All the latest news and research about water supply and drainage infrastructure
In the heart of China’s Loess Plateau, where water is scarce and arable land is a precious commodity, researchers are finding innovative ways to boost crop yields and water productivity. A recent study led by Jinwen Pang from the College of Water Res
China’s Loess Plateau: Mulching and Intercropping Boost Dryland Farming Read More »
In the heart of China’s arid regions, a critical question looms over the sustainability of artificial wetlands: how do the trees thrive, and what does this mean for water resources? A recent study led by Yani Gun from the College of Geography and Env
China’s Artificial Wetlands: Willow Trees’ Thirst Reveals Water Management Challenges Read More »
In the depths of the Earth, where resources are abundant but challenging to access, a critical bottleneck has emerged: understanding the stresses that govern these subterranean realms. A recent study published in *Dizhi lixue xuebao* (translated as *
Deep Stress Tech Breakthroughs to Revolutionize Energy Storage Read More »
In the face of climate change, farmers worldwide are grappling with the challenge of maintaining food production levels. In Northwestern Ethiopia, a region where wheat is a staple crop, the Ethiopian government has been encouraging farmers to adopt i
Ethiopia’s Wheat Farmers Embrace Irrigation Amid Climate Change Read More »
In the quest to transform wastewater from a mere pollutant into a valuable resource, a groundbreaking study led by Ria Ranjan Srivastava from the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) is shed
Transforming Wastewater: India’s Blueprint for Circular Economy Success Read More »
In the heart of China’s Yangtze River basin, a critical study is shedding light on the pressing need for equitable water resource allocation between urban and rural areas. The research, led by Huaiguang He from the Hunan Institute of Water Resources
China’s Dongting Lake Faces Urbanization-Driven Water Quality Crisis Read More »
In the remote hamlet of Tangsijaya, nestled in the hills of Gunung Halu, a quiet revolution is taking place, one that could ripple through the micro-hydro power sector and beyond. Researchers, led by Tiara Verita Yastica from Telkom University, have
Tangsijaya’s IoT-Powered Micro-Hydro Revolution Read More »
In the sun-drenched landscapes of rural Ethiopia, a quiet revolution is brewing, one that could reshape both the agricultural and energy sectors. Researchers, led by Marc Jeuland from Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy and Duke Global
Solar Mini-Grids Spark Ethiopian Agricultural and Energy Revolution Read More »
In the heart of India’s semi-arid Mahendragarh district, a pressing issue lurks beneath the surface: the quality of groundwater, a vital resource for drinking and agriculture. A recent study published in the journal ‘Cleaner Water’ (translated as ‘Cl
India’s Groundwater Crisis: Salinity Threatens Mahendragarh’s Vital Resource Read More »
In the heart of Burkina Faso, a critical issue threatens the lifeblood of rural communities and agricultural resilience: the sedimentation of small reservoirs. A recent study led by Adama Ilboudo from the Department of Earth Sciences at the Universit
Burkina Faso’s Sediment Crisis: Saving Rural Reservoirs from Silent Decline Read More »
