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Water and the environment

In this collection, we explore the industrial use of water, water supply and its role in the environment, covering responsible mining, large-scale desalination and hydrogen production, drinking water and public health, the impact of climate change on oceans, and solutions for repairing polluted waterways and ecosystems.

Oceans

The oceans’ climate challenge

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Nina Notman speaks to the researchers unpicking the many ways the climate crisis is impacting our oceans – and vice versa

Drinking water

The chemists dedicated to making drinking water safer

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Across the world, scientists use a variety of techniques to analyse and treat water to ensure it’s safe for us to drink. Julia Robinson talks to some of the people involved

Industry

Industry’s water sustainability crisis

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As the chemical industry decarbonises, will it require more water? Angeli Mehta looks at whether there is enough to go round