How Canada's short-term thinking sparked a national housing crisis

Analysts say much of the problem can be traced back to government, with taxes now comprising the largest cost in the price of ...
Frontiers

Crisis-Inspired Strategies for Sustainable Water Governance

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the capacity for rapid global collaboration and innovation in crisis ...

Starbucks to lay off 900 employees, close stores in US, Canada

Starbucks is laying off around 900 non-retail employees and closing some U.S. and Canadian stores as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround.
Technical

How scientists in the Southwest are tackling the growing water scarcity crisis

Across the world in Australia, a small tree frog may have the answers to addressing water scarcity in the Southwestern United States. Based in Las Vegas, WAVR Technologies sees water scarcity ...
Greek Reporter

Water Reserves Crisis at Mornos Threatens Athens Supply

Athens’ primary water source, the Mornos Reservoir, is facing a severe crisis. Water levels have plummeted to a 15-year low, raising concerns about potential shortages for the greater metropolitan ...
Times Leader

Marion's water supply nears crisis level

MARION — Marion Mayor D’Anna Browning is sounding the alarm on the city’s water supply yet again, due to the lack of rain and overall drought conditions, as of late. However, this has been an ongoing ...
Click2Houston

Running Out: Texas’ water crisis — and the path forward

From the Rio Grande to Lake Travis, from the Ogallala Aquifer to the Red River, Texas’ water supply is under duress. The state's rapidly expanding population, deteriorating infrastructure, and warming ...
The Texas Tribune

Running Out: Texas’ water crisis — and the path forward

Protect independent journalism before the deadline hits tonight. Special report A growing population, leaking pipes and changing climate threaten the state’s water supply. Texas lawmakers hope a $20 ...
interaksyon.philstar

Bishop condemns ‘worsening water crisis’ in Camarines Norte

A Catholic bishop has issued a pastoral letter condemning what he described as “worsening water crisis” in the southern Luzon province of Camarines Norte. Bishop Herman Abcede of Daet said reliable ...
The Texas Tribune

Join us Oct. 8 in Longview to discuss Texas’ water crisis and proposed solutions across the state

Ahead of the constitutional amendment election, we’ll hear from experts and lawmakers on what can be done to boost and protect the state’s water supply Audio recording is automated for accessibility.
Governing

Can Texas Avoid a Water Crisis?

Quintarus Thomas, an Upper Trinity Regional Water District irrigation specialist, reviews a program, or watering schedule, for an automatic irrigation system on July 21, 2025, in Flower Mound. Water ...
Happy Ghana

Galamsey destroys River Ayensu, 800,000 residents in Central Region face water crisis

More than 800,000 residents across eight districts in the Central Region are grappling with a severe water crisis as illegal mining activities devastate the River Ayensu, the main source of supply for ...