water resources

The new Great Wall: China’s $70 billion, 2,700-mile water transfer mega-project

January 1, 2025

[ad_1] Throughout history, China has reshaped its geography to meet its growing needs. And now, it is undertaking what may be the largest infrastructure project ever, the South-North Water Transfer...

S. Africa Forms Company to Expand Bulk Water Infrastructure

August 28, 2024

[ad_1] (Bloomberg) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa approved a law to set up a new agency that will develop and manage the country’s water infrastructure and attract financing for...

Tap water in parts of this drought-stricken tourist hot spot is now too salty to drink

August 27, 2024

[ad_1] Tap water in parts of a Spanish tourist hot spot is now so salty it’s become undrinkable, with residents and visitors having to line up for bottled or tanked-in...