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8. January 2020

No More Fear of Rain as Improved Water Storage Stopped Floods in Kenya

In Kenya, along the Tana River, the improvement of water storage capacity in upstream areas had an unexpected bonus: less flooding and landslides travelling downstream.

Environment

Environment Poland

28. December 2019

“Dry Man of Europe”s Plan to Save Water – Before It’s Too Late

Poland has one of the worst rates of water scarcity in Europe, affecting both land and people. But the nation is on a mission to improve water availability and make sure taps keep flowing.

Environment

Environment Kenya

27. December 2019

“Intelligent” Solar Pumps Give Farmers Just as Much Water as They Really Need

Climate change means inconsistent rainfall for Africa’s majority-rainfed agriculture. But new high-tech solar pumps are helping make use of every drop of water to prevent freshwater reservoirs from drying out.

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19. November 2019

12% decrease since 2000 in global share of people still defecating outdoors, after UN’ call to action.

Environment

Environment UAE

19. November 2019

Dubai Rules: Drink Free Tap Water in Restaurants, Don’t Use Plastic Bottles

New measures to cut down single-use plastic water bottles in Dubai is taking effect in 2020: restaurants will be advised to offer free tap water, and landlords will be responsible for ensuring their tanks are well-maintained.

Technology

Technology

10. October 2019

New Tech Tool Helps Farmers Control Water Levels in Kenyan River

An international research organization has developed a digital tool that helps the community in Ilula, Kenya save the Mara River from drying out.

Environment

21. September 2019

Ninth Graders Predict Weather for Village, Help Farmers with Data

School children in the water-scarce village of Kothapally, India, help create weather forecasts for farmers using a data station brought in by scientists, to make growing crops more productive and sustainable.

Society

15. September 2019

Water Women Make Community Happier With Two Hours a Day

A group of around 600 women from over 200 villages in central India have gathered together as the “Jal Sahelis” – water women friends – to restore the water infrastructure in the conservative region of Bundelkhand.

Society

9. September 2019

From Beer to Blue Jeans: Big Companies Finally Start Saving Water

Businesses have been prioritizing innovative ways to sustainably and wisely conserve, use and reuse water, especially in areas where water supply is limited.

Environment

5. July 2019

India tackles its Sanitation Problem at 63,000 Bowls a Day

The country with the largest population on earth is solving one of its biggest yet least talked about problems at an increasing pace: by providing millions of toilets for its people.