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Ohio State-Led Study Projects Intensifying Droughts and Rainfall Extremes Across North America
Researchers from The Ohio State University, led by former Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center member Kyungmin Sung, now a research fellow at the Korea Environment Institute, have conducted a…
The Interconnected Challenges of Forests, Water, and Livelihoods in the Lesser Himalayas
The Madi River, flowing through west-central Nepal, is a typical rain-fed river originating within the Lesser Himalayas. The Himalayan mountain chain and the Tibetan Plateau form one of the world'…
Innovative Reactive Barriers Tested to Combat Nitrate Pollution in Long Island
In a promising development from the shores of Long Island, New York, researchers have introduced a novel approach to curb the flow of nitrate into the Atlantic Ocean, addressing a long-standing…
Disappearing Springs and Their Ripple Effects on Ecosystems
Globally, springs, vital conduits that bring groundwater to the surface, are vanishing due to relentless development and severe drought. These springs support uniquely specialized species and play…
Will Global Water Scarcity Increase in the Coming Decades?
Access to clean water is a fundamental human necessity, yet it remains out of reach for a significant portion of the global population. Recent research led by Edward Jones, a hydrology and water…
Pennsylvania Wastewater Could Be a Game Changer for U.S. Lithium Supply
A recent study published in Nature's Scientific Reports titled "Estimates of lithium mass yields from produced water sourced from the Devonian-aged Marcellus Shale" suggests that wastewater from…
The Future of Global Groundwater Extraction: Anticipating Peak and Decline
Recently, a pivotal study titled "Global Peak Water Limit of Future Groundwater Withdrawals" was published in Nature Sustainability. This research, conducted using an integrated model of the human…
Ohio State Works to Advance Global Water Access in Honduras
In a concerted effort to support the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and tackle one of the 14 Grand Challenges in Engineering outlined by the National Academy for Engineering, a…
Redefining the Natural Water Towers: The Overlooked Lifelines of Africa
Africa faces significant challenges related to water scarcity, with its vast population having access to a fraction of the world's freshwater resources. Despite this, the continent is home to…