One in four of world's largest cities under water stress
Cape Town, South Africa is rapidly approaching what has been called "Day Zero," the moment when the diverse metropolitan...
Cape Town has just 100 days of water left
Cape Town, South Africa has been struck by severe drought - and now residents have just 100 days of water left....
Gaza man's DIY solar desalination machine can produce 2.6 gallons of fresh water every day
In the Gaza region, decades of Israeli-Palestinian conflict have resulted in a severe drinking water shortage,...
Could wealthy Californians opt out of water conservation?
El Niño has come and gone. Though one of the strongest in history, the most recent El Niño event did not provide...
New atom-thick desalination filter slashes energy use by 20 percent
The process of removing salt water and particulate matter from ocean water to make it potable—desalination—can...
Solar-powered Watly provides internet, energy, and drinking water for Ghana residents
When it comes to renewable energy in developing nations, sometimes a solid multitasker is the way to go. That’s...
There's not enough money to save the West from an increase in blazing wildfires
This just might be the most cataclysmic forest fire season in history. So far this year, the Forest Service has...
California is sinking 2 inches a month because of drought-driven groundwater pumping
Scientists have known California is sinking for years, but new data from NASA show the state is subsiding even...
How Nestle is pillaging California's water in the 4th year of the state's worst drought
If you've been paying any attention to California's devastating drought, chances are you've shared—or at the...
7 Easy Tips to Save Water in Your Home
Did you know that your daily five-minute shower uses more water than the average person in a developing country...
U.S. to face worst droughts in 1,000 years, says new study
Hang on to your water bottles. The United States is primed for the worst droughts recorded in the last 1,000...
Peeing in the Shower Could Save Millions of Gallons of Water (and Dollars)
A new campaign by students at a British University encourages students to take their first pee of the day in their...
Look Up! NYC Water Tanks Converted into Vibrant Works of Art for Water Conservation
For the duration of the city-wide event, tanks from Staten Island to the Bronx will be wrapped in vibrant artwork...
Scientists Warn That an “Insurmountable” Water Crisis Will Grip the Planet by 2040
A new report warns that in less than three decades, the United States (and the rest of the world) could face a...
Isla Urbana's Rainwater Harvesting Revolution Tackles Mexico City Water Shortages
Mexico City residents face huge water scarcity issues. In fact, eight million people living in the country’s...
