O’ Ganga, why do you flow?” asked the celebrated singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika in his song released over half-a-century ago. The lyrics questioned the mighty river for flowing, even as the ...

The Ganges river dolphin is often referred to as the “pink ... Despite its protected status, the sanctuary faces challenges. River pollution, accidental entanglement in fishing nets, and habitat ...

Some countries stand out for their vast and intricate river networks, influenced by diverse geographies. Here is a list of 10 ...

British marine biologist Emily Cunningham shares her insights on the connecting power of water for all aspects of life.

A well-known case is the border dispute between Burkina Faso (then called Upper Volta) and Mali. In 1986, the court determined that maps – both modern and historical – were valid as evidence, although ...

A bird that hasn’t been photographed since 1995 has now been declared extinct. Its fate is cause for wider alarm ...

Women especially say the government project isn’t just a blow to the town’s identity but harms their unique relationship with ...

The U.S. Geological Survey surveyed the area in 2019 and confirmed the pollution findings. The USGS determined "there could be more than one current source of PCBs to the lower Clinton River, ...

In renewing the treaty, Bangladesh plans to demand an average of 40,000 cusecs of water and seek a longer-term agreement ...

Scientists have found high levels of air pollution near the sewage-filled Tijuana River, confirming the complaints of ...

Researchers said the correlation between poor water and air quality validates what residents have said for years: exposure to ...