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Mexico City faces worst flooding in years, with more rain on the way

Mexico City faces worst flooding in years, with...

The rainfall reached a whopping 45 liters per square meter in parts of Mexico City on Monday night, prompting Mayor Clara Brugada to declare that the city “had not seen...

Mexico City faces worst flooding in years, with...

The rainfall reached a whopping 45 liters per square meter in parts of Mexico City on Monday night, prompting Mayor Clara Brugada to declare that the city “had not seen...

Pollution from the Tijuana river affects air quality in San Diego, finds study

Pollution from the Tijuana river affects air qu...

The 120-mile Tijuana River flows from Baja California into the United States and discharges millions of gallons of wastewater — including sewage, industrial waste and runoff — into the Pacific...

Pollution from the Tijuana river affects air qu...

The 120-mile Tijuana River flows from Baja California into the United States and discharges millions of gallons of wastewater — including sewage, industrial waste and runoff — into the Pacific...

What are the real impacts of melting glaciers? - DW

What are the real impacts of melting glaciers? ...

Glaciers are the planet's frozen water banks. They sustain water supply, ecosystems and even cultural traditions. But many of these sprawling beds of ice are melting. Why does that matter?

What are the real impacts of melting glaciers? ...

Glaciers are the planet's frozen water banks. They sustain water supply, ecosystems and even cultural traditions. But many of these sprawling beds of ice are melting. Why does that matter?

Water wars: A global battle for public control

Water wars: A global battle for public control

In the Philippines and worldwide, private sector involvement in water services has only led to broken promises of better management, rising costs, and deteriorating services. The growing number of contract...

Water wars: A global battle for public control

In the Philippines and worldwide, private sector involvement in water services has only led to broken promises of better management, rising costs, and deteriorating services. The growing number of contract...

Drought declared in part of UK as ‘lost village’ re-emerges with millions facing restrictions… is your area affected?

Drought declared in part of UK as ‘lost village...

The rain that has fallen in recent days is not enough to reverse the dry start to the year and the further expected hot conditions in the coming weeks is...

Drought declared in part of UK as ‘lost village...

The rain that has fallen in recent days is not enough to reverse the dry start to the year and the further expected hot conditions in the coming weeks is...

Europe faces growing economic risks from water scarcity, ECB warns

Europe faces growing economic risks from water ...

A new analysis by the European Central Bank (ECB) warns that the euro area economy is increasingly vulnerable to environmental degradation, with water scarcity posing the most significant threat....

Europe faces growing economic risks from water ...

A new analysis by the European Central Bank (ECB) warns that the euro area economy is increasingly vulnerable to environmental degradation, with water scarcity posing the most significant threat....

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New data reveals shocking turnaround in water supply for millions of people: 'In pretty good shape'

New data reveals shocking turnaround in water supply for millions of people: 'In pretty good shape'

However, unusual storms, heavy rains, and snow have resto...

Roughly One-Sixth of Croplands Globally Polluted With Toxic Heavy Metals, Researchers Say

Roughly One-Sixth of Croplands Globally Polluted With Toxic Heavy Metals, Researchers Say

Roughly one-sixth of croplands globally — 14 to 17 percen...

South Florida gets its drinking water from the Everglades—but it’s increasingly under threat

South Florida gets its drinking water from the Everglades—but it’s increasingly under threat

Do you know where your drinking water comes from? In Sou...

New Mexico’s incredible shrinking Rio Grande

New Mexico’s incredible shrinking Rio Grande

My Utton Center colleague Rin Tara and I spent the day ou...

Phuket faces water crisis as reservoirs run dry

Phuket faces water crisis as reservoirs run dry

Warning bells are ringing in Phuket as reservoir levels p...

California Water Officials Issue Warning About Atmospheric Rivers

California Water Officials Issue Warning About Atmospheric Rivers

Atmospheric rivers are more common during the winter mont...

Water Resources: Water & Site Selection

Water Resources: Water & Site Selection

Driven by this basic requirement, companies must evaluate...

Copernicus warns as temperatures continue to break records - warmest March in Europe and lowest-ever Arctic winter sea ice

Copernicus warns as temperatures continue to break records - warmest March in Europe and lowest-ever Arctic winter sea ice

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) is reporting ...

Global Warming and Extreme Weather: Are You Talking About More Disasters Ahead?

Global Warming and Extreme Weather: Are You Talking About More Disasters Ahead?

Extreme weather seems to be one act in the global warming...

Researchers find Arabia's largest desert had lakes and rivers about 9,000 years ago

Researchers find Arabia's largest desert had lakes and rivers about 9,000 years ago

The desert that we see today in Arabia was once a region ...

Bangladesh Seeks China’s River Water Masterplan, Echoes India’s Concerns: What’s At Stake?

Bangladesh Seeks China’s River Water Masterplan, Echoes India’s Concerns: What’s At Stake?

By Aroonim Bhuyan Published : Mar 29, 2025, 8:05 PM IST N...

China’s Brahmaputra dam | A Himalayan river threat

China’s Brahmaputra dam | A Himalayan river threat

Kaushik Deka Originating from the icy grip of the Angsi G...

Wastewater risks at OOWA conference

Wastewater risks at OOWA conference

Robert Haller, Executive Director of the Canadian Water a...

UN-report: Europe’s glaciers are melting fast

UN-report: Europe’s glaciers are melting fast

Europe’s glaciers are melting at an alarming rate, with p...

Why Some Cities Flood More Than Others

Why Some Cities Flood More Than Others

Why Some Cities Flood More Than Others