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New research shows some economies are growing without draining more water resources, offering a blueprint for sustainable development. Scientists identify promising pathways that could help the world break free from the old pattern of economic growth requiring more water consumption.
A major river restoration initiative in India could get new life after political support emerges for the stalled Cauvery rejuvenation plan. The project already has federal backing and billions in funding waiting to flow.
Data centers in Texas are solving water worries with cooling systems that use less water than a backyard swimming pool. The innovation comes as the state faces its worst drought since 2023.
A billion tiny insects are winning the battle against water hyacinth that has plagued South Africa's Hartbeespoort Dam for 60 years. The plant hoppers are turning the once-thriving invasive species brown and sinking.
A massive rotating arm now waters three acres of farmland in Punjab without a single farmhand, marking a major step forward for water-starved regions facing severe labor shortages. The technology could transform how India grows food while preserving its vanishing groundwater.
Over 290 volunteers have cleaned up nearly three tons of trash from Wilson's waterways since 2023, and the city's calling for more helpers this April. Registration is now open for the spring cleanup event that's made a visible difference across seven local sites.
A high school student in India created an app that tells farmers exactly when to water crops, ending years of costly guesswork. Her invention combines soil sensors and weather data to save water, fuel, and stress.
A young Iranian scientist who was jailed for trying to fix his country's water crisis just won the "Nobel Prize of Water" for his groundbreaking work helping the world solve freshwater problems. His research shows how communities can restore their water systems before it's too late.
Workers installing an elevator in Uruguay's historic Cabildo Museum uncovered a hidden water source that may solve mysteries about how colonial Montevideo survived sieges. The 18th-century discovery is rewriting the city's early history.
Farmers in rural Odisha transformed barren land into year-round productive farms by capturing rainwater that used to run off and disappear. Simple techniques and community effort helped families earn up to Rs 80,000 more annually.
A 90-year-old grandmother who remembers when Mexico City's chinampas canals ran clear just helped organize an international summit to save them. After 60 years of fighting, Abuela Amalia is leading a groundbreaking effort to give the ancient waterways legal rights as a living entity.
In temperatures hitting 55°C, the Indian Army restored ancient water ponds buried under Rajasthan's desert sand, bringing life back to dying villages and endangered species. The simple act of conservation created a cascade of hope across one of India's harshest landscapes.
A historic waterway in India that was choked with plastic and garbage has been transformed into a thriving mangrove forest. The restoration brings clean water, fish, and flood protection to millions.
A dilapidated 4.2-acre pond in Ujjain got a second life when an IAS officer rallied 125 volunteers to restore it without using a single rupee of government funds. The historic Yam Talaiya now holds more water than ever and serves farmers and a centuries-old temple.
Scientists discovered fresh water bubbling up beneath Utah's Great Salt Lake, one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth. The hidden reservoir could extend two miles deep and help address toxic dust problems threatening nearby communities.
Researchers discovered a huge freshwater reservoir beneath Utah's Great Salt Lake that could help restore dried-up portions of the shrinking lake bed. The underground water spans at least 10 square miles and reaches 2.5 miles deep in some areas.
Scientists discovered a vast freshwater reservoir hidden deep beneath Utah's shrinking Great Salt Lake, offering new hope for tackling toxic dust pollution. The breakthrough could protect communities while reshaping how we search for water in desert regions worldwide.
A remote mountain village in India transformed from severe water scarcity to complete self-sufficiency, earning praise from Prime Minister Modi. Nearly every home in Vanghmun now harvests rainwater.
The United Arab Emirates just opened the world's largest indoor vertical farm, proving that innovative technology can help grow food anywhere. Despite being mostly desert with extreme water scarcity, the UAE is becoming a global leader in agricultural innovation.
Farmers worldwide are adopting smart irrigation and planting techniques that slash water use while boosting harvests. These seven practical methods prove sustainable farming can protect both crops and our planet's precious water supply.
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