Access to water is a crisis for the powerless
Fair access to water is an issue for millions of people in India. Who controls access and how this is governed needs fixing
Bengaluru water crisis: BWSSB announces 20% water cut to bulk consumers; identifies areas bearing the brunt
Companies, hospitals, crematoria & graveyards, schools, railways and airport to take a hit
UN Groundwater Summit 2022 to help raise awareness on aquifer protection, sustainable use
Key takeaways will be presented at UN 2023 Water Conference in New York in March 2023
Iran cuts water supply to Tehran amid ‘historic shortage’
Many other countries in the region are facing acute water crisis
Distress looms over water-starved Chennai
People of other parts of Tamil Nadu — home to about 67 million people — have also been hurt
Kenya fights drought with sand dams, other water conservation ideas
Kenyans are using traditional water conservation methods to ensure water security and grow crops
Spectre of Day Zero: How South Africa is revising its water strategy
Focus on water demand, innovative innovative and sustainable technological options
Bengaluru only needs urgent institutional makeover of its water utilities
The Silicon Valley of India is facing a groundwater crisis
As told to Parliament (December 6, 2021): Cases of environment-related offences almost doubled in 2020
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Climate change in Africa: 39% business affected by floods over the last year, shows survey
Drought second-most reported physical climate event, with agricultural companies worst hit
Groundwater management: The visible crisis of an invisible resource
Water table declined in pockets of 6 major cities by more than 4 metres over the years
Third side of a coin!
We must not manifest prejudices against societies with primitive technology, without understanding their challenges completely
Bengaluru water crisis: Is the southern metropolis heading towards Day Zero?
City founded by Kempe Gowda following same pattern as Cape Town in 2018
Economic Survey 2019-20: Agriculture growth stagnant in last 6 years
Document emphasises sustainable agricultural practices to support farmers and avert water crisis
Water crisis set to hit energy production, says study
In future, when human society will need more energy for day to day activities, water crisis is going to hit energy production, claims a study …
Gaza Strip shortages now include food, water and electricity
Over US $100 million worth of aid is blocked because of a 10-month delay in Israeli clearance, says a news report quoting UN statement
Water, Africa’s Gold: How poverty exacerbated Nigeria’s acute water crisis
Lack of clear government funding led to avoidable deaths from water-borne diseases like cholera
Micro-irrigation: The way ahead for sustainable agriculture
In the age of climate change and water scarcity, micro-irrigation can help increase crop yield and decrease water, fertiliser and labour …
COVID-19 outbreak: More hand washing can increase India's water woes
Family of five would need 100 to 200 litres of water per day only to wash hands
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 3, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal
As told to Parliament: Over 1,000 groundwater units in India over-exploited
Water every other day: Bengaluru is drying up & destruction of lakes is the reason
City is now dependent on Krishna Raja Sagara reservoir, which received only 75% of its usual inflow last due to poor rainfall in River Cauvery …
Delhi government to set up Rs 10.3 crore water recycling plant in Bawana
At present, Bawana water treatment plant lacks a recycling plant leading to acute wastage of water
Water shortage deepens in West Asia and North Africa
Around 1.2 billion people, almost one-fifth of the world's population, live in areas of physical scarcity of water, says UN
UN sustainable development goals: Countries need bottom-up approach, urgent actions to meet targets
‘It is high time countries took urgent, extraordinary actions towards a just & inclusive recovery’