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Green News

These are the A-list celebrities accused of violating drought rules

As California struggles to conserve water during a devastating drought, some celebrities have been bending the rules.

Rethink

How harvesting fog to make water is tackling droughts in Morocco

In the Anti-Atlas mountains, poor access to drinking water is a serious problem for the local communities. Could fog catchers be the solution?

Travel News

Popular Italian cities banning water in worst drought in 70 years

A severe heatwave and lack of rainfall have led to disaster in Italy. Here's what it could mean for your summer holiday.

Rethink

Can solar-powered desalination solve the world’s growing water crisis?

Water scarcity is a threat to billions of people worldwide. This company is harnessing the power of the sun and the ocean to make a difference.

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Euronews Debates

The future of water: How can Europe fight the climate crisis?

One in ten people don't have access to clean water. And with more extreme weather on the horizon, how will the climate crisis affect our water supplies? #GreenWeek

Iran

Thousands of Iranian farmers protest against severe water shortages

Thousands of protesters in Isfahan in central Iran have voiced their anger after the city’s lifeblood river dried up due to drought and diversion.

Climate

Climate change is causing a water crisis and it's women who lose out

Imagine spending five hours a day collecting water. That's the reality for millions of women in the global south.

Europe Decoded

Iran experiences internet shutdowns amid protests over water crisis

The Iranian province of Khuzestan has experienced internet outages amid demonstrations over a water shortage, NetBlocks says.

Eco-Innovation

Could trading water on Wall Street actually benefit the environment?

It's now possible to buy California's water supply through future trading - but its impact on the planet is somewhat ambiguous.

Climate

Why universal access to water is crucial for both people and planet

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, water management is key to preserving global food systems.

Eco-Innovation

Israeli firm extracts drinking water from air to help people in Gaza

New, innovative technology is looking to solve the chronic water crisis on the Gaza strip.

Green News

Wall Street is about to start trading water for the first time

It could be its most liquid commodity yet.

Green News

This invention could provide a billion people with clean water by 2027

QuenchSea have developed a device to help solve clean water scarcity.

Green News

Is selling tap water the solution to parched Poland’s drought problem?

In parched Poland, one city has turned to selling its tap water to try and tackle persistent water issues.

Living

Why destroying the planet is bad for human health

Our health and the health of the planet are more closely linked than you might think.

Bulgaria

Bulgarian government faces no-confidence vote over water crisis

Euronews reports from Pernik, a Bulgarian town where thousands are left without water due to suspected mismanagement at the top.

Spain

Quarter of humanity - including San Marino - faces dire water crisis

Most of southern Europe falls into the 'high water stress' category, with some cities and region facing an even deeper crisis.

Green News

National Refill Day to spill out across Europe

The campaign to have Brits refill their water bottles is set to go global.

Green News

Today is National Refill Day, so forget plastic and choose to reuse

Ditch the plastic, it's time to buy a reusable water bottle.

World

Modi promises piped water to all of India by 2024 in the face of water crisis

India is facing one of the worst water crises in the country's history- but that hasn't stopped Prime Minister Narendra Modi from promising water infrastructure to all of India by 2024.