In 1996, an Indonesian farmer began planting banyan trees across barren hills, and 11,000 trees later, springs returned across 250 hectaresA farmer named Sadiman planted thousands of trees on barren land in Indonesia. His extensive planting of banyan and ficus trees revitalized...
California's biggest planned AI data center promised not to use Colorado River water. Now it wants 260 million gallons a yearCalifornia's biggest planned AI data center is at the center of a growing water dispute after seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River...
CM Shivakumar reviews drought preparedness in central Karnataka, assures water availabilityKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar reviewed the drought situation in Chitradurga. The state government shifted its development review ...
Homebuyer finds water leakages and seepage issues weeks after buying flat; Telangana RERA orders builder to relay terrace flooring, carry out waterproofing workBuilder ordered by TGRERA to relay terrace flooring and execute comprehensive waterproof treatment to ensure a permanent solution to resolv...
In 1984, Libya began building a 4,000-kilometer “river” beneath the Sahara; decades later, the incomplete network still supplies millions with waterLibya's massive underground pipeline system faces ongoing challenges and remains incomplete. This ancient water source is not being repleni...
China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in ManilaChinese coast guard ships used water cannons on Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal. This incident occurred for the second consecutiv...
Nestlé to pocket $3.43 billion with water business overhaulNestlé will receive approximately three billion euros from its global water business joint venture. This new company, named Peranel, will h...
Psychology says people who never refill the water bottle after drinking may not be as inconsiderate as you thinkPsychology says people who drink water from the refrigerator and never refill the bottles are not necessarily selfish, lazy, or inconsidera...
Once one of Africa's largest lakes, Lake Chad has lost 90% of its water. Now countries are planning a $50 billion plan to save it?Lake Chad has lost nearly ninety percent of its surface area since the 1960s. This environmental decline severely impacts millions of peopl...
Psychology says people who drink a lot of water everyday aren't just following a habit: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who drink a lot of water everyday aren't simply responding to thirst. Research suggests this habit may reflect plann...
In 1964, American engineers drew up NAWAPA, a plan to redirect the rivers of Alaska and Canada through the Rockies to water the US desert, re-plumbing an entire continentA 1964 plan proposed moving water from Alaska to the arid American West. This ambitious engineering project aimed for continental water red...
Andhra implements Rs 20,884-cr irrigation works to strengthen Rayalaseema's water security: CMAndhra Pradesh is investing Rs 20,884 crore in irrigation projects across Rayalaseema. These initiatives aim to enhance water security and ...
Indus Waters Treaty needs complete renegotiation, says government; blames Pakistan for stonewalling talksIndia states the Indus Waters Treaty needs renegotiation due to Pakistan's inaction. Pakistan has failed to utilize its water share and man...
For decades, the Soviet Union planned to reverse the flow of Siberia's mighty rivers, turning them south to water Central Asia, one of the largest schemes ever seriously proposedA Soviet engineering dream aimed to reverse Siberian rivers for Central Asian agriculture. This ambitious plan involved studying over 120 i...
As Lake Chad shrank to a tenth of its size, engineers revived Transaqua: A plan to pipe water 2,400 km from the Congo River to refill it, moving a whole river across a continentLake Chad's water levels have significantly decreased, impacting over thirty million people. Engineers propose Transaqua, a massive canal t...
Pakistan seeks Canada's support for restoration of Indus Waters TreatyPakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar requested Canadian assistance for the Indus Water Treaty. He urged Canada to support India's imm...
Psychology says people who forget to drink water aren’t careless, they may be more distracted than thirstyForgetting to hydrate is often the result of how the brain allocates attention and manages competing demands.Fortunately, research also sho...