By Maxwell Radwin A copper mine in southern Peru that took decades to complete environmental assessments has been ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SciTechDaily has shared a report that a new study indicates up to 66% of people worldwide may not have access to enough clean ...

There are many implications for a warming climate, melting icebergs, increasing temperatures, coral bleaching, and water scarcity. Each of these impacts is devastating in their own right, and while ...

Addressing calls from the Syilx Okanagan Nation to halt new water licences, the province said water management decisions are ...

The world’s three most populous countries include China, India and the United States and these nations alone account for 41 percent of the global population, 49 percent of blue water demand—defined as ...

The global water system is showing its fragility, and water resilience is fast becoming a defining challenge for economies and investors. UN-Water estimates two-thirds of the world’s population faces ...

Water is absolutely crucial to food production. It is used for irrigation in agriculture, for cleaning and sanitation in factories, and even as an ingredient in food products. Agriculture alone ...

Melville, N.Y.: A reusable water bottle, similar to ones that would be allowed into New York City stadiums and arenas due to legislation passed the the city council, allowing fans to bring aluminum or ...

The United States has faced various economic bubbles, but one lesser-known phenomenon is taking its toll nationwide: the “water bubble.” Earth has a finite amount of water; only 0.5% is accessible, ...

Does your culture embrace living in the moment or planning for the long run? According to research from University of Queensland’s Hamidreza Harati and Chicago Booth’s Thomas Talhelm, the answer may ...

Securing the world's water supply is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Researchers are now presenting an alternative method for quantifying the global risk of water scarcity. Results ...