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Future of Water

The Earth’s supply of freshwater is under increasing pressure from economic development, population growth and climate change. This report looks at the emerging challenges, and the technologies and policies that will be required to overcome them

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‘New climate reality’ stretches global freshwater supply
Population growth and industrialisation are compounding the problem, but there is no shortage of solutions
US housing market belatedly wakes up to flood risk
Insurance premiums and adaptation measures have not kept pace with climate change
Is public or private ownership better for water utilities?
Higher leakage rates in London than in Phnom Penh underscore a long-running policy argument
Climate change puts pressure on Kenya’s water resources
The country’s storage and supply network is underdeveloped, but simple solutions can bring big benefits
Wave of innovation aims to make desalination sustainable
Making seawater drinkable is energy-intensive and polluting. Lots of companies think they can do better
Space agencies race to find water on the moon
Tapping supplies near the lunar south pole could be critical for future settlements

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