UN releases World Water Development Report 2020
Climate change further challenges the world’s overstretched water resources, ultimately threatening all aspects...
Clean Lakes Alliance provides Madison with year-round lake fun
On a chilly February day in Madison, Wisconsin, more than 8,000 people venture onto frozen Lake Mendota. Kids toast...
ciguë creates a hotel room of the future that emphasizes water recycling
For the Hôtel Métropole exhibition at the Pavillon de l'Arsenal, Parisian design collective ciguë recently showcased...
Washington moves to ban "detrimental" bottled water operations
Washington state, known for mountains, glaciers and rainforests, has an abundance of fresh water. To protect those...
Craft beer waste saves Montana town $1M for wastewater treatment
A Montana town has found a money-saving solution to its sewage and wastewater treatment expenses, thanks to a nearby...
Sustainable agriculture cleans up rivers in Cuba
New scientific findings reveal that Cuba’s rivers are in better health than the Mississippi River. The research...
EWG warns ‘forever chemicals’ are contaminating US drinking water at levels far worse than expected
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, persist in the environment,...
Modular Aquatecture panels can harvest rainwater from the sides of buildings
In response to the severe water shortage that recently gripped Cape Town, South African-born designer Shaakira...
IUCN finds ocean oxygen levels dropping at record rates
Marine life is in serious trouble if ocean oxygen levels continue to plummet. A new report by the International...
Climate change-induced melting of mountain ice threatens global supply of freshwater
A study recently published in Nature found that glacier-based freshwater systems are highly threatened by climate...
Excessive road salt threatens public health and wildlife
Many people and municipalities turn to road salt to de-ice wintry streets and sidewalks. Unfortunately, road salt...
High-tech wetsuit protects divers and surfers from toxic elements in the oceans
With ocean waters being polluted at an astonishing rate, swimmers, divers and surfers are putting their lives at...
The Ocean Cleanup reveals the Interceptor to remove plastic pollution from rivers
After recently announcing its first success at collecting plastic waste from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, The...
The Ocean Cleanup has first success collecting plastic from Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup, a Dutch nonprofit dedicated to eliminating plastic pollution in the oceans, recently announced...
A solar-powered catamaran with a built-in plastic clean-up system sets sail off the coast of Ibiza
Tourists from all over the world flock to Spain's coastal regions throughout the year; however, the rising amount...
NRPA and Coca-Cola partner to install trash traps to clean Atlanta waterways
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), which is the leading nonprofit dedicated to the advancement...
Canada unveils its first chemical-free public outdoor pool and it's gorgeous
Toronto-based architects, gh3* have just unveiled a stunning chemical-free natural pool in the city of Edmonton,...
EPA repeals water protections, choosing industry over wetlands
On Thursday, the Trump administration repealed the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, an Obama-era policy...
Scientists warn we are now entering the plastic age
A recent study reports plastic pollution has deposited itself into our fossil record. Water bottles, lunch bags...
Nestlé plans to bottle 1.1M gallons of water daily from natural springs in Florida
In Ginnie Springs, northern Florida, Nestlé is battling local humans and turtles for their water supply. The giant...
Award-winning Geographies of Urban Filth rethinks waste in cities
Developed cities around the world go to great lengths to hide their waste and sewage systems from view by hiding...
Toxic algae bloom forces all Mississippi beaches to close
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) announced a total ban on swimming in the ocean until...
Whiskey spill in Kentucky kills thousands of fish
Two Jim Beam warehouses in Kentucky erupted in flames last week, spilling nearly 45,000 barrels of bourbon into...
The World Surf League is pledging to eliminate single-use plastics and become carbon-neutral by the end of 2019
The World Surf League (WSL) is known for being the authority for all things surfing, famous for showcasing...
Arsenic found in bottled water sold at major retailers
Multiple studies have found arsenic in bottled water sold around the country. Major companies Whole Foods and Keurig...
A Swiss forest gains a sculptural, sustainably minded water purification plant
Most water purification plants are devoid of personality, but that’s not so for the Swiss city of Muttenz’s...
Floridians break world record for largest underwater cleanup
The coastal city of Deerfield, Florida made headlines this weekend for hosting the world’s largest underwater...
Second Nature transforms abandoned fishing nets into 3D-printed seashells and bowls
Did you know that ghost nets are considered among the deadliest ocean debris in the world? The term refers not...
Carnival Corporation is polluting oceans while on probation
The popular cruise liner Carnival was charged in 2016 for excess ocean pollution, yet the company is still breaking...
Ocean plastic waste has been a problem since the 1950s, reveals 60-year plankton study
A 60-year study on plankton has revealed the dark truth about the history of ocean plastic waste. The study shows...