The planet has endured massive freshwater losses over the past two decades due to the combined effects of climate change, overconsumption and drought, a new study has found. Arid land areas are ...

Fresh water is becoming one of the world’s most critical resources as rivers, lakes, and groundwater sources shrink. A closer look at global data shows that one country holds a far larger share of the ...

Earth’s continents have experienced unprecedented freshwater loss since 2002, driven by climate change, unsustainable groundwater use and extreme droughts. A new Arizona State University-led study ...