Water News
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Pictures: Top 10 Endangered U.S. Rivers
Environmentalists float their concerns about natural gas development, proposed mines, dams, sewage pollution, and the Mississippi River.
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Mississippi Delta to "Drown" by 2100?
A combo of dams and sea-level rise could wipe out vast acres of the U.S. river's delta plain, according to new research that predicts the surrounding coastline will be significantly reshaped.
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Blog: Round Goby Fish Have Two Kinds of Males, Scientists Discover
In the world of round goby fish there are females and males ... and males.
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Final Ride on Yangtze River Rapids?
An adventure ride down a section of China's Yangtze River could be the last before planned hydroelectric dams flood the rapids and alter the landscape. Video.
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Blog: Water Levels Drop in Some Major Rivers of the World
The Yellow River in northern China, the Ganges in India, the Niger in West Africa, and the Colorado in the southwestern United States, are among the rivers in some of the world's most populous regions that are losing water, according to a new comprehensive study of global stream flow.
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Blog: Bait Shops Found to Be Spreading Chytrid
Salamander larvae sold as live bait for freshwater fishing may be spreading amphibian diseases, including the chytrid fungus that is killing many of the world's frogs, the National Science Foundation says.
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FLOOD PICTURES: Icy Waters Grip U.S. Midwest
Record flooding of the Red River over the weekend prompted U.S. President Barack Obama to declare national disasters in Minnesota and North Dakota.
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Blog: Action Urged to Avert Extinction of Southern Africa's Aquatic Species
Deforestation, agricultural runoff, water extraction, and alien species are serious threats to southern Africa's freshwater species, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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Blog: Nuggets of Hope in the Face of Bleak Outlook for Freshwater
More than 20,000 people from at least 175 countries are buzzing around Istanbul talking about water.
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Blog: News from Africa for the 5th World Water Forum
Read a round-up of the news from the Fifth World Water Forum in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Blog: Critical Role of Women in World Water Issues Is Missing, Advocates Say
Activists say women are left out from decisions made about water, but are often the ones who are most affected.
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Blog: Lack of Toilets a "Scandal"
Learn more about the world's toilet troubles in this interview with Rose George, author of the book "The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters."
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Everglades Cleanup Threatened by Financial Crisis
The billion-plus-dollar Florida state plan to buy up vast sugarcane farms and repurpose the land to help restore the Everglades is in jeopardy, experts say.
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Giant Prehistoric Fish Rebounding in Canada
The white sturgeon, North America's largest freshwater fish, has bounced back in the Fraser River thanks to an unprecedented volunteer effort. Updated with video.
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Blog: Sewage Run-off Boosts Nile Delta Fishery Dramatically
The coastal Mediterranean fishery off the Nile Delta has expanded dramatically since the 1980s, thanks to run-off of fertilizers and sewage discharges in the region, according to a researcher at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography.
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Blog: Waterfall-climbing Fish Showcased in Puerto Rico Study
The first comprehensive study of Puerto Rico's freshwater fishes and their habitat has raised awareness of some "hidden gems that have largely been ignored," according to researchers from North Carolina State University.
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Blog: Toilet Reading for Today
A roundup of toilet news on World Toilet Day, including the new toilet on the International Space Station, the United Kingdom's preferred ways to pass the time while on the toilet, and more.
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Dams Not Main Cause of Salmon Collapse, Study Says
The first ever tracking of juvenile Pacific salmon from mountain headwaters to the Pacific Ocean suggests hydropower dams are not the main cause of their poor survival.
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Blog: Major Flooding Forecast for a Third of U.S.
Major flooding has begun and is forecast to continue through spring in parts of the U.S. Midwest, NOAA's National Weather Service warned.
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Blog: Flooding May Offset Three Gorges Dam Impact on Environment, Expert Says
Annual flooding behind the world's largest hydro-electric dam, the Three Gorges Dam in China, will be unlike that of the Amazon River or anything else found in nature.
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Active Hurricane Season on the Way
NOAA expects up to 20 named tropical storms, which could yield as many as six major hurricanes, as it utilizes new technology to improve forecasting.
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Top 10 New Species of 2012
Glowing cockroaches and a destructive fungus make the grade in Arizona State's list of top 10 new species of 2012.
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Storm Shelters Explained
Homeowners can install a nearly indestructible shelter to withstand tornado-strength winds.
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Invader Kills With Parasite
Invasive Asian lady beetle kills off its competition with the help of a fungal parasite.
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What Makes Us Feel an Itch?
Surprisingly, a molecule that usually works in the heart triggers itch, according to a new study in mice.
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Our June Cover's Backstory
The June cover of National Geographic used a little movie magic in an underwater photoshoot with James Cameron.
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Tracking African Wild Dogs
Scientists study a mysterious predator in Botswana.
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Q&A: Trapped Behind Nazi Lines
After a crash landing in Albania during World War II, Harold Hayes was trapped behind Nazi lines with 25 fellow medics and nurses.
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Top 10: Galaxies Merge, New Dino...
On our radar today: NASA observes two galaxies merging, an octogenarian becomes the oldest to summit Everest, a new dinosaur has been found in Canada, and...
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Geo Bee's Final Moments
Watch the winning questions of the 25th-annual National Geographic Bee, the last one hosted by Alex Trebek.
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The World's Water
The world's increasing population and development of agricultural land are putting pressure on the Earth's limited freshwater supplies. Find out what's at stake and how you can help.
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Why Should You Care?
Learn more about the world's water challenge with photos, stories, videos, and more.
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Visualizing Our Water Footprint
You might be surprised to see how the daily choices you make affect critical watersheds around the world.
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How Much Water Per Pound?
How much water does it take to put beef, pork, wheat, and more on your plate? Explore our water footprint interactive and find out.
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Posts From National Geographic Freshwater Fellow Sandra Postel
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Ireland to Charge for Water for the First Time
New plan aims to boost water conservation.
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The Water Costs of the Choices We Make
Everything we do has an impact, but there are simple steps we can take to reduce water use.
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Australia's Bold Plan to Save a Dying River
Authorities hope better management can restore an iconic ecosystem.
Stories From the Field
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Why We Shouldn’t Dam the Mekong
National Geographic Fellow Zeb Hogan tells us what needs to happen in order to save the region's giant fish.
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Rainwater Harvesting in India
Sunita Narain tells us how one remote village is setting an example for the rest of the country—and world.
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Boston Water Conservation
National Geographic Freshwater Fellow Sandra Postel describes one of the biggest success stories in urban water management.
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