SciShow
How to Avoid Corpse-Flavored Water
As organisms decompose their chemical and bacterial components can leach into the surrounding ground and water. The bodies buried in cemeteries are no exception.
Crash Course
Groundwater & the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Crash Course Geography
The Arab-Israeli Conflict, which is the ongoing political tensions and military conflicts between Arab nations and Israel, is one of the longest and most complex disputes in the world. Today, we're going to focus on more recent events,...
Wonderscape
Inland Bodies of Water: Lakes, Ponds, and Springs
Discover the differences between lakes, ponds, and springs, and learn how each forms. Explore how lakes often have deeper waters while ponds are shallower, and see how springs bring groundwater back to the surface, creating fresh sources...
Wonderscape
Understanding the Hydrosphere: Earth's Water Realm
Explore the hydrosphere, encompassing all forms of water on Earth, from oceans and seas to freshwater lakes, rivers, and glaciers. Learn about the distribution of water across the planet and its vital role in sustaining life. Earth's...
Curated Video
How to Rescue a Sinking Water Table
Permaculture Instructor Andrew Millison explains the different types of aquifers and the overall strategy for recharging depleted water tables.
Next Animation Studio
Mexico City is sinking fast and it can’t be stopped
North America’s most populous city is sinking fast under its own weight, and has already sunk too low to be saved.
NASA
Water in Helheim Glacier Makes Its Way to the Ocean
New NASA research found that large crevasses provide aquifer water upstream of Greenland's Helheim Glacier with a clear escape to the ocean. This discovery helps confirm that the water, which is held in a layer of crunchy, granular snow...
NASA
NASA | Science for a Hungry World: Part 5
This episode discusses dwindling groundwater resources in India.
NASA
Global Maps of Dryness Help Prepare for Water Use Around Globe
Using measurements from two satellite missions assimilated into a computer model, researchers have created global maps of terrestrial water around the planet. In addition, they can forecast water availability in the United States up to...
NASA
Connect the Drops with NASA Data
The varied landscapes of the United States have unique relationships with water. On the East Coast, rain is a regular occurrence. In the West, drought is a constant threat. Rivers and lakes fed by rainfall, snowmelt or a mix of both...
NASA
NASA Follows Changing Freshwater from Space
When we look into the vastness of space, our home planet stands out in many ways. One of the most crucial is the presence of abundant, accessible freshwater -- as a liquid, solid and gas. Water helps make our planet habitable. The first...
NASA
For 15 Years, GRACE Tracked Freshwater Movements Around the World
Between 2002 and 2016, the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) tracked the movement of freshwater around the planet. NASA scientists used GRACE data to identify regional trends of freshwater movement, and combined that...
Espresso Media
The Environmental Impact of Everyday Household Activities
This video highlights the environmental impact of everyday household activities, such as using water, cleaning products, and consuming bottled water. It raises awareness about the pollution caused by these actions and emphasizes the need...
Curated Video
Water banking in times of drought
AP Television
Madera, California, USA - September 2, 2011
1. Wide of water, ducks, cows
2. Mid of pond, frog jumping
3. Wide of cows and water
4. Pan right cracked soil
5. Mid low angle of Lance Johnson getting into truck
6. Close shot...
Curated Video
California is proposing broad changes in the way it protects underground water sources from oil and gas operations, after finding 2,500 instances in which the state authorized oil and gas operations in protected water aquifers. (Feb. 10)
California is proposing broad changes in the way it protects underground water sources from oil and gas operations, after finding 2,500 instances in which the state authorized oil and gas operations in protected water aquifers.
State oil...
Curated Video
A coalition of farmers, ranchers and native Americans opposed to the Keystone X-L pipeline project has begun a six-day protest on the National Mall in Washington, D-C, complete with teepees and a covered wagon. (April 22)
The Keystone XL project may appear stalled, but its opponents aren't taking their foot off the gas pedal.
The anti-pipeline movement is accelerating its protests for a few days.
Demonstrators have set up camp for a six-day marathon...
Curated Video
Opponents of Keystone XL pipeline ride horses from Capitol to National Mall
Protesters gathered on the National Mall in Washington DC on Tuesday to demonstrate against the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project.
The protest, which is scheduled to last for six days, has been organised by the Cowboy and Indian...
Curated Video
A coalition of farmers, ranchers and native Americans opposed to the Keystone X-L pipeline project has begun a six-day protest on the National Mall in Washington, complete with teepees and a covered wagon. (April 22)
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The Keystone XL project may appear stalled, but its opponents aren't taking their foot off the gas pedal.
The anti-pipeline movement is accelerating its protests for a few days....
Curated Video
Rescuers in Thailand use drill to drain water from flooded cave
Rescue teams have begun drilling, near the entrance of a flooded cave complex where the search for 12 missing boys and their coach continues.
Suratin Chaichompoo, President of Thai Well Water Association, explained that...
Curated Video
Amnesty accuses Israel of denying Palestinians water; Israeli reax
Katana village, West Bank - 26 October 2009
1. Man filling tanker with water
2. Close-up of meter measuring water pressure
3. Truck pulling up outside house
4. Water being hosed into well
5. Close-up of hose
Jerusalem - 26 October...
Curated Video
ISRAEL: ARGUMENT OVER WATER RIGHTS INTERRUPTS PEACE PROCESS
Arabic/Eng
The Middle East peace process is again in trouble, this time over water.
Palestinians are demanding a greater share of the water being pumped from aquifers in the occupied West Bank.
The dispute is the latest snag in...
Curated Video
IRAQ: ANCIENT ARCH: FEAR OF COLLAPSE
Arabic/Eng/Nat
An ancient arch near Baghdad, formerly part of the Great Banqueting Hall of Sapor, is in imminent danger of collapse
due to the presence of underground water.
The equipment vital to preserve the monument is embargoed...
Curated Video
TURKEY: GREENPEACE ACCUSE SHELL OF POLLUTING RESERVOIR
Eng/Turkish/Nat
The environmental group Greenpeace has Shell Oil in its sights, again.
This time, Greenpeace and other environmental groups accuse Shell of polluting a huge underground water reservoir in south-east Turkey.
Confidential...
Curated Video
Residents of a remote Bosnian village have been left dumbfounded after a sinkhole formed two weeks ago and swallowed their local pond. Experts say drying underground water currents or soil drainage changes could be the culprit. (Nov. 26)
The residents of a remote Bosnian village have been left dumbfounded by the sudden disappearance of their local pond.
The pond water disappeared two weeks ago when a sinkhole formed, swallowing trees and sucking in fish along with...