Environment commissioner Jessika Roswall says bloc must urgently address water shortages affecting business
A drought-hit province provides glimpses of the planet’s next phase
Cost of supply cuts threatens to dwarf economic damage caused by country’s years of power blackouts
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As concerns mount about pollutants such as PFAS, the market for remediation is poised for rapid growth
Pressure rises on agriculture and industry to reduce pollution and cut its share of use from 59%
Cox chief expects needs to rise at 10-15% rate a year as company seeks to raise €300mn on Madrid Stock Exchange
Threat of drought and water shortages is pushing UK utility to make contingency arrangements
As an artificial lake on the Iberian peninsula attracts more businesses, it has become a victim of its own success
Greek, Italian and Spanish islands rely on rationing, tankers and desalination as global warming and tourists sap reserves
Usage has increased by almost two-thirds since 2019 in the world’s largest concentration of computing infrastructure
Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water also sanctioned by regulator
Bills are rising across the country and the UK’s biggest water company is in special measures
Could one man’s subterranean solution more than a century ago inspire a modern-day model for coping with extreme heat?
From contaminants to consumption, these young companies incorporate protection of a vital resource
Process of turning salt water into drinkable water is unlikely to be the answer to the bulk of the global water crisis
Threat of another dry summer increases struggles over swimming pools and scarce resources
The Earth’s supply of freshwater is under increasing pressure from economic development, population growth and climate change. This report looks at the emerging challenges, and the technologies and policies that will be required to overcome them
Making seawater drinkable is energy-intensive and polluting. Lots of companies think they can do better
Population growth and industrialisation are compounding the problem, but there is no shortage of solutions
Start-ups looking to serve a thirsty planet may find it easier to raise funds as droughts make headlines
Drinks companies are looking beyond their factory walls to focus on suppliers, ecosystems and local communities
The country’s storage and supply network is underdeveloped, but simple solutions can bring big benefits
Higher leakage rates in London than in Phnom Penh underscore a long-running policy argument
Parts of the country’s biggest city have been without running water for almost two weeks amid a heatwave
