The nearly 3 million rivers that weave across the world are experiencing rapid and surprising changes, with potentially drastic implications for everything from drinking water supplies to flood risks, ...

A NASA map has revealed how much water the Earth's rivers hold, which is vital data as the world comes to terms with climate change effects. Researchers have also flagged regions of concern, such as ...

Global map of the GRIT network. The network is shown for all reaches wider than 30 m as well as their downstream segments. The width is scaled by partitioned drainage area here for visualization ...

Can you explain the concept of a river as a living being? At the heart of the book is the idea that rivers have lives, deaths –– and even rights. It asks readers to imagine rivers in these terms, and ...

Mesopotamian clay maps, dating back 5,000 years, provide a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world’s perception of geography, particularly its rivers. These clay tablets not only depict the ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Life as we know it was largely shaped by rivers. Many ...

All six species of river dolphin in Asia and South America are threatened with extinction River dolphins live in some of our greatest rivers from the Amazon to the Ganges Global declaration will ...

Rivers shape landscapes, support civilisations, and provide vital water sources. Yet, some countries thrive without a single permanent river flowing through their borders. Whether because of arid ...