Drought and extreme heat in the UK are severely impacting crops like lettuce, broccoli, peas, and carrots, leading to halved yields, significant price increases, and increased reliance on imports from Spain and Holland. Supermarkets warn of threats to Britain's food security.
A federal proposal from the US Bureau of Reclamation mandates that Arizona, California, and Nevada reduce their Colorado River water usage by up to 3 million acre-feet annually through 2036 to address dwindling resources. This aims to stave off a crisis in the beleaguered waterway, impacting agriculture, cities, and tribes.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirms third fatality from catastrophic floods, with over 500 rescues, widespread damage, and areas inaccessible due to high waters.
Israel is threatening to seize ancient Solomon's Pools near Bethlehem, escalating its campaign for West Bank land and historical narrative control. This move, pushed by hardline ministers, challenges the 1995 Oslo Accord and sparks Palestinian outrage.
Heavy rains caused a reservoir dam in Hengzhou, Guangxi, China to breach on Monday, forcing the evacuation of hundreds. Two sections of the Liulan Reservoir dam collapsed, creating a 50-meter gap and sending a torrent of water downstream.
Heavy rains in southern China caused floodwaters to breach the Liulan Reservoir dam in Guangxi, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of residents. Two sections of the dam collapsed, creating a 50-meter gap and flooding downstream areas.
Great Britain's energy regulator has provisionally approved three new major hydropower projects, the first in over 40 years, to be built in Scotland. These projects, alongside other energy storage solutions, aim to reduce reliance on energy imports and volatile fossil fuel markets.
Facing water scarcity due to climate change, Ladakh villages are adopting Automated Ice Reservoirs (AIR), a tech-enhanced system that creates artificial glaciers to ensure spring irrigation, offering new hope to farmers.
New research offers a framework to predict powerful turbidity currents, which can damage underwater infrastructure. Findings could aid in managing reservoirs and protecting cables.
Russia's population is generally supplied with underground water, but distribution is uneven, with several regions facing shortages due to natural factors and permafrost. Large cities rely on surface water, and the government funds exploration for water-deficient areas.
While oil and gas remain on the geopolitical front line, dams and their adjacent reservoirs can alleviate the bloc's energy dependence.
