Water Scarcity

UN warns Earth has entered ‘water bankruptcy’ as rivers and aquifers run dry

A new UN report warns the world is spending its water “savings” faster than nature can replace them, raising fears of shortages, unrest and collapsing rivers unless urgent action follows.

Astronomers spot carbon-heavy disk around young star, challenging planet formation models

Conventional models predict water vapour in a disk’s inner regions, as icy pebbles drift inward and vaporise. But Webb’s MIRI instrument revealed a strong carbon dioxide signal instead.

Melting glaciers could trigger hundreds of dormant volcanoes and spark a wave of explosions across the globe, says study

Since the 1970s, scientists have suggested that disappearing ice might release pressure in Earth's crust. As gases and magma expand, the chance of eruption rises.

How can India tide itself over the water crisis?

Moody’s recent report should put the Centre and the states in a mission mode to find ways to address the problem of water scarcity

Bengaluru water crisis: 8 solutions to tackle water scarcity in Indian cities

Bengaluru water problem: From rainwater harvesting to nature-based solutions and wastewater treatment, examine various approaches to promote sustainable water management practices.

6 Indian cities that could face a water shortage in the near future

Water scarcity is a pressing issue affecting numerous cities across India, with projections indicating that the situation will only worsen in the coming years.

6 factors that have contributed to Bengaluru’s water crisis

Bangalore water crisis: The reasons why there's an acute shortage of water in Bangalore range from rapid urbanisation and climate change to environmental degradation and political inertia.

3 big issues we hope someone is worrying about

One of the biggest questions that looms over world politics is what happens to Afghanistan after 2014 when international involvement, especially American military presence, reduces significantly.

Pawar to begin his tour of 4 drought-affected states today

Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar will on Wednesday begin his 3-day tour of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat and Rajasthan - the country's four worst drought-affected states.

Will water scarcity increase tensions across Asia?

Governments across the underdeveloped regions of the world are already facing the threat of water wars. We believe 2012 will be the year the world starts looking for solutions to its aqua problems.