In a bold step toward water security and climate resilience, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to build more than 1,000 rainwater harvesting dams across the country. It’s one of the kingdom’s largest sustainability projects yet—and a reminder that even in some of the driest places on Earth, innovative solutions are taking root.
When you picture a city dock, you probably think of concrete, steel, and boats—not buzzing wildlife. But in ports around the world, a quiet experiment is changing that. Floating ecosystem islands are being added to harbours, marinas, and waterfronts—and they’re bringing nature back to places long dominated by industry.
Freshwater is at the heart of life on Earth. Rivers, lakes and wetlands cover just a tiny fraction of the planet, but they support everything from food production to wildlife to clean drinking water. They regulate our climate, protect us from floods, and hold...
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