Spanish Basque Country, grasslands were found to supply the greatest amount of river water, followed by native woodlands, with exotic woodland plantations providing the least. Researchers also call for more comprehensive analyses of ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration and biodiversity, to inform land-use policy.

The impact that national energy sectors have on international freshwater resources has been demonstrated in the first global study of its kind. The analysis of 129 countries showed differences between countries and sectors in their reliance on international freshwater resources. For example, although the petroleum industries of North America and China are similar in magnitude, the North American industry consumes three times as much international freshwater. Demands from economically developed countries on less economically developed countries, which may have pre-existing water-scarcity issues, compound these problems and complicate the creation of policies that ensure both water and energy security.

Algal (cyanobacterial) blooms are a major threat to marine and freshwater ecosystems, as well as to human health. This study investigated a way to reduce numbers of harmful cyanobacteria using freshwater crustaceans. Data from a large Swedish lake show that this approach can be effective but is best used alongside other methods, such as nutrient reduction.

Biodiversity is declining in freshwater ecosystems across the globe, a new study has shown. The researchers created a mathematical model, called GLOBIO- aquatic, which builds a picture of the threats to the biodiversity of rivers, lakes and wetlands that are posed by a variety of human activities. The most crucial of these are land-use changes, nutrient and chemical pollution, and disturbances to the water cycle — which could be from infrastructure such as dams, or from climate change. The authors hope that the model will help policymakers identify regions which are most at risk from these pressures.

The fragmentation of brown trout (Salmo trutta) habitat indirectly affects the threatened freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera), a new study has shown. Dams and weirs, which affect the migration of the fish, also have a knock-on effect on the mussels, because they rely on brown trout during the larval stage of their lives.

Almost a quarter of the world’s non-polar land surface experiences light pollution, and there is concern that this adversely affects illuminated ecosystems. Currently there is a global move from yellow sodium lighting to white LED lighting, which emits different wavelengths of light. A recent study found that LED artificial light at night (ALAN) reduced the biomass of periphyton by 62% in a freshwater drainage ditch in Westhavelland Nature Park, Brandenburg, Germany.

New research has indicated that, at its current levels in the environment, a commonly used antibiotic (chlortetracycline) is toxic to freshwater bacteria. Moreover, when combined with four other antibiotics, the collective effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.

The health of almost half of all European freshwaters is at risk from organic chemical pollution, finds new research. The study, a continental-scale risk assessment of the potential effects of toxic organic chemicals on freshwater ecosystems, based its conclusions on data for over 200 pollutants measured at 4000 monitoring sites across Europe.

The risk of eutrophication as a result of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution in Europe’s freshwaters fell by 22% in lakes and by 38% in rivers between 1985 and 2011, new research has shown. The researchers analysed data across 88 European river basins using a new statistical approach which could be used to help identify factors which increase eutrophication risks.

To assess the risk posed by metals in the aquatic environment, Biotic Ligand Models (BLMs) were developed, and are now considered suitable for use in regulatory risk assessments. This study reviews the advantages of BLMs and BLM-based software tools, providing examples from across the EU, and offers recommendations for their widespread implementation.

Mercury levels in bream (Abramis brama) collected from six European sampling sites from 2007 to 2013 exceeded the Water Framework Directive’s safety limit for fish in all but one site in 2012, a new study discovers. The findings suggest greater efforts need to be made to prevent mercury pollution.

Restaurants and cafes are closed to sit-down customers so food services across the Sydney are getting creative, offering you an easier way to do-it-yourself from the comfort of your own home.

The ancient Nordic rivals still have plenty to fight about, as seen in a Twitter war this week, but now they use wit instead of weapons.

How healthy are all those cranberries you’ll be eating during the holiday season? You’ll like the answer.

Fresh water. The planet has only so much to meet the needs of a growing world population. And global warming throws more uncertainty into the mix.

Vermont's Mount Stratton hosted a festival dedicated to yoga, meditation and overall mindfulness.

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has snapped new images of Pluto — the first taken by the probe during its six-month approach to the dwarf planet.

Is getting shiny kitchen and bathroom fixtures really as easy as rubbing a fresh lemon on them? Our food blogger finds out.

Untreated, unfiltered water is a pricey new trend that many are buying into — even though "raw" water could really cause you some harm.

Second Helpings Atlanta provides a bridge between fresh, perishable food and the people who need it most.

ColdLife organics grows its own food, keeps it cold, and delivers it to your door.

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

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

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

Kavita Shukla has created a way to keep many other fruits and vegetables fresh two to four times longer with an organic product.

BrightFarms cuts out the middle man and grows local produce at the store.

Judges and mentors Anthony Bourdain and Nigella Lawson talk about new food competition 'The Taste'.

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.

Developers behind the 104-acre sustainable project in Belize promise to consider all concerns ahead of construction in 2017.

Thought-provoking documentary weaves together stunning imagery with enlightening interviews to show how connected we are to our planet.

Forget the big plastic jug of cloying pre-made mix. Fresh sour mix is easy to make and it's versatile, too.

Silk fibroin is a naturally derived material, and when used to coat produce, it's a promising way to prolong its freshness and reduce food waste.

The fresh food movement isn't just for people anymore. You can make fresh, healthy homemade food for your pets, too. Here's what you need to know.

Turn the abundance of ripe, flavorful, seasonal tomatoes into the unexpected – cocktails fresh from the garden.

How one U.S. businessman is using his startup to bring clean water and hope to drought-stricken Kenyan communities.

Video shows two people skating on freshly frozen ice in Alaska, and one of them has a special reason to savor the adventure.

Fresh eggs last from two hours to a year, depending on where you buy them and how you store them.

Microplastics in fresh water are primarily laundry lint that comes from washing machines, and they end up in your drinking glass.

An award-winning MIT team has created a portable, solar-powered desalination system that could provide freshwater in remote locations.

The retailer will give vertical farming a go at several locations.

A rundown of the many questions that arise when a recipe calls for fresh breadcrumbs, like do you use soft fresh bread or let it get stale first?

The broker, now called Somerset Bridge, is set to launch another appeal against the £60,000 data fine.

Exclusive: CEO Jacquie Boast has restructured the business with Fresh CEO Mike Wall exiting and 75 staff leaving the business as she seeks to position Vantage for growth.

The Night Time Industries Association has been advised members have a “good case” against Hiscox as barrister warns “insurers will never be forgiven” for response to Covid-19.

Cyber liability has been added to the cover alongside a number of additional features.

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