Phys.org

Rivers that flow across international borders are essential for the lives of billions of people they supply drinking water, support agriculture and provide livelihoods. However, these rivers face increasing challenges from pollution, climate change and political tensions. The new research which examined 4,713 case studies across 286 river basins shows that while large rivers in the Global North receive significant research attention, many equally important rivers in the Global South are being neglected.   Click here to read the story.