For more than 25 years, New Zealanders have consistently rated freshwater health as one of their leading environmental concerns. But the issue is strikingly abs...

Torrential downpours sent muddy water racing through streets in Libya, Greece, Spain and Hong Kong in early September 2023, with thousands of deaths in the city...

Today, humanity enjoys the benefits of the economic growth of the last decades. While the global poverty rate is reduced, we are facing the existential threat o...

This year’s string of record-breaking disasters – from deadly wildfires and catastrophic floods to record-high ocean temperatures and record-low sea...

​​​​​​​In manufacturing industries, plenty of wasted water is extracted from industries like Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Pigments, Textiles, and many more....

​​​​​​​Whilst there has been a growing trend of extreme weather phenomena over the past decade, the summer of 2023 is when water security and water manag...

Co-written by Dongryeol Ryu. For generations, Australians have been fascinated with the idea of turning our inland deserts green with lush vegetation.Both side...

Co-written by Alec Zuo and Ying Xu. The impact on mental health of weather extremes such as drought is a growing concern due to climate change.Rural communities...

For more than six months a year, Quebec’s boreal forest is covered in a thick blanket of snow. While this is essential for the balance of our ecosystems,...

​​​​​​​When it comes to drinking water, there are various sources available that can be drawn from in order to ensure public supply, everything from rive...

Johannesburg and its surrounds, at the centre of the industrial heartland of South Africa, have been hit by severe water cuts. Water interruptions have been hap...

In August 2023, residents of Juneau, Alaska, watched as the Mendenhall River swelled to historic levels in a matter of hours. The rushing water undercut the riv...

Seawater intrusion is the movement of saline water from the ocean or estuaries into freshwater systems. The seawater that has crept up the Mississippi River in...

You have to feel sorry for the sea lions in this clip. One moment that are resting on a jetty in the harbor, sunbathing and minding their own business. The ne...

Using a net to bring in a blue crab in Texas is legal.©Lena605/Shutterstock.comCrabbing in Texas is one of the favorite pastimes of residents who live near t...

All across the United States, people walk, bike, and drive across bridges to get from one place to another. Without these bridges, many of the routes we take...

The mention of the word termites often strikes fear into property owners. These insects, which fall under the order Isoptera cause millions of dollars worth o...

Mount Everest, located in the Himalayan Mountain Range, is the tallest mountain in the world. It reaches an elevation of 29,032 feet. The mountain itself is n...

There are 54 National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana.©Real Window Creative/Shutterstock.comLouisiana is best known for Mardi Gras, Jazz music, Creole and Ca...

A lot of travelers head to Ohio to explore some unique places and enjoy popular tourist destinations. Amusement parks, museums, and other historic locations a...

Located in the southeastern United States, Mississippi is known for its proximity to the Mississippi River, which defines the state’s western border with Lou...

In a world filled with quick judgments and first impressions, it’s all too easy to let appearances dictate our choices. However, some of the most profound, b...

This gorilla fight filmed at St Louis Zoo in Missouri has already been watched more than three million times. It features a confrontation between two silverba...

If you live in North America, likely as not you’ve encountered a raccoon. They range from Canada through Central America in the millions. What’s more, they...

Nitrates (NO3) are a natural component in both freshwater and saltwater fish tanks. It is the by-product of the nitrogen cycle and is a good sign of biologica...