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United States
50% of U.S. lakes and rivers are too polluted for swimming, fishing, drinking
Indiana has the worst statistics for rivers with Florida worst for lakes, says a new report released 50 years after the US passed the Clean Water Act.
Climate Change
Warmer, drier spring to bring worsening drought to US, NOAA report predicts
60% of the US is experiencing notable drought conditions, which the NOAA has said will put a strain on water supplies and increase the risk of wildfires.
Climate Change
An 'invisible' solution to water shortages is right beneath our feet
With water scarcity set to worsen on a warming planet, a U.N. report calls for sustainable use of underground supplies, which account for 99% of freshwater.
Forests
Why forests are essential for a habitable planet
Climate change is not just about reducing emissions, but also protecting scarce environmental resources. Companies must do more now to save water and forests.
Water
This Start-Up Is Revolutionizing Wastewater Treatment
Water
This lake in Africa is of vital importance for the whole of Africa
Lake Victoria in Africa is at risk of degradation, putting millions in danger of water insecurity. The World Bank aims to stop the discharge of untreated waste.
Africa
How can Africa use untapped resources to reduce water scarcity?
With 1 in 3 people facing water scarcity, the continent is contending with dangerous levels of water stress. But it also has untapped resource potential.
Africa
Groundwater could help kickstart a 'green recovery' in African countries. Here's how
African leaders are calling for a 'green recovery' from COVID-19 and the climate crisis. New research points to an under-developed solution - groundwater.
Water
How the water sector can lead the way to net-zero
Water utilities can cut emissions dramatically and quickly, at low to no cost and are already taking action. Other sectors can follow water's lead.
Water
Climate-driven water woes spark Colorado rush to conserve 'liquid gold'
Colorado is experiencing the impacts of climate change with intensified droughts and wildfires. Here's what the US state is doing to tackle water scarcity.
Future of Food
Somalia's worst drought in four decades means millions need aid
The Horn of Africa region is facing its driest conditions in over four decades, and 4 million Somalis could be acutely malnourished by the end of the year.
Water
Second-largest U.S. reservoir falls to historic lows
A megadrought in the Western U.S. has caused the country’s second-largest reservoir to drop to its lowest level since it was filled more than 50 years ago.
Water
This aeroponics farm could be the future of food in Jordan
Aeroponics, a technique that allows crops to be grown without soil and with minimal water usage, offers hope for the future of food.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
This starchy wondercrop could help alleviate food insecurity
Could enset, a starchy crop known as the false banana, alleviate world hunger? Food insecurity is in focus after COVID-19 exacerbated famine and inequality.
Africa
What Kenyan herders can teach us about living in a volatile world
A researcher has been learning from Kenyan farmers about how people forge their livelihoods in harsh and unpredictable regions.
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