As our world population skyrockets, the question of whether we'll have enough water to support the agriculture needed to feed the world is a huge one. A recent study has some good news! According to …
Does Irrigation Mask Climate Change?
We know irrigation works- meaning, we know that we can turn a desert into farmland. But how much do we know about the side effects? A new report from two New York researchers entitled Irrigation and …
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The First Nation to Run out of Water? Yemen
War-torn Yemen is set to be the first country in the world to completely run out of water. War and strife are caused by shortages, and Yemen has been no exception to that rule. As the nation has …
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Water Index: Quantifying Water Investments
Water is fast becoming a hot topic for every part of society, and in the coming decade, water will require new perspectives, more comprehensive information and innovative action. The World Resources …
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Water Footprinting, Water Labeling and Water Stewardship
If you live in the U.S., your Water Footprint is about 2,480 cubic meters/ year. In China? 700 cubic meters/person/year. In the UK? 1,245. In the coming years, water scarcity will become a greater …
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