Water
Bangladesh’s reaction to Mamata’s stance on water sharing
One letter, many questions. Bangladesh is shocked by the statement that has come up in this letter! West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written this letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. There is nothing wrong in writing letters, in…
Creating a hydrogel that removes microplastics from water
A breakthrough in the fight against pollution. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science in India have developed a sustainable hydrogel that removes microplastics from water by binding them and breaking them down under ultraviolet light. This hydrogel consists of…
China’s water diversion project benefits 68 million people in first decade
The first phase of the eastern route of China’s South-to-North Water Diversion Project has benefited more than 68 million people in the eastern province Shandong in its decade-long operation, said the China South-to-North Water Diversion Co., Ltd. on Wednesday. The…
‘The Overwhelming Majority of Disasters Are Water Related’: WMO Report Finds Human Activity Disrupting Water Cycle
According to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the planet’s hydrological cycle is “spinning out of balance” due to human activity and climate change. Extreme rainfall and droughts, seemingly two opposites on a spectrum of extreme weather, are bringing unprecedented and frequent damage…
The U.S. tries to control the aquatic resources of sovereign countries
In our world, countries have always fought and continue to fight for the right to control and use natural resources. Recently, oil with its unexplored reserves joined the competition. Most people are convinced that oil is the most valuable resource…
Appeal to municipalities. The universal right to water adrift: denied, forgotten and abandoned
In memory of Alvaro Arzivu, environmentalist and water defender, assassinated on 13 June 2023 in Tlamanalco, Mexico. No surprises On 28 July 2023, there will be no surprises. No representative, no institution from the dominant Western world will refer to…
Water for human consumption is above its industrial uses
Water for human consumption is above any industrial or business use, warn a group of experts from the United Nations regarding the crisis facing Uruguay. Sixty percent of Uruguay’s population faces a shortage of drinking water and Uruguayan health authorities…
Where Are the World’s Water Stresses?
Around the world, significant issues are negatively impacting water security. While the situation appears dire, cooperation initiatives show some signs of relief. By John P. Ruehl In May 2023, the Arizona Department of Water Resources imposed restrictions on the construction…
Defending the right to water in Tunisia: between governmental latency and individual initiative
On the 29th of April, the country registered extremely high temperatures standing at 34 degrees Celsius in the capital Tunis, even reaching 38 degrees in the southern parts of the country, a notable surge of 14 degrees more than the…
The citizens revolt against water grabbing in France.
The case of water retention basins The “water battle”, which took place in Sainte-Soline from 25 to 27 March, was a turning point in the history of the ecological and social movement in France, particularly in terms of the disproportionate…
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