The Republican effort to rid the federal government of initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion is expanding to ...

Attacking the virtue and validity of research science is nothing new in certain corners of American culture. A century ago, ...

Brine is generally defined as water with a salt concentration higher than 50 parts per thousand, though some brines can be several times saltier Average salinity of the world’s oceans is roughly 35 ...

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Even though the country is growing, U.S. water withdrawals dropped to the lowest level since before 1970 with steep declines for municipal and electric power sectors, according to a U.S. Geological ...

When it comes to acknowledging society’s impact on climate, environment, and human security, water is the next frontier for comprehensive accounting and adaptation strategies — for industry, ...

Iran is on the fast track to severe water scarcity. The semi-arid country faces an onslaught of threats to its water supply, including climate change, population growth, mass migration, political ...

Blocking research funds challenges president’s promise of a “proud, prosperous, and free” nation.

PORT EDWARD, South Africa — On the evening of March 22, as lights blinked on in this seaside town by the Indian Ocean, a white sedan with blue lights fixed to the roof arrived in front of Sikhosiphi ...

The 3S rivers — Sekong, Sesan, and Srepok — are vital to the economic and environmental well-being of the entire Mekong basin. Just like the mainstem Mekong, they are under assault from a litany of ...

Global climate change and water scarcity are setting the stage for an increase in Great Lakes water diversion proposals. The Great Lakes Compact governs water allocation and requires approval by all 8 ...

Water, or lack thereof, is often at the frontlines of conflict. By documenting water conflict across history, Dr. Peter Gleick, chief scientist and president emeritus of the Pacific Institute, ...