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As half the U.S. faces drought conditions, communities are turning to an unlikely solution that was once too "yucky" to consider: recycling wastewater from toilets and sinks into clean drinking water. Now, people are willing to pay more for it if it means keeping their taps running.
As Iran faces six years of severe drought, engineers are looking to a 3,000-year-old solution that once sustained civilizations across the desert. The qanat system of underground tunnels could help cities facing water bankruptcy find relief.
Forests, wetlands, and mangroves are proving to be powerful climate fighters that cost less than high-tech solutions while creating thousands of jobs. Countries worldwide are discovering that restoring ecosystems protects communities from floods and droughts while boosting local economies.
Scientists developed a breakthrough treatment that helps soybean plants build stronger roots and survive droughts better. The innovation could protect food supplies as climate challenges grow worldwide.
A 9th century BCE dam discovered in Jerusalem reveals how ancient people beat a brutal drought. Their solution offers hope for modern cities facing water crises today.
Australia is solving its water crisis by transforming seawater into drinking water, giving drought-stricken cities a reliable supply that doesn't depend on rain. New technology is making this ocean-to-tap solution cheaper and more sustainable than ever before.
Facing severe drought across half the country, Americans are overcoming the "yuck factor" to embrace wastewater recycling that could turn sewage into safe drinking water. Cities like San Diego, once opposed to the idea, are now building plants to recycle one-third of their water supply by 2035.
Scientists are solving droughts and floods at once by capturing storm water and storing it underground. Cities from Munich to California are already using these systems to protect precious groundwater.
Scientists at San Diego's Salk Institute discovered genes that help plants survive drought, potentially protecting global food supplies. Their breakthrough could help farmers grow stable rice and wheat yields even during water shortages.
After decades of moving people away from drought-stricken land, Ethiopia is keeping families home by building thousands of small dams and water systems. Communities that once faced starvation are now growing wheat.
Hundreds of families in drought-stricken Kajiado West are receiving emergency food, water, and livestock support as Kenya's government steps up to prevent hunger. The response includes both immediate aid and long-term solutions to help communities weather future dry seasons.
Scientists worldwide are turning to biomimicry, copying nature's billion-year-old designs to fight climate change with solutions that work with ecosystems instead of against them. From termite-inspired buildings to river systems that heal themselves, these nature-based approaches are proving both effective and sustainable.
A man who refused to let polio define him just transformed water access for 64 villages in drought-stricken Maharashtra. His community-led approach saved millions and planted over 127,000 trees.
After decades of drought planning, San Diego now has so much water it's helping neighboring states survive their own shortages. The city's massive desalination plant is making interstate water sharing possible for the first time.
Namibia's capital is building Africa's most advanced water recycling system, turning wastewater into drinking water to outsmart climate change. When complete, the new plant will supply nearly half the city's water during droughts.
The Better India launches "Solved in India," a YouTube series spotlighting local communities tackling problems once thought unsolvable. Each episode reveals working solutions from across the country that could inspire nationwide change.
Mongabay, a global environmental news outlet, just created a dedicated Solutions Desk to spotlight what's actually working to save the planet. The team will rigorously investigate and share real-world conservation wins so readers can find hope and replicate success.
Regenerative farms in France lost three times less wheat during severe droughts than conventional farms, protecting enough grain to make 130 million baguettes. A groundbreaking study of over 1,200 farms proves healthier soil acts like a sponge during dry spells.
Scientists developed a breakthrough method to measure water stored in mountain snow, revealing a "creeping drought" affecting 86% of Canadians. The discovery could help millions prepare for water shortages before crisis hits.
Scientists helped five drought-stricken South African towns refill their underground water supplies using simple, affordable techniques. The method turned rain into stored groundwater that can sustain communities for years.
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