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Most of the world’s lakes in an unstable state, finds study

Most of the world’s lakes, a critical source of drinking water, are in an unstable state, a new research study

Seawater will infiltrate underground freshwater supplies in about three of every four coastal areas around the world by the year

There has been a sharp rise in conflicts over water resources during recent years across the world, including events like

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Such events will continue to have detrimental impacts

There remains a significant gap between spending needs and actual spending in the water sector globally even after nine years

The concentration of microplastics in drinking water across several parts of the world is much higher than expected, a new

The world is on the verge of an unparalleled water disaster. The bleak picture of the future is a result

A major new assessment report has again warned of changes to the glaciers, snow and permafrost of the Hindu Kush

More than half of the large freshwater lakes across the world experienced a decline in storage over a three-decade period

Rivers are one of the most dynamic components of the water cycle on Earth’s surface. They play a significant role