Facts About World Water Problems
Water is one of the most important resources on Earth. It is the most vital substance for human life. Without water, we would be nothing but dust. Water scarcity is the largest global risk in terms of its potential consequences. Here…
Leaving No One Behind – Solutions for Providing Water to All
March 22, World Water Day! It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. The World Water Day campaign aims to inspire action to tackle the water problem globally. It highlights the importance of our water and advocates for…
10 Major Environmental Concerns in China
It is well-known that China has achieved a great success in economic growth during past two decades. However, rapid economic growth and industrialization, coupled with population growth and lax environmental oversight, have dramatically depleted the country’s natural resources and caused many…
Under-recognized Water Challenges in an Urbanizing World
Water has become a challenge of global dimensions, especially in the fast-growing urban areas, which is an under-recognized issue for many citizens, a recent study published in Science by a research team from Switzerland and Netherlands pointed out. Usually, attention…
Two-Thirds of the World Population Facing Severe Water Scarcity
With a steadily increasing demand, freshwater scarcity is increasingly perceived as a threat to sustainable development of human society. Nowadays, around four billion people, i.e., two-thirds of the global population, live under conditions of severe water scarcity at least 1 month…
Global Surface Water Increased but Water Quality Remains a Concern
According to a recent study published in Nature, almost 90,000 km2 of surface water, roughly equivalent to that of Lake Superior, have disappeared altogether and an additional total of 72,000 km2 have transitioned from a permanent state to a seasonal state over the past three…