WATER
A new device could allow communities to harvest water from the air
Aug 23, 2021
Written by
Jacob Dykes
A new device, developed at ETH Zurich, could help communities under water scarce conditions to harvest water directly from the air
The Goldman Environmental Prize: an interview with recipient Maida Bilal
Jun 17, 2021
Written by
Geographical
Maida Bilal risked all to prevent contractors building a dam on the river near her home in Bosnia Herzegovina
Europe's rivers are obstructed by 1.2 million barriers – this project is working to free them
May 20, 2021
Written by
Jacob Dykes
An EU project has revealed the extent of river fragmentation in Europe
Water scarcity has the potential to both ignite conflict and foster cooperation
Apr 14, 2021
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Water scarcity is predicted to rise – two experts share their predictions for the future
Cloud seeding: is forcing clouds to rain the answer to combating drought?
Mar 25, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
The controversial practice of cloud-seeding has always been difficult to measure – a new method offers hope
Mysteries of the Nile: how to age an ancient river
Nov 26, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The Nile is home to mysteries both ancient and modern – these scientists may have got to the bottom of two long-debated questions
The Bahamas calls for investment in coastal and marine ecosystems to strengthen hurricane resilience
Oct 14, 2019
Written by
Abigail Spink
While the country is still reeling from the shock of Hurricane Dorian, the most powerful Atlantic storm to hit the island nation since records began, a study by Stanford University highlights the potential of nature-based protection to minimise future damage
Groundwater levels in nine African countries raise hopes for a more resilient future
Oct 10, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Increased rainfall intensity, predicted to occur as the climate changes, could benefit groundwater levels in nine African countries
Artificial intelligence to predict water scarcity conflicts
Aug 13, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
An artificial intelligence tool can predict where conflicts related to water scarcity are most likely to arise
The toxic threat heading to UK beaches
Jul 29, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Hundreds of historic landfill sites are at risk from erosion and flooding with old, contaminated waste already showing up on English beaches
Glacier tongues: a freshwater phenomenon?
Jun 07, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The discovery a long ‘tongue’ of ice beneath a glacial lake in Patagonia could have implications for freshwater glacial stability
Environmentalists call for North Sea reef protection
May 29, 2019
Written by
Luke Weir
The Brown Bank a haven for marine life in the waters between the UK and the Netherlands is under threat and requires immediate protection, according to marine protection groups
Monitoring the Nile for long-term sustainability
Jan 30, 2019
Written by
Chris Fitch
A major investment in data collection along the Nile could revolutionise the water management of the iconic river
Alaska’s giant wave: inland tsunamis likely to become more common
Nov 10, 2018
Written by
Chris Fitch
Glacial melt is increasing land instability in mountainous regions, with huge tsunamis rising in frequency as a result
Microplastics in mosquitos could contaminate food chains
Oct 26, 2018
Written by
Katie Burton
New research reveals that microplastics can survive in mosquitos from larvae to adult, raising the possibility of particles being transferred from freshwater to land
Chilean salmon farming moves further south
Jun 15, 2018
Written by
Matt Maynard
South America’s wealthiest economy is at a crossroads between environmental protection and environmental exploitation
The tiny US town fighting for its water
Apr 24, 2018
Written by
Katie Burton
In the wake of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, now a small town is embroiled in a fight with Nestlé to keep hold of its own spring water
The rising threats of rivers
Apr 14, 2018
Written by
Chris Fitch
Millions of Americans are living in areas at high-risk of river flooding, many of whom will be completely unaware of the danger
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