Storage & Renewable

In the vast, sun-scorched expanse of southern Tunisia, date palm oases have long been a lifeline for local economies—a delicate balance of tradition, technology, and sheer endurance. For decades, these oases thrived by tapping into deep, fossil aquif

Measuring evaporation from lakes and reservoirs isn’t just an academic exercise—it’s a critical factor in managing water resources, especially for industries like energy that rely on predictable water availability. A new study published in *Water Res

In the heart of central India, where the Deccan Traps’ ancient basaltic rocks stretch across the landscape, a quiet crisis is unfolding. Groundwater, the lifeblood of communities and agriculture in Dhar District, Madhya Pradesh, is under mounting pre

In the semi-arid stretches of Western Kazakhstan, where the land bakes under relentless sun and water is a precious resource, Meyramgul Mussina and her team at the Zhangir Khan West Kazakhstan Agrarian and Technical University have uncovered findings

Patricia Spellman and her team at the University of South Florida have uncovered a critical flaw in how we measure freshwater recharge on carbonate islands—those porous limestone formations that cradle entire island communities like The Bahamas. Thei

In the arid landscapes of Northwest China, where water is scarcer than gold, a paradox is unfolding. Chang Lu, a researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Water Engineering Ecology and Environment in Arid Area at Inner Mongolia Agricultural Universit

For decades, the Zambezi River Basin (ZRB) has been the lifeblood of southern Africa, powering economies through hydropower, irrigating vast agricultural lands, and sustaining ecosystems critical to millions. But as climate patterns shift and demand

Meiling Zheng’s team has just shown how a more precise way of calibrating hydrological models can unlock sharper insights into the water cycle—work that could ripple across the energy sector’s water-stressed operations.

Working in the Shaxi River Ba

In the semi-arid expanses of China’s Mu Us Sandyland, where wind-sculpted dunes meet sparse vegetation, a quiet but consequential battle is unfolding—not just between sand and soil, but between restoration and water. Yangbin Huang, a researcher at Ts

In the shadow of towering spoil heaps and the rhythmic hum of ventilation shafts, China’s coal mining industry faces a paradox: it must shed its reputation as an environmental laggard while still powering the nation’s growth. A new study by Jianyu LI