days ago

Review of 'Thirst: In Search of Freshwater' | Berlin Art Link

Exploring the dynamics of freshwater scarcity, the exhibition 'Thirst' highlights its political, environmental, and social implications.
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

Canada Pledges $15 Million for Climate Adaptation in Hindu Kush Himalayan Region

Canada pledged CA$15 million for climate adaptation in Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh, focusing on water scarcity, women, and Indigenous community resiliency.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Is Iran running out of water? DW 08/06/2025

"All rivers and water sources within a 100-kilometer radius of Tehran have been depleted," according to Nasser Karami, who researches sustainable development, climate change and water management.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A sacred moment at a dried-up oasis: M'Hammed Kilito's best photograph

As I started to photograph the well, Mustapha stepped forward, instinctively leaning in to look inside. That spontaneous gesture transformed the scene completely.
Photography
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Heatwave causes water shortages in Iran as temps top 50C

Tehran's water reservoirs are at a historic low, leading to calls for conservation amid a severe heatwave.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Portable Water Dispenser Concept Pulls Drinking Water from Air - Yanko Design

The "Water from Air" dispenser pulls drinkable water from humidity using MOFs, offering a practical, portable solution for those without access to clean water.
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago

Breakthrough MIT "bubble wrap" water harvester pulls safe drinking water from desert air without electricity

MIT engineers developed a device that extracts drinking water from air using hydrogel and passive cooling, functional in arid regions without external power.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

With Indus Waters Treaty in the balance, Pakistan braces for more water woes

India has announced it will no longer abide by the Indus Waters Treaty, raising tensions with Pakistan regarding water access.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Water bill jumps 300% for gated California community

The community was initially approved for construction on 29,000 acres in the early 1990s and was dreamed up as a massive project featuring thousands of homes, half a dozen golf courses and even a hotel.
California
Environment
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Data center water consumption is out of control, but cloud providers want EU lawmakers to go easy on them

Cloud providers in Europe advocate water recycling and infrastructure funding, while opposing specific water use restrictions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

As drought deepens, big tech has put nearly half of its data centers in water-scarce regions

The Colorado River's overuse places water access at risk for millions, while tech companies expand water-intensive data centers in dry regions.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Interactive Book Reveals Its Story Only With Water, Highlighting The Impact Of The Global Water Crisis - Yanko Design

The Dehydrating Book uses hydrochromic ink to reveal its story only with water, highlighting the importance of water access for education.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tastes like water': how a US facility is recycling sewage to drink

Orange County's groundwater replenishment system demonstrates a sustainable solution to water scarcity by recycling sewage into drinking water.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How Europe is planning to cope with drought DW 06/04/2025

"We have lived forever without enough water," said Thomas Bajada, a marine biologist and recently elected member of the European Parliament.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Is Europe prepared for worsening drought and water scarcity? DW 06/04/2025

"We have lived forever without enough water," said Thomas Bajada, a marine biologist and recently elected member of the European Parliament.
Europe politics
Gadgets
fromNature
3 months ago

Atacama sunshine helps to pull water from thin air

The device uses solar energy to extract drinkable water from the air in extremely dry environments.
#drought
fromFast Company
3 months ago
SF real estate

Texas is in an extreme drought-and oil companies are using billions of gallons of water

Extreme drought in Texas threatens vital waterways, impacting agriculture and urban areas while oil and gas companies consume significant water resources.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
California

California's drought has returned - and it's already bad

California and Nevada face worsening drought conditions, threatening water supply as summer heat approaches.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Texas is in an extreme drought-and oil companies are using billions of gallons of water

Extreme drought in Texas threatens vital waterways, impacting agriculture and urban areas while oil and gas companies consume significant water resources.
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

California's drought has returned - and it's already bad

California and Nevada face worsening drought conditions, threatening water supply as summer heat approaches.
more#drought
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

The Dumbest Way to Accelerate the Water Crisis

"AI data centers, built for companies like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and xAI, have been criticized for their huge energy demands, but their eye-popping water usage hasn't been as publicized."
Artificial intelligence
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

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.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 months 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
4 months ago

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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