Water Scarcity

The sustainability of water resources relies on the protection of dams, says the writer. Picture: Henk Kruger/African News Agency (ANA) The escalating disquiet, with growing evidence of incidents of vandalism of water infrastructure across the country, provi…

Acclaimed Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh is showcasing her extraordinary Water Life series at London's Somerset House next month, inspired by the impact of dirty water on womens lives and futures. The free show, which runs from 24 September until 20 October, …

London — Rapid population growth, combined with a hike in hot and dry years, is likely to dramatically increase the number of people suffering water scarcity on the upper River Nile, climate change scientists said on Wednesday. By 2030, demand for Nile water…

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Rapid population growth, combined with a hike in hot and dry years, is likely to dramatically increase the number of people suffering water scarcity on the upper River Nile, climate change scientists said on Wednesday. …

With water scarcity a growing problem worldwide, University of California, Berkeley, researchers are close to producing a microwave-sized water harvester that will allow you to pull all the water you need directly from the air — even in the hot, dry desert. …

Responding to the unprecedented challenge posed by climate change will require all actors including the defence and security community to step outside their comfort zone, writes Luca Bergamaschi. Luca Bergamaschi is Senior Associate at the climate change thi…

STOCKHOLM - Water scarcity is one factor driving millions of people from their homes each year but is often not the only reason why they move, researchers told an international conference on Tuesday. In most cases, other economic and social problems like con…

With water scarcity a growing problem worldwide, University of California, Berkeley, researchers are close to producing a microwave-sized water harvester that will allow you to pull all the water you need directly from the air -- even in the hot, dry desert.I…

In most cases, other economic and social problems like corruption or a lack of jobs contribute to migration. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE STOCKHOLM: Water scarcity is one factor driving millions of people from their homes each year but is often not the only reason w…

By Emad Hasan and Aondover Tarhule Today, more than 700 million people around the world drink water from unsafe or untreated sources, such as wells, springs and surface water. About half of these people live in sub-Saharan Africa. In fact, in more than 30 A…