Violence over water is on the rise, reached a record last year
In Algeria, water shortages left faucets dry, prompting protesters to riot and set tires ablaze. In Gaza, as…
The Startups Producing Drinkable Water from Air
Blistering suns, endless dunes and almost no water. This is the imagined world on the planet Tatooine in…
Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent — are its cities ready for climate change?
A new Eurocities Pulse survey has found that climate threats are intensifying faster than the European local capacity…
Iran Is on the Brink of “Water Bankruptcy”
Decades of mismanagement compounded by prolonged drought have pushed Iran to the brink of what experts call water…
Dry Grass: Research Project Explores the Effect of Multi-Year Drought on Grasslands
Newswise — As a dry spell stretches from months to years, grasslands can adapt — to a point.…
Peatlands’ ‘Huge Reservoir’ of Carbon at Risk of Release
This story by Caitlin Hayes is shared jointly with the Cornell Chronicle newsroom. Study co-author Joel E. Kostka…
But Its Drought Is Worsening
29 July 2025- Amir Kabir Dam, one of Tehran’s main water reservoirs, is seen during a worsening drought,…
Greece announces €2.5 billion plan to tackle drought and secure water supply
Greece has just launched €2.5 billion worth of projects to implement its water management plan and tackle the…
Can Europe’s farmers save the water cycle?
Published on 29/10/2025 – 15:00 GMT+1 •Updated 16:07 Europeans collectively withdraw around 200 billion cubic metres of freshwater…
How flash droughts driven by climate change sparked record wildfires in Spain
Published on 29/08/2025 – 9:52 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Flash droughts are rapidly becoming one of the most dangerous weather…
13 Years Without Rain. How Drought May Have Toppled the Maya
New cave evidence shows the Maya endured a devastating 13-year drought, helping explain why their once-thriving cities fell…