'Vampiric' Water Overconsumption Leading to 'Imminent' Global Crisis, UN Warns

Humanity's "lifeblood" -- water -- is increasingly at risk around the world due to "vampiric overconsumption and overdevelopment," the UN warned in a report, published hours ahead of a major summit on the issue was set to begin Wednesday.

South Africa’s ‘alien’ trees threaten water supply

 

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Lake Mead: The devastating impact of drought on America's largest reservoir | ITV News

 

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Call for fundamental shift in global water management

A new report on the global water crisis calls for a fundamental shift in the way the world manages water.

Rome mayor demands emergency measures as water rationing looms

The mayor of Rome urged the government on Friday to intervene to prevent water rationing in the drought-hit Italian capital.

Vatican fountains turned off in response to drought

The Vatican is going to turn off its 100 fountains in response to a prolonged drought following Italy's third-driest spring in about 60 years.

California governor declares end to drought emergency

One of the worst droughts in California history has officially ended, Governor Jerry Brown declared, but not before it strained the state's farm economy and threatened water supplies for millions of residents.

Vancouver struggling through historic drought

Vancouver, along with much of the province of British Columbia, is suffering a historic drought which has forced the local authorities to act to prevent local reservoirs from running dry before the end of the summer.

California Orders Large Cuts in Water Use

California has ordered some of the largest water cuts on record to help ease shortages during the current drought.

The move affects more than 100 senior water rights holders in the state's Delta, San Joaquin and Sacramento regions, including water districts that serve thousands of farmers and others.

Californians turn to Australia to learn how to fight drought

Researchers in the drought- ravaged state of California are turning to Melbourne to learn more about effective strategies to combat drought, especially water- saving techniques.