Drought in the Mekong Basin Hampers Southeast Asia Economy
One of the worst droughts in Southeast Asia in decades has lowered water levels in the Mekong River, cutting people off from the source of their livel... Drought in Philippines Forces Blackouts
Low reservoir levels have caused several hydroelectric plants to shut down or cut operations in the Southeast Asian country. ‘Superberg’ Detaches from Antarctic Glacier, Could Disrupt Ocean Currents
A giant iceberg collided with a branch of the Mertz Glacier in east Antarctica earlier this month, breaking off a 965-square-mile ‘superberg.’ Drought, Climate Change Jeopardize and Complicate Hydropower Policies Around the World
Climate change is expected to bring less precipitation and more extreme droughts to certain parts of the world, causing electricity shortages in hydro... New Protected Status for Lake Chad Highlights World Wetlands Day
Countries across the globe celebrated World Wetlands Day on February 2 by designating national preserves and vowing to protect wetlands from climate c... See all Water + Climate

Peter Gleick: The Best Argument Against Global Warming
Climate deniers have yet to produce an alternative, scientific argument that come close to explaining the evidence around the world that the climate i... Midwestern Cities Sue Chemical Company for Polluting Water Supply
A group of Midwestern communities and water districts has filed a federal lawsuit against Swiss corporation Syngenta AG and its American subsidiary Drought in the Mekong Basin Hampers Southeast Asia Economy
One of the worst droughts in Southeast Asia in decades has lowered water levels in the Mekong River, cutting people off from the source of their livel... Peter Gleick: Improving Water Infrastructure with Dam Building, but for Whose Benefit?
Part of the debate about water in the Western U.S., and California in particular, always revolves around whether, where, and how to build new dams. Af... Drought in Philippines Forces Blackouts
Low reservoir levels have caused several hydroelectric plants to shut down or cut operations in the Southeast Asian country. Video: California Farmers Can Save Water, Money
The water-scarce state can overhaul its agricultural water management by implementing clearer water targets, better economic incentives, and more dire... Peter Gleick: Farm Water Success Stories
The Pacific Institute has just released a new report, California Farm Water Success Stories, including a separate video, describing a variety of diffe... See all World Water News Stories

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Drought in Philippines Forces Blackouts

Low reservoir levels have caused several hydroelectric plants to shut down or cut operations in the Southeast Asian country.  Read More →

Video: California Farmers Can Save Water, Money

Video: the water-scarce state can overhaul its agricultural water management by implementing clearer water targets, better economic... 

California Farmers Can Save Water, Money, Says Pacific Institute Report

The water-scarce state can overhaul its agricultural water management by implementing clearer water targets, better economic incentives,... 

Clean Water Act Leaves Waterways Vulnerable to Pollution

Vague language in Clean Water Act allows thousands of nation’s largest polluters to avoid Environmental Protection Agency regulations.  Read More →

Pakistan Raises Water Issue During Diplomatic Talks with India

Pakistan argues that India’s dam-building and water diversions violate the Indus River Treaty.  Read More →

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