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Groundwater use alters Earth’s tilt, adds to sea level rise
A new study explains how sea level rise is linked to groundwater use, and the ways that pumping water have changed Earth's polar tilt.
Spain is in danger of drying out one of Europe’s main wetlands
The Doñana National Park is the most important wetland in Western Europe, covering 543 km2 of protected area.
Losses of volume in lakes worldwide highlight the need for better water management
Globally, freshwater lakes and reservoirs store 87% of the planet's water.
It’s not just Iran: Conflict over water resources is on the rise
Iran and Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Egypt, in Chile and Peru: Fights over water rights are increasing in the face of heat and drought.
UN SDGs: Global sustainability goals are in ‘deep trouble’
SDG progress is not about lines on a graph, says UN chief António Guterres. It's about climate progress and human dignity placed at risk.
UK waters are too polluted to swim in. European countries offer answers
In 2022 a House of Commons report concluded that no river in England was free from chemical contamination.