Water Conservation

Photograph of veteran Indian actor and Naam Foundation co-founder Nana Patekar looking forward in a traditional white kurta during a public address.

October 8, 2026

‘Not Charity’: Nana Patekar Restored 492 Rivers for 1,000 Maharashtra Villages Before Dying at 75

Nana Patekar, one of India's most acclaimed character actors, died on October 8 at his residence in Goa. He was 75. The cause was sudden cardiac arrest. Major Indian outlets including the

Elevated landscape photograph showing the concrete crest and water reservoir storage behind Bhatsa Dam in Thane district, Maharashtra.

Environment·India·Policy

Maharashtra’s 10% water cut from October 16: What residents need to know

Maharashtra has ordered a minimum 10% water-use reduction across urban local bodies starting October 16, 2026, amid water-stress concerns including an El Niño-related rainfall deficit. If you live in Mumbai, Pune, Thane, or Navi Mumbai, the state directive has been

October 6, 2026

38,000 ChatGPT Queries Use One Almond’s Water—Now Multiply That by Billions

Energy·Latest·Sustainability·Technology

Using ChatGPT can have a water footprint, depending on how water use is accounted for across the computing and electricity systems involved. OpenAI CEO

SW Water Hosepipe Ban 2026: Privatized Water System Fails Amid Drought Crisis

Disaster·Environment·Policy·UK

Estimated reading time: 1 minute On August 8, 2026, at 00:01 am, South West Water’s hosepipe ban came into effect—crystallizing the failure of privatized

Sonam Wangchuk being transported by supporters during a CJP protest, showing the physical intensity of his activism for Ladakh's Sixth Schedule demand

Climate·India·Latest·Politics·Water

Sonam Wangchuk Breaks Fast Without Concessions: Ladakh’s Sixth Schedule Fight Continues

Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger fast this week without getting the demand he had tied it to — the resignation of a senior cabinet official. The decision has surfaced political tensions that

Govind Tekale

July 25, 2026

News·USA·Water

Santa Ynez Reservoir Crisis: How a 100-Foot Tear Led to 9-Month Repair Delays Before Wildfire

The January 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfire exposed a critical gap in our urban water infrastructure—a gap measured in millions of empty gallons. When flames tore through the canyons, firefighters discovered the 117

Govind Tekale

May 6, 2025

Pollution·USA·Water

Lead in U.S. Tap Water Affects 250M People, EPA Data Shows Widespread Health Violations

Over 250 million Americans—about 81% of people using public water systems—have tap water with worrying levels of lead, according to recent analysis of EPA data. This toxic metal can damage health even

Rahul Somvanshi

April 22, 2025

Mananalu water filling machine with Boomerang System. Photo Source: Mananalu

Plastic

Aquaman Jason Momoa’s Hawaii Water System: 500 Bottles/Hour, 95% Carbon Cut, Plastic Waste Reduced

“Aquaman” star Jason Momoa is tackling real-world ocean pollution with a new water system that could help cut down plastic waste in Hawaii’s hotels. His company Mananalu has joined forces with Boomerang

Tejal Somvanshi

February 1, 2025

Representative Image. Yorkshire Bridge - View of River Derwent and Waterfall. Photo Source: Alan Heardman

Business·Europe

Yorkshire Water’s £835k Project to Reduce River Seven Sewage Spills by 15%

Yorkshire Water is spending £835,000 to stop sewage from flowing into the River Seven. The money will fix a problem in Marton where heavy rain forces untreated water into the river. Workers

Sunita Somvanshi

January 24, 2025

News·USA·Water

NYC Drought Alert: Historic October Low of 0.01 Inches Sparks Urgency in Water Conservation

Water molecules are getting scarce in the Big Apple! NYC just weathered its driest October since it started counting raindrops in 1869. A meager 0.01 inches of precipitation fell in Central Park—that’s

Govind Tekale

November 8, 2024

News·USA

$150 Million New York Water Safety Initiative Set to Drastically Cut Drowning Rates with New Laws

As summer’s last hurrah looms, the urge to cool off in pools and lakes becomes almost irresistible. But with that comes an inherent risk—drowning. The state of New York, under Governor Kathy

Tejal Somvanshi

September 4, 2024

Comparison of the large reservoir in Catalonia from March 2023 that shrank to 1 percent of capacity in March 2024. Source: NASA

News·Water

Catalonia’s Water Crisis Hits Historic Lows: Over 6 Million Facing Unprecedented Restrictions

Waste water will be recycled in California as the drought conditions arise, following it, Spain declares drought emergency in its Northeastern region of Catalonia. Following three years of below-average rainfall, Catalonia has

Karmactive Staff

March 22, 2024

Agriculture·USA·Water

Imperial Valley’s Water Barons: How 20 Families Command the Colorado River

As various issues regarding water usage and conservation take center stage in the southwestern states of the U.S., the monopoly of Imperial Valley over the Colorado River is more vulnerable than ever.

Karmactive Staff

November 22, 2023

GEAR Lab student Carolyn Sheline troubleshoots a drip irrigation system at a full-scale test farm in the Jordan Valley where the team is piloting a low-cost precision irrigation controller that optimizes system energy and water use.

Agriculture·Conservation·Sustainability

MIT’s GEAR Lab Unlocking the Secrets of Smart Irrigation: Is This the Future of Sustainable Agriculture?

Today’s farming isn’t just about tilling the soil and hoping for rain. With robots, drones, and sensors, farming has gone high-tech. But here’s the rub: these fancy tools often come with a

Rahul Somvanshi

November 1, 2023