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North Aral Sea restoration efforts show promise as water level rises

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Nature

'Ecological disaster': Bosnian river flooded with waste once again

Seasonal rains sweep garbage from illegal dumps into the Drina River, where it accumulates behind a hydroelectric plant’s fence.

USA

Mexico agrees to make more predictable water deliveries to the US

The US has reached a deal which guarantees an annual minimum of water deliveries from Mexico, replacing the old system under which Mexico had to fulfil a quota on a five-year cycle. Washington says the deal is set to help farmers in southern states, particularly in Texas.

Green News

How Azerbaijan plans to tackle water vulnerabilities in 2026

Azerbaijan is set to overhaul its national water management system this year, introducing an integrated, digital and climate-adaptive framework.

Green News

Cyprus drought: Citizens urged to reduce water use by 10%

The country is looking to the United Arab Emirates for help with desalination.

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Green News

Water scarcity concerns highlighted during Greece's Epiphany events

Prolonged droughts followed by intense rainfall have plunged Athens into a vicious cycle of weather whiplash.

Climate

Hungary’s water guardians fight drought using waste from thermal spas

These volunteers are on a mission to save the Great Hungarian Plain from desertification.

Green News

Audit reveals 'serious weaknesses' in Cyprus's water management plan

The audit calls for urgent action as water management failures persist.

Europe in Motion

Clear waters: The cleanest and least safe bathing spots in Europe

The Mediterranean tops the latest ranking, which features some notable surprises from the Black Sea and the Alps.

Climate

7 stunning photos at the intersection of climate, science and health

The shortlist of 25 photos captures our changing world in extraordinary depth, from rooftop picnics to undersea greenhouses.

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan opens Institute to study Caspian Sea

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we turn our focus to the Caspian Sea. Shared by five coastal countries — Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan — the regional treasure faces a critical decline in sea levels.

Climate

More than 40% of Europe is facing drought, latest update shows

Agriculture and hydropower could struggle to make ends meet as Europe’s climate-driven dry spell continues.

Eco-Innovation

These UK scientists are ‘growing colour’ using nature’s DNA codes

Colorifix successfully dyed greens and oranges this year, adding to a palette of pigments from nature.

Kazakhstan

Is Afghanistan's future canal the final nail in Aral Sea's coffin?

Afghanistan is building a 285-kilometre waterway at an accelerated pace to irrigate its drought-ridden northern regions. Central Asian states maintain that decisions regarding transboundary water use should be made collectively.

Climate

Overshooting 1.5°C will cause irreversible glacier loss, study shows

“The longer we delay emissions cuts, the more we burden future generations with irreversible change”.

Climate

Indigenous women are drawing ‘dream maps’ to protect forests in India

The tribeswomen have surveyed and mapped out resources to show what is dwindling and what needs restoring.

Europe News

Leak: EU to target clean-up of 'forever chemicals' in water strategy

The European Commission plans to support large scale efforts to clean up forever chemicals as part of its upcoming water resilience strategy, acknowledging the widespread threat of water pollution and the need for technological innovation to address it.