EurekAlert!: Reconsidering the future of seawater desalination in China: Proposal of constructing short-cut water cycle in coastal areas
Reconsidering the future of seawater desalination in China: Proposal of constructing short-cut water cycle in coastal areas
Water-efficient technologies could save vast amounts of water globally each year, cutting the energy and carbon required to pump, heat, treat and move it.
The world faces a global water cycle off-balance, affecting lives, livelihoods and undermining economic prosperity. 2026 will be an important year for freshwater and ocean ecosystems, culminating in December's UN Water Conference. At the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos a blue thread will connect a host of events and announcements, highlighting the vital role of water ecosystems ...
The Conversation: What is the global water cycle and how is it amplifying climate disasters?
What is the global water cycle and how is it amplifying climate disasters?
Access to freshwater is changing rapidly, with water stress affecting billions of people and countless businesses each year. Droughts and floods are becoming more frequent and severe, water pollution continues to rise and, without urgent action, we will soon reach a tipping point. This report outlines key pathways to strengthen water resilience, through private sector and multi-stakeholder ...
How the Global Future Council on Energy Nexus is shaping integrated solutions to manage the energy, food and water nexus in a resource-constrained world.
Water is not only a victim of climate impacts but it is also a critical enabler for renewable energy, food security and industry. The 2026 UN Water Conference will be a pivotal implementation moment, focusing on mobilizing action and placing water on the global agenda. Four urgent priorities must shape the agenda for water around a shared framework, scaleable investment, basin-level ...