Search results for water conservation

Ecology Jun 27, 2025

Systems-based approach examines six major water conservation strategies for agriculture

Water is at the heart of agriculture. Every stage of the food-growing process depends on having reliable access to water. However, water levels are declining in many rivers and aquifers that function as key resources for ...

Earth Sciences Jun 25, 2025

How restoring river catchments can minimize drought and flood risks

As Britain's first heat wave of 2025 hits with temperatures climbing above 30°C, Yorkshire has joined the northwest in official drought status.

Environment Jun 20, 2025

Colorado River water market could help fish and farmers alike

A market-based approach to managing water in the Colorado River basin could provide more reliable supplies for farmers, communities, and industry amid ongoing drought and excess demand. The right market design and a little ...

Ecology Jun 19, 2025

Kayakers and paddleboarders are disturbing marine mammals around Scotland's coasts

Kayakers and paddleboarders enjoying Scotland's coastlines may be unknowingly disturbing marine mammals, according to new research highlighting the growing pressures faced by whales, dolphins and seals in Scottish waters.

Environment Jun 18, 2025

Mauritius is facing a water crisis: Harvesting water from its rivers with ten reservoirs can help

Mauritius's water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. Rainfall levels have decreased by 8% over the last 10 years.

Plants & Animals Jun 9, 2025

Protected Antarctic oceanic life threatened by ships anchoring, underwater videos show

Ships operate in every ocean, and even the most remote waters aren't off-limits. When they anchor, they leave behind a footprint. Anchoring cannot only disrupt marine life but may also damage undersea cables or pipelines, ...

Plants & Animals Jun 2, 2025

Historic village water tanks provide a lifeline for amphibians

In the quiet mountain villages of northern Portugal, centuries-old stone water tanks and irrigation channels may now be serving a surprising new purpose.

Ecology Jun 2, 2025

New guide explores how cemeteries can conserve local flora

University of Maine researchers have released a guide on how to promote the natural beauty of cemeteries statewide while conserving the local flora that populate them.

Ecology May 29, 2025

New AI tool aids caribou conservation in a changing Arctic

Artificial intelligence sea ice forecasting systems could help predict and protect the migration routes of endangered caribou in the Canadian Arctic, according to a new study. The research, led by British Antarctic Survey ...

Earth Sciences May 27, 2025

Home water-use app improves water conservation

A UC Riverside-led study has found that a smartphone app that tracks household water use and alerts users to leaks or excessive consumption offers a promising tool for helping California water agencies meet state-mandated ...

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