Oleksandra Shumilova was hundreds of kilometres away from her native Ukraine when, in early 2022, Russian troops invaded and destroyed a water pipeline near her hometown of Mykolaiv. For 24 days, the ...

Infinitely useful, water is often taken for granted until it’s either not there or there is too much of it. Droughts, floods or contaminated drinking water make headlines. But for most of us, filling ...

In the vast, intricately woven tapestry of existence, water stands as the lifeblood of our planet, shaping every aspect of life. This compound, though often taken for granted, is the very embodiment ...

Water is essential for life, but humanity faces complex challenges associated with increased demand, variable supply, widespread pollution, and water-related disasters. Climate change and population ...

Water covers 70% of the Earth, and it is our most essential and important ingredient to survive—for all living things. However, freshwater—what we need to drink and irrigate our farms—is only 3% of ...

In early 2018, as South Africa’s Western Cape region was in the midst of a yearslong drought that brought its reservoirs to historically low levels, residents of Cape Town and its surroundings began ...

Advances in water resource management and treatment systems have become critical in addressing global challenges related to water scarcity, infrastructure resilience, and environmental sustainability.

The global nuclear energy sector is experiencing a renaissance with increased interest and expansion plans, but faces the challenge of high water consumption for reactor cooling. Debates surround the ...

Manzoor Qadir receives institutional funding from the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. Vladimir Smakhtin receives institutional funding from the Government of Canada through Global ...

Water is indispensable for all forms of life on Earth, as it plays a vital role in maintaining biological processes, supporting ecosystems, and contributing to human well-being. Additionally, water ...

Section 1. Policy. For weeks, residents of the Los Angeles area have watched raging fires consume their homes, belongings, beloved pets, and childhood memories. Almost immediately, firefighters were ...

If you’re passionate about water resources, consider adding on UW’s innovative, interdisciplinary master’s degree in water resources. As a UW student, you’ll learn from leaders in various fields — ...