Water
In Mexico, a house that returns to the well
Years of abnormally low rainfall, higher-than-normal temperatures and aging infrastructure have led to a dangerously low water supply for Mexico City. The issue isn't a new one for the Mexican capital - in 2014, it was ranked as the third most water-stressed of more than 150 of the planet's largest cities.
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An invisible force surrounding Earth may be creating water on the moon
How does water make it to the moon? – This is the billion-dollar question
John Kerry: Greece’s record is incredible – Thank you for your leadership
The former US Secretary of State, speaking at the 9th “Our Ocean Conference,” congratulated the Greek Prime Minister for his initiatives of protecting the marine ecosystems
Weather: How the bad weather 'express' will move - The areas to be on alert from tomorrow at noon
Stormy weather and strong winds until Saturday - Risk of flooding in certain geographical areas
Greenpeace stepping up campaign for free drinking water
Greenpeace Greece is stepping up a campaign to petition local authorities across the country to repair and/or install fountains and taps that will provide the public with free, clean drinking water.
Tourism hub grapples with water crisis ahead of tourist season
A scientist has warned that the water level in the dams of Bodrum, a touristic district in the western province of Muğla, reached an alarming capacity of 16% due to rainfall shortages and rising temperatures.
March 22 World Water Day: ‘Water for Peace’ Initiatives Across Bulgaria
As we celebrate World Water Day on March 22, the focus is on the urgent need for everyone to work together to solve water and sanitation problems around the globe. Organized by the UN Mechanism on Access to Water, this yearly event brings together tens of thousands of people worldwide to spread awareness and take action against water-related challenges.
Greece must bolster flood defences and reduce water-guzzling crops, experts say
Greece needs to make space for river flow and boost defenses in the Thessaly Plain, a key breadbasket, to prevent a repeat of last year's devastating floods, experts have advised the government.
The Mediterranean country has been buffeted by floods and wildfires in recent years, raising concerns about its ability to defend against climate change-related weather events.
Water shortage to pose risk to food supply: Report
Türkiye is faced with the danger of losing some 20 percent of its water resources by 2030, which will pose a significant risk to its food supply, according to a study by the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry.
The report studied how climate change would affect the country's underground and surface water resources by 2100.
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Dutch experts back river diversion for Thessaly
Dutch post-disaster advisers support the idea of diverting River Acheloos in Epirus as "the most sustainable solution" to alleviate the water scarcity problem that is threatening agricultural production in the Thessaly region of central Greece.
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