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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The pivotal role of the plastics industry in preserving water resources

The Greek Plastics Industry Association emphasizes the crucial contributions of plastics in reducing drinking water losses and providing safe water access during World Water Day.

Mar 23 • 08:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Official in Florida: DeSantis Signed Two Environmental Protection Laws That Come into Effect in July

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two laws aimed at environmental protection, focusing on coastal resilience and water resource management.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

World Water Day: CSOs urge FG to prioritise women in resources management

Civil society groups in Nigeria are calling for the Federal Government to prioritize women's involvement in water governance as part of addressing the country's water crisis, coinciding with World Water Day's focus on gender and water access.

Mar 23 • 02:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

World Water Day: Pilgrimage in the Negro and Solimões rivers mobilizes society for preservation in Manaus

The third edition of the Water Pilgrimage in Manaus raised awareness about the preservation of water resources in the Amazon, coinciding with World Water Day.

Mar 22 • 20:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Great success for the 'Water Marathon'. In Rome the 31st edition of the Acea Run Rome The Marathon

The 31st Acea Run Rome The Marathon, celebrating water resources, was a significant success with Kenyan runners winning in both categories.

Mar 22 • 18:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Texas: it became the sixth state to gain federal authority, but opened a debate about the state of water

Texas has gained federal authority for underground carbon storage projects, becoming the sixth state to do so, which has sparked a debate regarding water allocation and environmental impacts.

Mar 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Swimming Tips Online: Crawling on the Sofa

The article humorously discusses learning the crawl swimming technique from home via online resources, emphasizing the difference between theoretical knowledge and practical application in water.

Mar 19 • 05:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Lake Malawi Surges to Multi-Year High As Authorities Open Liwonde Floodgates to Avert Disaster

Lake Malawi has hit its highest water level in years, prompting authorities to open floodgates to prevent flooding in surrounding communities.

Mar 18 • 09:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand if the Cearan farmer who found possible oil while drilling a well can profit from the discovery

A farmer in Ceará, Brazil, may potentially profit from a recent discovery of a substance resembling oil while digging for water on his property.

Mar 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

These 3 Lifelines of Pakistan... If Afghanistan Cuts Them Off, Water and Resources Might Cease!

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan could severely impact Pakistan's economy if Afghanistan cuts off key energy and trade lifelines.

Mar 17 • 06:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Saudi Arabia wants to plant 10 billion trees in the desert to mitigate climate change, but experts warn that the plan could require water, a resource that the region lacks

Saudi Arabia's ambitious plan to plant 10 billion trees in its desert aims to combat climate change, though experts caution about the water resources needed for such an initiative.

Mar 16 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rainier Summer in 15 Years Benefits Water Sources in Piracicaba but Affects Sugarcane Producers: 'Saturated Soil'

The heavy rain this summer in Piracicaba, the highest in 15 years, has replenished water resources but poses challenges for local sugarcane farmers due to saturated soil conditions.

Mar 14 • 21:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I don't want wealth, I want money to survive,' says farmer who found possible oil in Ceará

'I don't want wealth, I want money to survive,' says farmer who found possible oil in Ceará.

Mar 13 • 17:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The 'Water Marathon' Returns: Acea is the sponsor of the 31st edition of the 'Acea Run Rome The Marathon'

The 31st edition of the 'Acea Run Rome The Marathon' is set to take place on March 22, coinciding with World Water Day, emphasizing the connection between water resources and sports.

Mar 13 • 16:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Power Line in Wetterau: Learning Link Planners

The northern Wetterau region will not be crossed by the controversial high-voltage power line Rhein-Main-Link, bringing relief to local residents and protecting vital water resources and farmland.

Mar 12 • 13:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

At the Senate, the event 'Water Resource in Italy and Africa', the Mattei Plan and Sogesid's Commitment

An event at the Italian Senate focused on the importance of water resources in Italy and Africa, emphasizing the Mattei Plan's role in fostering cooperation.

Mar 11 • 11:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Not just oil, now the fight in the Middle East has reached drinking water, see how

The ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran has escalated to a critical level, threatening both oil and water resources in the region.

Mar 10 • 12:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New Zealand planted pines thinking it was simply reforestation, but created an invasive species that reduces water in river basins: the country now spends millions to control wild conifers

New Zealand's efforts to plant pines for reforestation have inadvertently led to the emergence of invasive wild conifers, prompting the government to allocate millions in resources for their control.

Mar 10 • 00:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

"We would then speak of a massive displacement of population": Water, a crucial issue in the war in the Middle East

The conflict in the Middle East escalates over water resources as Bahrain accuses Iran of targeting a desalination plant amid ongoing military exchanges.

Mar 9 • 18:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Water as a weapon. The war with Iran shifts the boundaries

The article discusses how the ongoing conflict with Iran is reshaping geopolitical dynamics, particularly in the context of water resources.

Mar 9 • 15:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Attacks from Iran: Is a War over Water Threatening in the Middle East?

The article discusses the potential for conflict in the Middle East over water resources, particularly in the Gulf region, amid tensions involving Iran.

Mar 9 • 14:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The most dangerous front in the war? Drinking water - Why desalination plants are being targeted

The conflict in the Middle East has escalated to involve drinking water resources, with a drone attack causing damage to a desalination plant in Bahrain, amidst ongoing strikes on critical energy installations.

Mar 8 • 17:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

“The Real Strategic Resource of the Middle East”: What Lies Behind the Alarm from the CIA

The CIA warns that the most crucial resource in the Middle East is not oil or gas, but rather freshwater, which poses significant national security challenges in a predominantly arid region.

Mar 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Public Prosecutor's Office of the National Court files a lawsuit against the Ministry for Ecological Transition over illegal wells in Doñana

The National Court's Public Prosecutor's Office has filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of the Environment to address illegal wells draining vital aquifers in Doñana.

Mar 6 • 22:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Largest lot included in the project to save BRB is in an environmental area with over 100 springs; entities see risk

Environmentalists in Brazil warn against a legislative proposal that includes a valuable lot in a protected area crucial for water resources, potentially threatening over 100 mapped springs.

Mar 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It's time to really take care of water resources in Poland

A panel discussion highlighted the importance of managing water resources in Poland amid concerns of future shortages and varying water quality.

Mar 3 • 19:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano water commissioner resigns

Commissioner for Water Resources in Kano State, Umar Doguwa, resigns and is appreciated by Governor Abba Yusuf for his service.

Mar 3 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Possible oil well in the hinterland, ANP delay and search for water: see timeline

The family of farmer Sidrônio Moreira has been waiting over a year for a response from the ANP following the discovery of a possible oil well in Ceará.

Mar 3 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cities in Piauí may register up to 125 mm of rain per day; see alert throughout the state

Some cities in Piauí, Brazil, are expected to receive up to 125 millimeters of rain per day, according to forecasts from the State Department of Environment and Water Resources.

Mar 2 • 16:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

How the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Became an Open Book from Space?

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam's water capacity can now be monitored transparently from space using satellite imagery, highlighting the need for cooperation between Nile Basin countries.

Mar 2 • 13:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

If oil is confirmed, farmer who drilled well in Ceará will not be able to sell the fuel; understand

A farmer in Ceará, Brazil, discovered a liquid that may be oil while drilling for water, but he will not have the rights to sell any confirmed oil found on his property.

Mar 2 • 07:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Funceme issues warning of risk for intense rains in Ceará; check affected cities

The Cearense Foundation of Meteorology and Water Resources (Funceme) has issued a warning for the possibility of intense rains in southern Ceará impacting 75 cities, including Fortaleza.

Mar 1 • 14:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: African Development Bank Group and Rwanda Water Resources Board Launch Flood-Adaptation Project in Rwanda

The African Development Bank and Rwanda have initiated a flood adaptation project to enhance community resilience in western Rwanda with a $9 million grant.

Feb 27 • 13:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Photo] 'Senators, please do not defecate in the water'

Argentina's glacier protection law has sparked controversy after passing the Senate, with environmental groups protesting against the regulatory relaxations that threaten water resources.

Feb 27 • 05:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Glaciers, mining, and water resources: the keys to the modification being discussed in the Senate

The Argentine Senate is set to vote on a modification of the Glacier Protection Law, driven by government claims that it hinders key industries like mining.

Feb 26 • 18:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Water Resistance - A Challenge That Will Change Business

The article discusses the critical importance of stable water resources for various industries in Poland, highlighting the consequences of water scarcity and excess on the economy and sectors like agriculture and chemicals.

Feb 26 • 12:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

ANP investigates possible oil find by farmer drilling for water

The National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) is opening an administrative process to investigate a potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte, Ceará, made by a farmer drilling for water.

Feb 26 • 07:03 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

High avalanche danger in several places - warns against travel in avalanche terrain

Norway's water resources and energy directorate has issued a red danger level warning for high avalanche risks in several regions, advising the public to avoid avalanche-prone areas.

Feb 26 • 06:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Femarh suspends burning calendar for 15 days after increase in hotspots in Roraima

The State Foundation for Environment and Water Resources in Roraima has suspended its burning calendar for 15 days due to an increase in heat hotspots.

Feb 25 • 19:14 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

NVE warns: Expects great avalanche danger over large parts of Southern Norway

The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) has issued a red warning for significant avalanche danger in various regions of Southern Norway including Jotunheimen, Indre Sogn, Indre Fjordane, Voss, and Hardanger.

Feb 24 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pataxó Canal: 30 years after its inauguration, RN plans nearly R$ 10 million for recovery work

The government of Rio Grande do Norte has announced plans to invest R$ 9.8 million in the recovery of the Pataxó Canal, marking the first major intervention in its 30-year history.

Feb 22 • 17:08 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Lake Mornos: How much have the rains helped, what do the experts say

The situation in Lake Mornos has improved following recent rains, though its size still remains below normal levels.

Feb 22 • 06:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Closure of swimming pools due to herring season

Swimming pools in Akranes have been closed to conserve water resources during an unusually long drought and upcoming herring season.

Feb 20 • 14:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 50 cities in Piauí show decrease in rainfall compared to January 2025

Fifty-five cities in Piauí have recorded a decrease in average rainfall for January 2026 compared to January 2025, according to the state's Secretary of Environment and Water Resources.

Feb 19 • 13:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tank built at a cost of 6.5 million starts leaking as soon as water is filled

A water storage tank in Uttar Pradesh, built at a cost of 6.5 million rupees, started leaking shortly after its completion, raising concerns about the integrity of government water projects.

Feb 17 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

This is the delicate maneuver of emptying a dam: 'The golden rule is not to release more than flows in'

Cádiz is now releasing water from its reservoirs to ensure their integrity after a year of heavy rainfall.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: African Union Summit Opens, As Continent Faces Conflict and Climate Extremes

The 2026 African Union Summit is opening in Addis Ababa, addressing significant challenges including conflict, climate extremes, and water resource management.

Feb 14 • 22:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Standing water and garbage increase disease risk after rains in Amapá; see how to protect yourself

Recent heavy rains in Amapá have heightened the risk of disease outbreaks, prompting health officials to advise preventive measures and mobilize resources.

Feb 14 • 11:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The 'Stop Bélénos' Collective Challenges a Mining Exploration Permit Granted by Bercy in Western France

The 'Stop Bélénos' collective is contesting a mining exploration permit granted by Bercy, citing potential harm to local water resources in 18 municipalities.

Feb 11 • 10:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Conagua closes two illegal wells in BCS; 120 water trucks were extracted daily

The National Water Commission (Conagua) temporarily closed two illegal water extraction sites in Baja California Sur that were siphoning off 120 water trucks daily.

Feb 10 • 17:46 UTC

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