New science about the fate of freshwater ecosystems released today by the journal Sustainability finds that only 17 percent of rivers globally are both free-flowing and within protected areas, leaving many of these highly-threatened systems—and the species that rely on them —at risk.
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As Jakarta Grows, So Do the Water Issues
Sinking land, rising seas, and rainfall-driven floods pose big problems for Indonesia’s largest city.
Prehistoric Megafloods Smaller Than Assumed
Mighty floods have carved out deep canyons on Earth. New research suggests this may have required less power than previously thought. Collecting such data, however, may be demanding.
A Low-Cost Solution to Remove Arsenic From Drinking Water
Engineers at the University of Missouri have designed a low-cost water filter that can remove arsenic from household drinking water and provide peace of mind for millions of people who are at risk of drinking arsenic-contaminated water around the world.
Study Finds 6⁰C Cooling on Land during the Last Ice Age, With Implications about Future Global Warming
Research indicates that high climate sensitivity is "not good news" for future global warming estimates.
Backyard Chickens, Rabbits, Soybeans Can Meet Household Protein Demand
In 2020, stores sold out of garden seed, coops and rabbit cages. Now, we have an idea how much protein people can grow in their backyards.