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Scientists in the UAE are firing lasers at clouds to create rainfall without chemicals, potentially solving water shortages in dry regions worldwide. Field trials of the breakthrough technology begin soon after successful lab tests.
A company fighting western droughts just increased snowfall by charging the air with electricity instead of spraying chemicals into clouds. The breakthrough could help millions facing water shortages without the health concerns of traditional cloud seeding.
After years of water shortages, Sekondi-Takoradi will see its water supply jump from 6 to 22 million gallons daily when a major plant upgrade finishes this spring. The project is 98% complete and will finally meet the growing city's needs.
A new solar energy system does the work of three power plants in one, turning desert sunlight into electricity, drinking water, and green hydrogen. The breakthrough could help cities fight climate change while solving water shortages.
Communities in India turned rooftops, check dams, and forgotten ponds into water solutions that raised groundwater levels within two years. Their methods cost less than emergency supplies and can work anywhere.
After last year's severe water shortage, Bengaluru's water board is placing mini tanks in neighborhoods and sending engineers into the field to prevent another summer crisis. The proactive plan prioritizes free access to drinking water for residents in high-risk areas.
A massive 2.3-kilometer aqueduct in Rajasthan will soon bring drinking and irrigation water to 17 districts facing scarcity, benefiting 32.5 million people. The engineering marvel is the centerpiece of an $11 billion project designed to solve water shortages until 2051.
A groundbreaking UC Irvine study reveals California doesn't have a water shortage at all. The state's real crisis is getting existing water supplies to thousands of disconnected residents.
After months of negotiations, the US and Mexico have updated an 80-year-old water treaty to guarantee steady annual water deliveries instead of a five-year cycle. The change promises relief for Texas farmers who previously faced water shortages in early cycle years.
Rwanda's Prime Minister rolled up his sleeves alongside hundreds of residents to rebuild a critical 19-kilometer road that connects drought-affected farmers to vital markets. The hands-on leadership moment came with a promise of continued government support for communities struggling with water shortages.
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.
Britain's Royal Horticultural Society is investing in rainwater capture and smart water management across its five famous gardens to prepare for increasingly dry summers. The charity is also teaching 34 million home gardeners how to protect their own plots from water shortages.
Community leaders in Kibra, Kenya are taking water access into their own hands, meeting with city officials to end the neighborhood's chronic water shortage. Residents have spent years relying on expensive private water vendors.
Scientists created a device that turns seawater into clean drinking water using only sunlight, producing over 4 liters per hour. The breakthrough could bring fresh water to millions living in remote areas without electricity.
Rwandan farmers who once walked four hours to find water for their livestock will soon have seven new dams delivering water to 1.4 million people. The multipurpose projects will irrigate 50,000 hectares, generate hydropower, and end water shortages across six districts.