The raw sewage dumped straight into the Mediterranean has failed to cure Gazans’ itch for the beach and many in the Palestinian enclave brave nasty rashes for a dip in the polluted sea. The pollution is largely blamed on Israel’s crippling two-year embargo of the Hamas-run enclave, which has hindered the upkeep of infrastructure but also left Gazans with little else to do in their free time but h ... read more >>

This weekend, pack a picnic, head to the water’s edge and enjoy this song. The sentimental, nostalgic lyrics will have you drifting back (and wishing for) a simpler time.

The Band was active from 1967 to 1976 and again from 1983 to 1999. This track is from their 1971 album Cahoots. Although they never achieved mass success and appeal, they earned admiration from music journalists and other mus ... read more >>

An animation from California's Department of Water Resources which provides a comprehensive view of the consequences of a major levee break in the Central Valley or Delta ... read more >>

Two Aqua-Save waste-water recycling systems are now fully operational at Iracroft Ltd in Dorset, which makes hydraulic tubes and assemblies. Technical and engineering manager Pete Lewis says: “We use a series of caustic-wash tanks around the premises, and these unavoidably produce waste water in volume. Until we installed the Aqua-Save units, a tanker had to visit the site about every three weeks ... read more >>

The General Directorate of Forestry has introduced a new system called the “water curtain” to protect historical buildings and living spaces located in forested areas from wildfires, creating a barrier of water that can extend to a length of 25 meters using a fire hose. ... read more >>

Scientists and environmentalists are worried that burgeoning coal mining in the Waterberg might not be sustainable -- or ecologically desirable -- with the little water available in the region already exploited to the limit. ... read more >>

Dr. SMA Fatimie, the Minister of Public Health officially launched a two month hygiene education and water chlorination campaign in 16 districts of Kabul. The campaign targets 90,000 families with around half million population. During the campaign 30,000 wells will be chlorinated. In addition 13 water reservoirs will be regularly chlorinated. 3.5 tons of chlorine and one million tablets of water ... read more >>

Kenya plans to increase the amount of land under irrigation to 1 million acres (404,700 hectares) in five years, to attain food security despite increasing drought, the top agriculture ministry official said.

East Africa's biggest economy experienced long droughts in many parts of the country last year, leaving 10 million people in need of food aid and causing the sector, which contributes 25 ... read more >>