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31 Jul 2025

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New findings from studying over two decades of satellite observations reveal that Earth’s continents have experienced unprecedented freshwater loss since 2002, driven by climate change, unsustainable groundwater use and extreme droughts. The study, led by Arizona State University and published in Science Advances, highlights the emergence of four continental-scale “mega-drying” regions, all located in the northern hemisphere, […]

31 Jul 2025

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A new report released by the Convention on Wetlands warns that wetlands—ecosystems that provide water, food, livelihoods, and climate protection—are disappearing at an alarming rate. If current trends continue, up to 20% of the world’s remaining wetlands could vanish by 2050, putting an estimated $39 trillion in global benefits at risk.   Photo: Nick Fewings […]

31 Jul 2025

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The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) is to conclude its investigation into the regulation of combined sewer overflows after securing significant progress in tackling the issues it has raised. Through its investigation the OEP found that there have been failures to comply with environmental law by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), […]

24 Jul 2025

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A new scheme is being trialled in south Wales with the aim of recycling an extra 200 tonnes of farm plastics to reduce farm plastic pollution in rivers. The Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Four Rivers for LIFE project is working with Agriculture Plastics Environment (APE), Birch Farm Plastics and Afonydd Cymru to increase the collection […]

24 Jul 2025

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Following the announcement by the UK environment secretary of plans to scrap Ofwat and create a single regulator, reaction from across the water sector and stakeholders has been widespread. A landmark review into the industry –  led by Sir Jon Cunliffe – concluded that Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority for England and Wales, should […]

24 Jul 2025

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In an analysis of the best available Earth systems models, researchers found that by the turn of the next century, 850 million people will feel the effects of declining runoff from the world’s major rivers. That is more than three times the number estimated by previous analysis of Earth system models, says Puja Das, a post-doctoral […]

24 Jul 2025

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Chinese authorities have begun constructing what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam. Chinese Premier Li Qiang presided over a ceremony marking the start of construction on the Yarlung Tsangpo river on Saturday, according to local media.   Photo: NASA   The river flows through the Tibetan plateau. The project has attracted criticism for its […]

17 Jul 2025

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With a growing number of UK regions facing drought conditions, new research from the University of Surrey shows that helping households use less water means first understanding their everyday habits – and getting the public onboard attempts to change those habits. A collaboration between Surrey academics and more than 100 professionals across the water sector has […]