Watch the Path of a Raindrop From Anywhere in the World
The USGS data-based tool "River Runner Global" allows one to see the path a raindrop takes to the sea from any single point on the earth.
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US Aims to Replace All its Lead Water Pipes from Coast to Coast Using Funding From Infrastructure Bill
As part of the infrastructure bill, Biden is looking to replace all lead water pipes in the country, and ban their use in the future.
Once Biologically Dead, London's River Thames Rebounds - With Seahorses and Seals
Many animals can be found in the Thames River, which has recovered enormously since it was declared biologically dead in 1957.
Drink 1 to 3 Extra Cups Of Water Daily For Weight Loss, Health - Study
For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat, water may be just what the doctor ordered.
Matt Damon is a Bigger Hero than 'Jason Bourne' Off-Screen (Video)
He speeds around the globe in dangerous car chases in the "Bourne" movies, but in real life, Damon chases down the one thing every person needs, but can't always get.
Watch Man Use His Flyboard to Extinguish Boat Fire
When Jesse Gavic is soaring high in the sky on his flyboard, his firefighting skills are not unlike that of Iron Man.
$600K Awarded to Mobile Tech Innovators Helping Others With Water and Health
Whether it's fixing broken sanitation systems or diagnosing heart trouble, the 2015 Wireless Innovation winners are using mobile tech in extraordinary ways.
Origami Girls Get Water, Tears Flowing for Navajo Family Who Never Had Faucet (WATCH)
Two little girls and their origami charity surprised a Navajo family, by secretly installing indoor plumbing – something they've done for 100 communities.
Simple Contraption Saves Women From Having to Break Their Necks Just to Carry Water
Women and children no longer have to damage their spines and travel miles every day just to acquire clean water.
Hope For Obesity: First Time in Modern Memory, Americans Drank More Water Than Soda
This trend of healthier beverage choices may be an indicator of relief for the expensive costs of the American obesity epidemic.
Indian Farmers Harness the Monsoon Waters to Overcome Drought
These farmers no longer need to struggle throughout the intense dry seasons because they have learned to harness monsoons to collect water.
Watch Villagers Pour Water into the Mouth of Thirsty King Cobra
These villagers were more than happy to offer some of their own bottled water to their dehydrated, scaly, 12-foot acquaintance.
African Farmer Delivers Water to Wild Animals During Drought
This pea farmer has made headlines worldwide after saving countless African wildlife from thirst.
"Spiking" Water Supply With Cleansing Agent Could Prevent Multitude of Diseases
This super protein may be able to stop outbreak-causing bacterial diseases that are transmittable through drinking water.
Britain's Rivers Are Cleanest in Decades
Britain's 2,300 urban rivers are the cleanest they've been in over two decades, according to a 21-year study that measured the presence of clean-river invertebrates - a yardstick for river health - which during the days of heavy industry and poor sewage treatment had declined considerably, but now appear to be making a comeback.
370 Union Plumbers Volunteered to Install Water Filters in Flint For Free
Hundreds of union plumbers from around the U.S. installed thousands of water filters and new faucets for free in Flint, Michigan.
Clean Water Lands in Puerto Rico Thanks to Solar-Powered Filtration
The solar-powered, military-grade water filters can clean thousands of gallons of water – and they are now being used to help Puerto Rican families.
Engineer Creates Green Oasis by Growing Glaciers in the Desert
Sonam Wangchuk is being hailed for creating ice pyramids as a source of freshwater for his Himalayan desert village.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Kayaks Over to a Family to Discuss Climate Change
The Canadian Prime Minister is trending on Twitter after he nonchalantly kayaked up to a family and chatted about the rising water levels in Ontario.
Man Flies Drone Above Legendary Water Drain and Captures Stunning Footage
The Glory Hole spillway of Northern California is even more captivating from a bird's eye view.
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