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We’re pouring millions of tons of salt on roads each winter. Here’s why that’s a problem. nbsp; Feature We’re pouring millions of tons of salt on roads each winter. Here’s why that’s a problem.  
The surprising way artificial sweeteners are being used to detect water pollution nbsp; Feature The surprising way artificial sweeteners are being used to detect water pollution  
Could this one simple idea be the key to solving farmer–environmentalist conflicts? nbsp; Article Could this one simple idea be the key to solving farmer–environmentalist conflicts?  
Watch: One man’s mission to protect Iraq’s rivers for future generations nbsp; Video Watch: One man’s mission to protect Iraq’s rivers for future generations  
Opinion: Clean water is a basic human right, and we can and should make it affordable to everyone nbsp; Voices Opinion: Clean water is a basic human right, and we can and should make it affordable to everyone  
Opinion: This polluted lake shows why we are all stakeholders when it comes to clean water nbsp; Voices Opinion: This polluted lake shows why we are all stakeholders when it comes to clean water  
How new technologies are shrinking wastewater’s hefty carbon footprint nbsp; Feature How new technologies are shrinking wastewater’s hefty carbon footprint  
OPINION: It’s time to stop overspending our freshwater budget nbsp; Voices OPINION: It’s time to stop overspending our freshwater budget  
8 maps show plastic’s impact on the world’s oceans — and what’s being done about it nbsp; Photo 8 maps show plastic’s impact on the world’s oceans — and what’s being done about it  
How a new source of water is helping reduce conflict in the Middle East nbsp; Feature How a new source of water is helping reduce conflict in the Middle East  
How better weather forecasting can help stretch water supplies nbsp; Feature How better weather forecasting can help stretch water supplies  
Our drinking water systems are a disaster. What can we do? nbsp; Feature Our drinking water systems are a disaster. What can we do?  
This new data set is poised to revolutionize climate adaptation nbsp; Feature This new data set is poised to revolutionize climate adaptation  
Infographic: Why even landlubbers need healthy oceans nbsp; Infographic Infographic: Why even landlubbers need healthy oceans  
OPINION: It’s time to restore the flow of our planet’s life-giving waters nbsp; Voices OPINION: It’s time to restore the flow of our planet’s life-giving waters  
OPINION: 12 strategies for moving from water scarcity to abundance nbsp; Voices OPINION: 12 strategies for moving from water scarcity to abundance  
New study assesses the global volume and distribution of “modern” groundwater   New study assesses the global volume and distribution of “modern” groundwater Notable
What really drives water vulnerability   What really drives water vulnerability Notable
Chile establishes the largest marine protected area in the Americas   Chile establishes the largest marine protected area in the Americas Notable
Cities are finally treating water as a resource, not a nuisance nbsp; Feature Cities are finally treating water as a resource, not a nuisance  
Phosphorus runoff is a big problem, but Florida is getting closer to a solution   Phosphorus runoff is a big problem, but Florida is getting closer to a solution Notable
8 charts and maps show why drought will be a growing challenge in the U.S. nbsp; Photo 8 charts and maps show why drought will be a growing challenge in the U.S.  
How a small community saved a contaminated river in Finland nbsp; Video How a small community saved a contaminated river in Finland  
Can saltwater quench our growing thirst? nbsp; Feature Can saltwater quench our growing thirst?  
A thirst for solutions nbsp; Photo A thirst for solutions  
How one California farmer is battling the worst drought in 1,200 years nbsp; Feature How one California farmer is battling the worst drought in 1,200 years  
Water woes — and winners   Water woes — and winners Notable
A clash of lives and livelihoods: small mines and water quality in India nbsp; Video A clash of lives and livelihoods: small mines and water quality in India  
Taking the pressure off desalination   Taking the pressure off desalination Notable
Hey, America: It’s time to talk about the price of water nbsp; Feature Hey, America: It’s time to talk about the price of water  
Water Wedges   Water Wedges Notable
Who owns groundwater? nbsp; Feature Who owns groundwater?  
Water Savers   Water Savers Notable
Can trust funds protect drinking water and watersheds, too? nbsp; Feature Can trust funds protect drinking water and watersheds, too?  
How’s My Waterway?   How’s My Waterway? Notable
Filtering for Free   Filtering for Free Notable
Will Sarni: Managing Global Water Risks nbsp; Interview Will Sarni: Managing Global Water Risks  
Are We on the Path to Peak Water? nbsp; Infographic Are We on the Path to Peak Water?  
New Hope for the World’s Driest Regions nbsp; Video New Hope for the World’s Driest Regions  
Is reuse the next wave for water conservation? nbsp; Feature Is reuse the next wave for water conservation?  
The Value of Water   The Value of Water Notable
Risky Business   Risky Business Notable
Are massive projects really the right answer to our water supply woes? nbsp; Feature Are massive projects really the right answer to our water supply woes?  
The Papaya Cure   The Papaya Cure Notable
WaterCredit   WaterCredit Notable
New view of global groundwater reveals urgent need to reverse depletion trends nbsp; Feature New view of global groundwater reveals urgent need to reverse depletion trends  
Our Last Ocean nbsp; Photo Our Last Ocean  
Plastic Island nbsp; Video Plastic Island  
Sylvia Earle: Exploring the World’s Oceans nbsp; Interview Sylvia Earle: Exploring the World’s Oceans  
Stormwater Park nbsp; Feature Stormwater Park  
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