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Fog catchers provide water to deserted hills of Lima

Peruvians living in one of the world's driest areas may have a solution to their water crisis - "fog catchers" that catch droplets through thick, swirling blankets of mist.

Ecotech

This solar-powered skylight can turn seawater into drinking water

The design just needs sunshine and ocean water to produce clean drinking water for millions without access.

The Cube

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.

Ecotech

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.

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Climate

Are melting glaciers causing the Earth to move under our feet?

New research shows that melting glaciers are changing the axis the earth spins on.

Ecotech

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.

Earth News

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

It could be its most liquid commodity yet.

Earth News

How dogs are using their special powers to help us save water

With a sense of smell 10,000 times sharper than ours, dogs can have a significant impact in the conservation sector.

Earth News

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

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

Earth 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.

Earth News

Standing Rock: Controversial Dakota oil pipeline forced to empty

A victory for both the Native American Tribe in North Dakota, US, and environmental activists far and wide.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Residents in Pernik protest about water shortages

Protesters blame corruption and mismanagement.

Earth News

"Love Water" campaign to encourage Britons to look after waterways

Parts of Britain might run out of water within 25 years if the public don't change their wasteful ways.

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Blasting heat makes water a necessity for Sudan revolution

Volunteers brought barrels of water to the streets of the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Thursday (April 18), filling plastic bottles and cups with water for the protesters amidst the simmering heat.

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Venezuelans scramble for water as shortages afflict nation

Venezuelans took to the streets of the capital on Sunday (March 31) to fill up water buckets, amidst failing infrastructure in the OPEC nation's capital.

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Don't want to wear animal? Try grape skin leather

The path to a sustainable leather industry is underway.

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Manila residents struggle to cope with water rationing

Manila residents are struggling to cope with rationing imposed by the city's water authority.

Denmark

Worst drought in Scandinavia for 70 years hits farm output

Livestock farmers in Scandinavia are struggling to feed their livestock as the worst drought in 70 years hits harvests

United Kingdom

Network failures after thaw put pressure on UK's privatised water util

Burst pipes leave thousands without water while several meters of snow in Wales and Cumbria means some communities have been cut off for nearly a week.

United Kingdom

Thousands in Britain left without water after pipes burst in big freez

Around 12,000 homes have been left with no running water after the weekend’s sudden freeze and thaw caused pipes to burst, a major water company has said.