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Turning Tides: Can Desalination Quench the World's Thirst?
As climate change accelerates and populations swell, the global demand for freshwater has reached unprecedented levels. Traditional sources—rivers, lakes, and aquifers—are under increasing strain. Amid this crisis, desalination is emerging as a key technological solution, transforming seawater into a life-sustaining resource.
Tech’s Thirst for Change: How Apple and Other Industry Giants Are Reimagining Water Stewardship
In a world facing rising water scarcity and unpredictable hydrological cycles, it is not just agriculture or heavy industry feeling the pressure—technology companies, too, are waking up to their role in the global water balance.
Building on Water: Can the UK Balance Housing Growth with Flood Resilience?
In Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, residents are still reeling from the aftermath of a flood that tore through their community in September 2023. Torrents of water surged down streets, damaging homes, driveways, and infrastructure
The Bottled Illusion: Coca-Cola's Greenwashing Under the Microscope
Coca-Cola, one of the world's most recognisable brands, has long positioned itself as an industry leader in sustainability. However, recent developments have spotlighted troubling inconsistencies and outright greenwashing in its environmental practices, sparking concern among regulators, environmental groups, and consumers.
Under Pressure: The Fight to Save Britain's Rare Chalk Streams
Britain’s chalk streams are among the world’s rarest and most cherished habitats. With only about 200 globally, England proudly hosts around 85% of them. Characterised by crystal-clear waters, gentle currents, and stable temperatures, chalk streams such as the River Test, Itchen, and Avon are renowned for their unique biodiversity, aesthetic beauty, and cultural importance
From Desert to Dales: What the UK Can Learn from Saudi Arabia’s Water Conservation Revolution
Water scarcity is a pressing global issue; innovative community-led initiatives are emerging worldwide to address this challenge. One such initiative is Saudi Arabia's comprehensive approach to water conservation, which offers valuable lessons for the UK.