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As water crisis deepens, California finally passes groundwater regulation

California appears poised to end its status as the only western state without groundwater regulation. But will a new law be enough to prevent future crises?
World Water Week: we must replicate Stockholm's water improvements

Providing access to water, sanitation and hygiene to the poorest communities is a priority and business has a huge role to play

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How London Zoo made its old water infrastructure more sustainable

From replacing old pipes to developing water efficiencies in the penguin and Komodo Dragon enclosures, a mix of people and technology have led to big water savings
They were the last word in glamour, but has the sun set on LA's swimming pools?

As the state tackles a three-year water crisis, artists and academics condemn 'backyard oases' as selfish and wasteful

Hollywood swimming pools – in picture
The similarity between circular economy and water stewardship

For both water stewardship and circular models the business model is clear but words must become actions to prevent them living and dying as buzzwords
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Solutions to the water energy nexus remain elusive

While businesses are acting on the interconnected issues of water and energy, the voice of power companies and energy producers is largely absent
Ethical bottled water companies find it hard to compete with Nestlé and Coke

Cost of business makes it an ‘uphill battle” for companies like Belu and One Water aiming to make a dent in the world’s water crisis
Mobile apps for California's drought, UK floods and India's drinking water

Drought, leaks, poor sanitation and reporting the neighbours for wasting water - new apps aim to tackle persistent water problems
Oddly sustainable: a gold-rush retailer's thoroughly modern social impact move

In this week’s blog about the strange side of sustainability, a Gold Rush-era retailer makes a bid for cutting-edge social impact
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Features

Making an ocean of difference: restoring life to the seas

Overfishing and pollution have led to the rapid decline of one of our greatest resources. But there are solutions at hand, says Diana Verde Nieto
Walking on water

If you thought carbon footprinting was tough, wait till you get to water. With supplies falling fast, smart companies are seeking ways to shrink their thirst

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