Climate change has many signals—rising sea levels, melting glaciers, stronger storms—but the first and most immediate sign for most people on the planet is water. Not too much of it. Not too little.

Water is absolutely crucial to food production. It is used for irrigation in agriculture, for cleaning and sanitation in factories, and even as an ingredient in food products. Agriculture alone ...

From data centers to agriculture, tightening water supplies are reshaping global markets, exposing trillions in assets, and pushing companies toward water-positive strategies.

Does your culture embrace living in the moment or planning for the long run? According to research from University of Queensland’s Hamidreza Harati and Chicago Booth’s Thomas Talhelm, the answer may ...

Early signs of water scarcity are emerging in parts of Scotland amid ongoing dry weather, an environment watchdog has warned. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said businesses must ...

Across the globe, water scarcity is no longer a distant concern—it’s a present and growing crisis. Today, more than 2.3 billion people live in regions facing water stress, and the forces driving that ...

Your correspondent moderated a panel discussion with global experts in desalination, international development, and water economics at the ceremony announcing the teams that had qualified for the ...

An irrigation system is used to water a field because of drought, near Feldkirchen, Germany, April 25, 2020 (DPA photo by Frank Hoermann via AP Images). A second, more mundane challenge for Europe’s ...

Melville, N.Y.: A reusable water bottle, similar to ones that would be allowed into New York City stadiums and arenas due to legislation passed the the city council, allowing fans to bring aluminum or ...

Five Indian cities, including Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, are already among the world's 20 most water-stressed cities. That means an urgent need for solutions.

Nearly half of Kazakh people consider water scarcity a serious issue, and a large majority say they are prepared to change everyday habits to conserve water, according to a national survey conducted ...

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