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Hydraulic Fracturing Dangers ‘Overstated,’ Researcher Says

Fracking may not be as dangerous as it's made out to be, according to a new study.

Amazing Solid Rain Hydrates Crops by Turning Water into Gel

Sergio Jesus Rico, an engineer from Mexico's National Polytechnic Institute, has been nominated for a prestigious 2012 world water prize for his invention of solid rain. It hydrates crops by turning water into gel with potassium polyacrylate, a chemical that can then attach directly to plant roots and water them.

Wall Street Closes Flat as Greek Debt Talks Drag on

Stocks closed flat in another thinly traded session on Wednesday as Greece remained in a standstill over accepting tough reforms in exchange for a bailout critical to avoiding a chaotic default.

Wall Street treads water as Greek debt talks drag on

Stocks closed flat in another thinly traded session on Wednesday as Greece remained in a standstill over accepting tough reforms in exchange for a bailout critical to avoiding a chaotic default.

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Water Leak at Fukushima Suspends Cooling Operation

Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant has leaked more than 600 liters of water, forcing it to briefly suspend cooling operations at a spent-fuel pond over the weekend, but none is thought to have escaped into the ocean.

Computer waste is left along a river bank at Yaocuowei village near Guiyu in China. This image is taken from 2002.

Cadmium Spill in China Threatens Drinking Water for Millions

A cancer-causing cadmium discharge from a mining company has polluted a long stretch of two rivers in southern China, and officials warned some 3.7 million people of Liuzhou in the Guangxi region to avoid drinking water from the river, state media reported on Friday.

The Coast Guard Cutter Healy breaks ice ahead of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent during an Arctic expedition, in this August 24, 2009 handout photo.

Huge Pool of Arctic Water Could Cool Europe: Study

A huge pool of fresh water in the Arctic Ocean is expanding and could lower the temperature of Europe by causing an ocean current to slow down, British scientists said Sunday.

Dolly Parton to open a ‘Water and Snow’ Theme Park

Country singer Dolly Parton announced plans to open a $50 million water and snow theme park in Nashville, Tennessee.

Chinese New Year 2012: Meaning and Predictions for the Year of the Dragon

Chinese New Year 2012 begins Monday, Jan. 23, 2012, and will usher in the Year of the Dragon. Here is a look at the meaning behind the Dragon and some predictions for 2012.

Chinese Fund Buys Stake in UK Water Utility

CIC did not disclose the purchase price.

Citadel's main hedge funds clear high-water mark

Hedge fund titan Citadel, whose main funds lost roughly 50 percent during the financial crisis, has now fully recovered and will again be able to charge performance fees, its founder told employees on Friday.

Dimock residents Craig and Julie Sautner

Dimock, Pa., Receiving Water Shipment; EPA To Sample 60 Wells

Almost three weeks after federal regulators revisited families in Dimock, Pa., the Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it will test water samples from at least 60 homes in the area.

iShower: Water Resistant Bluetooth-enabled Speaker Turns Crowd-puller at CES 2012

iShower, a Bluetooth-enabled, water-resistant shower speaker that was showcased at CES 2012 turned heads, not because of the lovely lady that was posing with the device, but because it works from a whopping 200-foot range, which means you can leave your device anywhere, away from potential water damage.

As Blizzard Buries Seattle, Northeast 'Snow Drought' Continues

Snowfall in the Northwest is not uncommon in winter months, but sights of huge blizzards and traffic-crippling conditions are usually more attributed to the Northeast, but just where is all the snow?

Cruise Operators' Shares Fall on Ship Disaster

Shares of cruise operator Carnival Corp. plunged 15 percent on Tuesday after a ship operated by its unit struck a submerged rock and keeled over off the coast of Italy late on Friday.

Costa Concordia: Italian Cruise Ship Sinking May Cause State of Emergency

With the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia dangerously shifting, Italy's Environment Minister Corrado Clini warned that the sinking may lead to an environmental disaster if the ship begins to leak its 2,300 tons of fuel on board.

Dimock Residents Could Have Renewed Water Shipments By Next Week

Residents of Dimock Pennsylvania should know as soon as next weekend if the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide fresh water deliveries to those residents claiming their water wells are too contaminated to use.

Local residents practise yoga after a snowfall at a park in Wuhan, Hubei province January 6, 2010.

Conquering The Chilly Workouts of Winter

As the outside temperature plummets, so too can the will to brave the elements for outdoor exercise. Experts say as long as you layer up, drink up and tune into how cold is just too cold it shouldn't impact your fitness.

Pollution in China the World's Worst [PHOTOS]

The expeditious growth of industry in China in the last decade has been disastrous for the country's environment; China is the number one producer of carbon dioxide in the world

Saving Dying Dead Sea Through Water Conveyance Could Destroy Major Archaeological Sites

A proposed project to transfer Red Sea waters into the Dead Sea through tunnel or buried pipelines to control the fast-shrinking Dead Sea could pose threat to major archaeological sites, a new World Bank report reveals.

EPA Revisiting, Announces Gaps in Dimock, PA Water Data

Federal regulators once again visited the small town of Dimock, Penn., to collect additional data from families who claim their well water is contaminated by hydraulic fracturing.

A boy runs though ice formations at the Ice Castles at Silverthorne in Colorado Jan. 3, 2012. REUTERS/Nathan Armes

Ever-Evolving Ice Castles in Colorado Enchant Tourists (PHOTOS)

Ice Castles created with icicles and ever-evolving ice formations at Silverthrone in Colorado have been attracting lots of visitors.

China Gears up for Harbin Ice and Snow World Festival 2012 (PHOTOS)

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival will be officially launched on Jan. 5. However, tourists have already begun flocking to visit the sculptures.

6 Investment Themes for 2012: Fund Managers

With less than two weeks left in 2011, investors are looking at challenges and opportunities ahead to better position themselves for the coming year.

Satellites Can Help Vineyards Grow Efficiently

Man-made assets in space have oft proven their worth, over a number of situations and through difficult times. Now, however, it seems there could be yet another use for them. The European Space Agency (ESA) and its satellites can apparently help decide how much irrigation vineyards require and at what times.

‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’ in Tap Water Kills 2 from Improper Neti Pot Use

The Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals recently issued a warning about the potential dangers of improper neti pot use, following the death of two local residents from so-called brain-eating amoeba.