Researchers uncover cause of uranium groundwater contamination
EurekAlert! A new study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology and led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health identifies the hidden geological mechanisms behind […]
How much water is left for nature? The search for the appropriate environmental flow
Phys.org In many rivers, only a small amount of streamflow remains for nature after water is diverted for hydropower production. In light of climate change and biodiversity loss, this is […]
Systems-based approach examines six major water conservation strategies for agriculture
Phys.org Water is at the heart of agriculture. Every stage of the food-growing process depends on having reliable access to water. However, water levels are declining in many rivers and […]
What are the causes and consequences of groundwater contamination?
Groundwater There are several human activities that are contributing to the contamination of groundwater. A recent report published by Evidence Network outlines the causes and consequences of groundwater contamination and […]
Climate change turns Alpine glaciers into ‘Swiss cheese’, raising water and power concerns
EuroNews Green The state of Switzerland’s glaciers came into stark view last month when the Birch Glacier, which had been holding back a mass of rock near an Alpine summit, […]
The UK is getting drier. Could reusing greywater help?
The Guardian Water shortages are no longer a distant threat. By 2055, in England alone, the public will face a shortfall of 5bn litres a day – a shortfall of […]
A troubling paradox: Irrigation boosts child nutrition but worsens water scarcity in already stressed regions
Phys.org Irrigation is widely promoted as a powerful tool to combat hunger and malnutrition, boosting agricultural output, food security, and rural livelihoods. But a new Policy Brief by the United […]
Colorado River water market could help fish and farmers alike
EurekAlert! A market-based approach to managing water in the Colorado River basin could provide more reliable supplies for farmers, communities, and industry amid ongoing drought and excess demand. The right […]
Flash floods in the Alps: How climate change is supercharging summer storms
Science Daily Intense, short-lived summer downpours are expected to become both more frequent and more intense across Alpine regions as the climate warms. In a new study, scientists from the […]
Study finds hidden effects of wildfires on water systems
EurekAlert! Wildfires profoundly influence the unseen microbial world within our waters, directly impacting water quality and ecosystem health, according to a new study presented at ASM Microbe 2025, the annual […]