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New solar device pulls water from desert air

With only the sun for energy, it can collect 3 liters of water a day.



  • Research & Innovations

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Vatican turns off iconic fountains in sign of water-saving solidarity

With Italy facing severe drought conditions, the Vatican has turned off its iconic fountains for the first time in living memory to help save water.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Cape Town *may* not run out of water after all

It all depends on the upcoming rainy season and residents maintaining water conservation restrictions.



  • Climate & Weather

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No mirage: Amazing new water harvester turns air into fresh water, even in the desert

Spongy water harvester prototype that uses only sunlight was tested successfully in the Arizona desert.



  • Research & Innovations

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Tucson to resurrect river with recycled water

The Santa Cruz River, nearly dry for almost a century, may soon flow once more through downtown Tucson.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A huge amount of water is sinking through the planet's tectonic fault lines

A perplexing amount of the planet's water slips deep into Earth's interior at some tectonic boundaries, a new study has found. But where does it go?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Freshwater sources around the world are in unprecedented decline

Our landlocked water is drying up, and the oceans are rising.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Groundwater is an 'environmental time bomb'

Scientists report that it could take 100 years for the world's groundwater supplies to respond to climate change, potentially leaving populations without water.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Huge freshwater aquifer found under the ocean

The aquifer is hundreds of feet under the seabed, spans 200 miles along the U.S. East Coast, and hints at similar deposits elsewhere.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Eat out this World Water Week

Give a boost to your local economy while supporting clean water access around the world. All you have to do is eat out — and drink tap water — at a restaura



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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After 14 months without tourists, Kauai's North Shore tests the waters again

The Hawaiian island has reopened its northern coast to tourists, but with new restrictions meant to protect local communities and wildlife.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Mold and water damage remediation

Mold and water go hand-in-hand, so learn how to find mold and prevent it.




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Why do people water their pianos?

What does it mean to water a piano? What your boss was referring to as “watering your piano” is actually a phrase used to explain the presence of a piano hu




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EPA WaterSense program steps outside

The EPA unrolls WaterSense labeling for irrigation controllers, the first outdoor product eligible for certification in a program that previously focused only o



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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The Clean Water Act turns 40

America's landmark water law will be 40 years old this fall. But amid old legal doubts and new environmental dangers, it may be facing a midlife crisis.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Craft Brewers get behind clean water

Clean water means a better environment, but it also means better beer. Breweries are joining with the NRDC to defend the Clean Water Act.




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5 cheap ways to save 1,000 gallons of water

Water is humanity's most valuable resource. Want to green your usage? These ideas cost next to nothing and can each save 1,000 gallons a year.




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How small-scale farmers are growing more rice with less water and fewer chemicals

SRI, the system of rice intensification, has taken agribusiness giants by surprise with its record-breaking harvests across the globe.




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Clean drinking water in Africa may be a barrel spin away

Engineering students tackle two problems with one clever project — how to transport water and purify it at the same time.




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Ancient life on Mars would've needed more than just water to survive

Ancient Mars featured flowing rivers and sizable lakes — but that doesn't mean the Red Planet definitely could have supported life.




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Curiosity rover drills into Mars rock, finds water

NASA's Curiosity rover is continuing to help scientists piece together the mystery of how Mars lost its surface water over the course of billions of years.




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Why NASA can't examine Martian water

Space law prevents rovers from contaminating H2O on Mars.




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Water ice might exist along Mars' equator, and scientists don't know how it got there

Finding water ice could change everything we thought we knew about the red planet, and make colonization feasible.




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NASA study throws cold water on idea of terraforming Mars

An in-depth study into the resources and tech needed to turn Mars into Earth finds we're not quite there yet.




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'Body of Proof' bans water bottles, goes solar

ABC drama returns for its third season.



  • Arts & Culture

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Radha Mitchell on solar, saving water and 'Red Widow'

The actress, who follows a mostly vegetarian diet, stars in her first American TV show, 'Red Widow.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Thirst Project Gala honors Pauley Perrette, raises $200,000 to end water crisis

Actress helped create wells in third-world countries.



  • Arts & Culture

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Bottled water has New Zealanders up in arms

New Zealand residents are not happy that their pristine water may be exported for bottled water. The company that wants to export it doesn't want it to go to wa




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TVA finds arsenic in drinking water

Officials are warning people near the Tennessee coal ash spill to stop drinking well water after finding high levels of arsenic.




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10 U.S. cities with freshwater appeal

Many city dwellers leave urban areas to visit lakes and rivers, but these cities are ideal for people who don't want to travel far to swim, paddle or surf.




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Amazing river map shows U.S. awash in waterways

Using public data from the U.S. government, a software engineer has made a stunning map of every river in the Lower 48 states.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How long does a water molecule stay in a river?

A water molecule's "residence time" in a given system can help us understand how pollution moves through water and help protect this valuable natural resource.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Underwater drone spies 'incredible' shark nursery off the coast of Ireland

A drone has found a vast catshark nursery on the seafloor west of Ireland, say scientists with the SeaRover survey.




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Butt-breathing turtle that can stay underwater for 72 hours is endangered

The Mary River turtle, recognized for its algae-induced punk rock appearance and ability to breathe through its rear is endangered.




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App turns citizens into smartphone-wielding wardens of water conservation

The EveryDrop LA app makes it easier for ordinary Los Angelenos to identify and report sources of wasted water in their communities.




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Thursday food 'nooooo:' Organic bottled water

Is organic bottled water "eco-chic?" I don't think so!




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The biggest water hogs in Beverly Hills have been outed

Say it ain't so, Amy Poehler.




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World's longest underwater electric cable to connect Iceland and Europe

Giant cable will allow Iceland to share its vast geothermal and volcanic energy resources with mainland Europe.




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Video: Water Changes Everything

A new video from charity: water offers hope for the 1 billion people who don't have easy access to clean water. Actress Kristen Bell narrates this well-done vid




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GIFs imagine Miami, Boston under 25 feet of seawater

Let these disaster movie-esque GIFs of four major cities being swallowed up by rising sea levels serve as your motivation to help combat climate change.



  • Climate & Weather

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All the world's water, in a single drop

Take a look at what the world's water supply would look like as a single drop - and find out what your family can do to protect it.



  • Research & Innovations

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Should you be refilling that plastic water bottle?

It may sound like a good idea for the environment, but refilling a plastic water bottle may not be a good idea.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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'Watermelon snow' speeds Arctic melting

Scientists have found that a red-colored algae blooming on glaciers and ice reduces albedo and leads to more warmth on the already-melting ice.



  • Climate & Weather

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Irish teen wins Google Science Fair with project to remove microplastics from water

Irish teen Fionn Ferreira won the 2019 Google Science Fair for removing microplastics from water.



  • Research & Innovations

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Ford Motor Company sets water reduction goal

Ford Motor Company plans to use 30% less water per vehicle by 2015.




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BRIGHTER LIVING: Gray water

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Learn how to easily recycle water in your house.




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BRIGHTER LIVING: Conserving water indoors

Brighter Living with Jill Cordes: Save water around the house with very little effort.




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Artist completes awe-inspiring underwater reef

"The Silent Evolution" by Jason deCaires Taylor is 400 permanent sculptures in Mexican waters.




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Take a deep dive into these underwater photos

The best underwater images from the Natural History Museum's annual wildlife photographer competition make up 'Unforgettable Underwater Photography.'



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Not a shocker: Watermelon Oreo cookies don't contain watermelon

The Oreo summer flavor sold exclusively at Target is not a substitute for a serving of fruit.