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Every day, 50,000 litres of polluted water flow from South Africa's Stiebeuel River into natural filter beds, where stones, sand and biochar clean it in 5 days, removing 99% of harmful bacteria and creating water for irrigationResearchers in South Africa are using a nature-based filtration system to treat polluted water from the Stiebeuel River in Franschhoek. At ...- Bangladesh does not want ties with India to deteriorate over Teesta: MinisterDhaka urges India to consider its interests in the Teesta water sharing agreement. Bangladesh seeks to preserve its friendly relations with...
- In 4000 BCE, a lake Mega Chad larger than all five Great Lakes covered roughly 360,000 sq km of what is now the Sahara. 6,000 years later, only a tiny fraction, well under 1%, of that ancient lake remainsThousands of years ago, a vast lake covered an enormous area of what is now the southern Sahara. Known as Palaeolake Mega-Chad, the ancient...
- El Nino causing rainfall deficit in Andhra: CM N Chandrababu NaiduThe severe El Nino phenomenon has triggered a notable shortfall in rainfall across Andhra Pradesh, raising concerns. Chief Minister Naidu h...
- Plant an ideaOne student researched extensively, while another student acted and learned through mistakes. The analytical student presented a paper, but...
- When the cloud gets thirsty: Should India make AI pay back its water debt?India's AI sector is poised to face a substantial challenge due to its increasing water demands for infrastructure, particularly as data ce...
- In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to lifeHoover Dam Construction: St. Thomas, a historic Nevada town, has reemerged as Lake Mead's water levels decline. The former Mormon settlemen...
- Cauvery water war: Karnataka bandh brings a long-running feud to the fore againIn Karnataka, protests arose after the authorities ordered the state to release Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water. Karnataka has cited it...
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...
- Karnataka cabinet reshuffle: DK Shivakumar retains Finance, check full list of ministers hereKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has kept the Finance portfolio. Madhu Bangarappa and Basavaraj Rayareddy received education ministri...
- India's monsoon to weaken over west, south in next fortnightBelow-average monsoon rainfall is expected across western and southern India. This forecast threatens newly planted cotton, soybean, and co...
- Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El NinoNear-record food inventories, improved farming technology and stronger exporters such as Brazil and Russia are expected to cushion the glob...
- In 190 years, England witnesses driest month, now Britain usually known for its unpredictable wet weather faces third drought in five yearsBritain is now experiencing a flash drought caused by a combination of very low rainfall and higher temperatures. Rivers, reservoirs, and...
- Almost three-quarters of England now in drought, UK government saysNearly three-quarters of England is now experiencing drought conditions. This severe situation stems from prolonged dry weather and higher ...
- Households in India, other Asia-Pacific regions highly vulnerable to El Nino-driven price shocks: S&PAsia-Pacific economies face rising prices and weather shocks from El Nino. Reduced rainfall and climate disruption will affect agricultural...
- JDU MP opposes renewal of Farakka Treaty with B'desh, says Bihar's 'interests must be addressed'The Janata Dal (United) party has requested the central government not renew the Farakka water-sharing treaty. This 30-year agreement with ...
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmentalCongress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant water usage for ethan...
- Climatetech startup Mitti Labs raises $9.5 million led by Aramco VenturesClimatetech startup Mitti Labs secured nine point five million dollars in funding. This capital will expand their presence across India and...
- This 13-year-old teen in Oregon has invented a device that could solve one of the biggest problems facing farmers and food securityA young student has created a device that converts air moisture into usable water. This invention offers a sustainable solution for farmers...
- How a Self-Taught Widow invented modern water storage: Harriet Williams Strong's 1890s irrigation breakthroughs saved a drought-hit California ranch and transformed dry-land farming foreverIn 1883, Harriet Williams Russell Strong was widowed, penniless, and left with four daughters on a failing California ranch. She had zero e...
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