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Rising CO2 levels threaten aquatic life, studies show

Rising CO2 levels threaten aquatic life, studies show

Both marine and freshwater species are affected by acidifying water in ways that disrupt the entire food web, scientists warn

Climate change threatens survival of the River Jordan

Climate change threatens survival of the River Jordan

New research finds worsening droughts will sap the biblical waterway, which is already under pressure from agriculture and a growing population

Egypt faces water insecurity as Ethiopian mega-dam rumours swirl

Egypt faces water insecurity as Ethiopian mega-dam rumours swirl

Farmers along the lower Nile have little information to guide them as upriver barrage threatens to compound the impacts of global warming

Scientists say east Africa will get wetter, so why is it drying out?

Scientists say east Africa will get wetter, so why is it drying out?

Despite models predicting increased rainfall with climate change, the region has collapsed into drought – a puzzle known as the East African paradox

Marine reserves are helping ecosystems cope with climate change: study

Marine reserves are helping ecosystems cope with climate change: study

International review finds that protected areas are good for adaptation to global warming as well as preventing overfishing and pollution

Rainfall extremes to become the Nile's new normal

Rainfall extremes to become the Nile’s new normal

With global warming, the mighty river basin will swing from devastating floods to withering drought, models show

Groundwater recharge offers hope to drought-hit Indian farmers

Groundwater recharge offers hope to drought-hit Indian farmers

In Odisha, where late monsoons mean crop failures, poverty and even suicide, a novel scheme aims to boost water access

'We are praying it rains soon' - Nairobi on severe water rations

‘We are praying it rains soon’ – Nairobi on severe water rations

Some districts are receiving just 12 hours of water each week as drought hits the Kenyan capital – home to more than 3 million people

Drought sours future of Swaziland's sugar growers

Drought sours future of Swaziland’s sugar growers

Sugarcane has brought wealth to the world’s last absolute monarchy, but climate change spells an uncertain future for this thirsty crop

Iconic Kruger game park faces bleak climate future

Iconic Kruger game park faces bleak climate future

Recent drought gives a taste of things to come for Kruger National Park, South Africa, as global warming outpaces species’ ability to adapt

Climate change is testing southern Africa water agreements

Climate change is testing southern Africa water agreements

Stronger and fairer water agreements will be needed to prevent conflicts in southern Africa as the climate changes

South Africa authorises coal splurge during UN climate summit

South Africa authorises coal splurge during UN climate summit

Government accused of ignoring increasingly severe water crisis as it gives green light to more coal plants in bid to tackle electricity shortages

7 things you missed at COP22 while Trump hogged the headlines

7 things you missed at COP22 while Trump hogged the headlines

It was a ‘uuugggggee story. But while the media reacted in horror, the world – soon to be renamed Planet Trump – and the COP22 climate talks kept turning

Water security: huge climate risk, huge business opportunity

Water security: huge climate risk, huge business opportunity

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) plans to help millions of vulnerable people better adapt to shocks and chronic stresses and thrive in a more resilient future

High and dry: South African drought leaves Lesotho parched

High and dry: South African drought leaves Lesotho parched

Water-rich Lesotho has long lubricated South Africa’s burgeoning population, but when drought struck in 2016, it was the residents of Katse village who suffered

Carbon dioxide eases drought pressure - study

Carbon dioxide eases drought pressure – study

Plants exposed to more CO2 draw less water through their roots, mitigating the impact of global warming and rainfall shifts

In pictures: the citizen scientists tracking Kenya's water woes

In pictures: the citizen scientists tracking Kenya’s water woes

Smallholder farmers are helping to monitor water levels in the Sondu river catchment, to pave the way for better flood and drought warnings

Squid are winning adaptation race in warming ocean

Squid are winning adaptation race in warming ocean

‘Weeds of the sea’ are on the rise, as rival fish species suffer from overfishing, acidification and increasing temperatures

Price water or prepare for a thirstier, poorer planet - World Bank

Price water or prepare for a thirstier, poorer planet – World Bank

Value water or face plummeting growth rates, warns World Bank as Africa and Asia suffer from ongoing drought linked to El Nino and climate change

Climate models 'overestimate' increase in wet and dry extremes

Climate models ‘overestimate’ increase in wet and dry extremes

NEWS: Analysis of data stretching back 12 centuries reveals questions surrounding climate models that have linked wet and dry weather extremes to current temperature rise

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