Water Shortage

May 3, 2022

The Ganga Godavari Kaveri (GGK) Linking Plan Can Solve Major Water Woes In India

A Jalshakti (Water Resources) Ministry advertisement assures us that 19 crore houses will get drinking water from a tap by 2024. But the efforts on ground seem sluggish, and it won’t be

News·World

A Drought Season – Multiple Droughts From the U.S. to China

This summer has seen a sudden influx of droughts and drought warnings worldwide. From the U.S to China, we’ve had multiple droughts everywhere. These droughts have had multiple causes but most can be attributed to low rain and high temperatures.

August 26, 2022

Great Salt Lake on the Brink of Collapse: An Emergency Call to Action

Climate·USA·Water

Great Salt Lake, a cornerstone of Utah’s ecosystem, is facing a dire threat. Without an immediate and significant increase in water flow over the

Flexibility or Environmental Harm? California’s Water Management Debate Continues With Governor Newsom’s Executive Order

USA·Water

On February 12, 2021, Governor Newsom signed an executive order authorizing the modification of state requirements that govern the quantity of water flowing from

A panoramic view of a town or city situated in a desert-like environment. Photo Source - EurekAlert

Sustainability·Water

Chile Harvests Up to 10 Liters of Water Daily from Atacama Desert Fog

Scientists in Chile have found a simple way to pull water from fog in one of Earth’s driest places. The method could help provide water to thousands of people in the growing

Karmactive Team

February 23, 2025

Australia·Disaster

NSW Landholders Can Now Access 100,000 Litres for Firefighting

Property owners in New South Wales can now access water from nearby streams and rivers without a license during fire emergencies. This change removes a major barrier that once slowed down fire

Govind Tekale

January 16, 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·Science·Water

1.42 Million Lakes Losing Water Globally Due To Evaporation & Rising Temperatures

A vital part of the terrestrial water and energy balance is the evaporative loss from lakes across the world, both natural and man-made. The extent of these water bodies’ evaporation, from its

Nikitha Sebastian

July 21, 2022