The Effects of Climate Change on Groundwater: An Out-Of-Sight Crisis
Both groundwater quantity and quality are being affected by extended periods of droughts and floods caused by extreme weather events. We urgently need more research, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy to better understand the situation and take action. It is well known climate
How COVID-19 Threatens People Living in Poverty in India
Water touches everything and this pandemic is no exception. Safe water and improved sanitation at home are more than a convenience. They can save lives. There are significant ramifications on the health and survival of households particularly in impoverished communities
When Race Determines Access to Clean Water in the U.S.
For the majority of Americans, having access to filtered, clean and reliable water is ordinary. However, a new report published by non-profit groups DigDeep and the US Water Alliance, titled “Closing the Water Access Gap in the United States: A
Education Is Critical for Success in Sustainable Development Goal 6
The 2018 Sustainable Development Goals Report from the UN Secretary-General highlights the challenges of reaching Sustainable Development Goal 6: “Too many people still lack access to safely managed water supplies and sanitation facilities. Water scarcity, flooding and lack of proper wastewater
Thanks, Mom, for the Gift of Water
In nearly 100 countries around the world, the second Sunday in May marks the day we celebrate and thank moms. Some mothers will get flowers, many will open cards and others will receive phone calls. In fact, more calls are
Small Loans for Safe Water: Unleashing Women’s Power
Imagine spending half your salary to purchase water — water for drinking, cooking and bathing. Juleha, a 37-year-old woman from a coastal town in Indonesia, did more than imagine it. She lived it. Juleha paid up to half her earnings