There’s plenty to learn in modern Peru from the designers of ancient water-saving methods, scientists are finding. Our forebears could even keep the capital’s taps running through the summer heat.

Kabul could become the first modern city to run out of water by 2030, according to a report published by the nonprofit Mercy ...

The Afghan capital, home to nearly six million people, may see its aquifers run dry by 2030 if urgent action is not taken.

Kabul is facing a severe water crisis, potentially becoming the first modern city to completely run out of water. Groundwater extraction far exceeds natural replenishment, with aquifers projected ...

Cape Town water crisis shows vast gap between rich and poor South Africans. ... Cape Town is about to run out of water.] In modern history, no city in the developed world has ever run out of water.

New research suggests ancient Earth was a water world, with little to no land in sight. And that could have major implications for the origin and evolution of life. While modern Earth’s surface ...

Water conservation, efficiency, and reuse are important components of a more modern paradigm. ... The Great Lakes hold approximately 20% of the world's fresh water supply.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A new map of Earth's groundwater supply shows where on the planet water is locked up and ...

The ancient city of Babylon is a World Heritage Site, but it faces threats old and new. As some of its walls crumble, preservationists are fighting to preserve the past. By Jane Arraf BABYLON ...