Ancient stepwells brought back to life as India begins to run out of water

#climatechange #waterscarcity

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/feb/26/ancient-stepwells-brought-back-india-run-out-water-day-zero

Scotland's Water Use: Balancing Heavy Rains with Future Scarcity

Why does Scotland face water shortages in summer even with lots of rain? Learn about high usage, industry needs, and tree impacts.

#ScotlandWater, #WaterScarcity, #WhiskyIndustry, #WaterConservation, #UKWater

https://newsletter.tf/scotland-high-water-use-summer-scarcity-despite-rain/

Scotland uses about 165 litres of water per person daily, which is more than the UK average. This high usage is a key reason for summer water scarcity worries.

#ScotlandWater, #WaterScarcity, #WhiskyIndustry, #WaterConservation, #UKWater

https://newsletter.tf/scotland-high-water-use-summer-scarcity-despite-rain/

Central Asia and the Global Water Crisis: A Test of Governance and Cooperation

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/central-asia-and-the-global-water-crisis-a-test-of-governance-and-cooperation/

Since with or without #datacenters we are unwilling to stop #fossilburning all together, I give it 5-10 years - and I'm being hugely optimistic here - when all this global-data-crunching-internet-monstrosity will implode and take down our whole system with it, simply because the #extremeweather #disasters will deplete financial resources, and #waterscarcity and #famine - especially in the northern part of the globe - will break loose all hell on earth.

Если смотреть с юридической и управленческой стороны, испарение воды часто связано не с техникой, а с правилами пользования водой и ресурсами.

1. Права на воду (water rights)

Во многих странах Африки действуют системы лицензий:

государство владеет водными ресурсами;

компания или община получает разрешение на забор определённого объёма.

Иногда дешевле испарить лишнюю воду, чем:

хранить её,

перераспределять,

нарушить лимит использования.

Это встречается в сельском хозяйстве и добывающих проектах.

2. Требования к сбросу воды

Законы по охране окружающей среды могут запрещать сбрасывать:

солёную,

химически загрязнённую,

шахтную воду.

Поэтому её помещают в испарительные пруды (evaporation ponds) — вода уходит, а загрязнение остаётся под контролем.

Это распространено в:

горнодобывающей промышленности,

нефтегазе,

переработке минералов.

3. Трансграничные водные соглашения

Многие реки проходят через несколько стран (например, бассейн Нил).
Иногда государства ограничены договорами по объёму воды, который можно удерживать или перенаправлять. В таких условиях локальные проекты используют испарительные бассейны вместо изменения русел или хранения.

4. Бюрократия и инфраструктура

В ряде регионов:

нет очистных сооружений,

нет канализации,

нет систем повторного использования воды.

С точки зрения регуляторов испарительный пруд — самый простой способ соблюсти формальные нормы.

5. Горнодобыча и литий/уран

В проектах добычи минералов (рассолы, урановые хвостохранилища) регуляторы прямо требуют испарительных систем для изоляции растворов.

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Коротко: часто воду «испаряют» не из-за нехватки технологий, а потому что так проще выполнить закон, лицензии и экологические требования.

Если хочешь, могу разобрать конкретные страны — там правила сильно отличаются (например, в Намибия, ЮАР и Кения).

#Африка #ВодныеРесурсы #ВодноеПраво #Экология #ИспарительныеПруды #WaterManagement #WaterRights #Mining #SaltProduction #Desalination #Climate #WaterScarcity #EnvironmentalRegulation #Hydrology #ResourceManagement 💧🌍

Kenya and Egypt hold talks aimed at deepening trade and investment http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TR0hs4 #Kenya #Egypt #TradeTalks #Investment #WaterScarcity

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The idea of water bankruptcy makes clear that scarcity isn’t a future risk, it’s already shaping what’s viable.

Food systems sit at the center of this problem: agriculture dominates freshwater use, yet much of it is lost through inefficiency. Framed this way, CEA isn’t about maximizing yield, it’s about decoupling food production from water depletion through closed-loop, high-efficiency systems.

When water is the constraint, efficiency is the ROI.

#WaterScarcity #FoodSystems

Did you know? #Waterscarcity solutions often get watered down by focusing solely on big projects & neglecting the needs of those already impacted by the crisis. 💧 Info https://scrollbots.com

Water, Water Everywhere, Nor Any Drop to Drink? An Essay in Hydro-Politics
https://onceinabluemoon2021.in/2026/01/29/water-water-everywhere-nor-any-drop-to-drink-an-essay-in-hydro-politics/
#WaterScarcity, #HydroPolitics, #WaterWars, #GreenCapitalism, #Greenwashing, #PharmakonLogic, #AmbaniColaCapitalism, #PiramalSarvajal, #AntiGreenDevelopment, #EcoSolidarity, #Ajay_Piramal_Environmental_Extortionist, #Isha_Ambani_Campacol, #Piramal_Sarvajal,

World enters era of ‘water bankruptcy’, hitting poorest
#WaterCrisis #WaterBankruptcy #ClimateCrisis #Poverty #GlobalSouth #FoodSecurity #UN #WaterScarcity #Groundwater #Aquifers #Wetlands #ClimateJustice #SustainableDevelopment #HumanRights #Politics
https://the-14.com/world-enters-era-of-water-bankruptcy-hitting-poorest/

#waterscarcity Water shortage + Emotional toll (pacing, draining) - Relaxation desire = Need for emotional release/distraction. 💧 https://scrollbots.com

Africa: World Enters Era of 'Global Water Bankruptcy': [UN News] The world has moved beyond a water crisis and into a state of global water bankruptcy, says a new flagship report released on Tuesday by UN researchers. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQTyQs #WaterCrisis #GlobalWaterBankruptcy #Sustainability #UNReport #WaterScarcity

Era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ is here, UN report says

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Hydrostatic pressure to push fossil fuels from the water desalination business.

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/17/yet-another-us-startup-has-a-global-energy-transition-plan-up-its-sleeve/

#water #desalination #waterresources #waterscarcity #cleanwater #drinkingwater #purewater #sustainable #sustainability #purewater #safewater #renewableenergy #energy #greenenergy #cleanenergy #seawater

Hydrostatic pressure to push fossil fuels from the water desalination business.

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/17/yet-another-us-startup-has-a-global-energy-transition-plan-up-its-sleeve/

#water #desalination #waterresources #waterscarcity #cleanwater #drinkingwater #purewater #sustainable #sustainability #purewater #safewater #renewableenergy #energy #greenenergy #cleanenergy #seawater

Bhaderwah’s centuries-old water-powered gharats are falling silent as water levels in the Neeru River drop sharply. Climate change and erratic snowfall now threaten livelihoods, daily life, and a living symbol of the region’s heritage. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/multimedia/videos/dry-winter-bhaderwahs-gharats-xego6own?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Bhaderwah #Gharats #WaterScarcity #ClimateChange #JammuAndKashmir

Na Uy sẽ ra mắt nhà máy khử mặn dưới biển đầu tiên thế giới "Flocean One" vào năm 2026. Công nghệ sử dụng áp lực tự nhiên của đại dương, giúp giảm 50% năng lượng tiêu thụ, mở ra giải pháp bền vững cho vấn đề khan hiếm nước ngọt toàn cầu.

#Desalination #WaterScarcity #Technology #Sustainability #KhửMặn #ThiếuNước #CôngNghe #PhátTriểnBềnVững

https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1q26a3w/worlds_first_subsea_desalination_plant_norway_to/