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Why is Israel considered the world's smallest superpower?
As a small country located in the Middle East, Israel has a relatively small land area and somewhat unique geographical conditions that may limit its development.
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Environment
Global river levels lowest in more than 3 decades
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported on global water scarcity, with water levels of major tributaries to the Amazon - the largest river on Earth - at rec…
Scientific application
How Singapore Solved Its Freshwater Shortage
Singapore, a country with no natural freshwater resources, has succeeded in water management by developing four pillars of water supply and advanced desalination technol…
Environment
The Arab Emirates surprised the world by spending nearly 500 billion VND to 'sow clouds in the sky'
Faced with a future of severe water shortages, the United Arab Emirates has launched a project to increase regional rainfall.
Environment
Groundwater is draining many of the world's rivers
Human thirst for fresh water is gradually draining rivers that are a landscape around the world, a study of groundwater shows.
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Lack of water, science race to filter seawater into fresh water
Facing the prospect of not having enough water to drink, scientists have aimed to turn seawater into fresh water although the technology is expensive.
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The most miserable tribe on the planet
Although in the middle of the rainy season, almost all the rivers in the Turkana inhabited area in northern Kenya are dry, without a drop of water.
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The way humans build 'giant ice towers' in the middle of the desert
In 2014, a local mechanical engineer named Sonam Wangchuk found measures to deal with severe water shortages in Ladakh.
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Saving irrigation technology - Drought response solution
Under severe drought conditions, irrigation water resources are becoming exhausted and more valuable than ever, especially in the region.
Environment
Places with the most expensive clean water in the world
Lack of cheap clean water is one of the biggest barriers preventing people from escaping poverty and disease. In Papua New Guinea, the poor have to spend more than 50% t…
Environment
Two-thirds of the world's population lacks serious water
New research shows that the number of people suffering from severe dehydration is much higher than previous statistics.
Environment
6 ideas to improve clean water shortage
With 300 million prizes, 6 winners of the Summer Water Contest will coordinate with the Green Summer campaign, to provide clean water to thousands of people.
Environment
The world may face a water crisis of 15 years
Countries around the world will face water shortages of up to 40% in the next 15 years, due to increasing urbanization, population growth and increasing water demand.
Environment
7 trends in the world environment in 2015
El Nino, ocean acidification or water shortages are three of the most significant problems that could affect Earth this year.
Environment
Most countries in Asia-Pacific will suffer from water shortages
A recent joint study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asia-Pacific Regional Water Forum (APWF) shows that more than 75% of countries in this region are experi…