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  • Lithium in US groundwater and potential for health impacts

    Ongoing research by health organizations has linked the low-level occurrence of natural lithium in drinking water to positive human-health outcomes such as reduced suicide mortality and other mental-health benefits, in addition to potential negative outcomes such as autism and thyroid hormone levels. A new study estimates lithium concentrations in groundwater... read more...

  • Groundwater is heating up, threatening life below and above the surface

    As the atmosphere continues to heat up, more and more heat is penetrating underground. The heat shows up in temperature measurements taken in boreholes around the world. This can be extracted using heat pumps, which are increasing in popularity for space heating across Europe. But warmer groundwater is harmful for... read more...

  • 2025 Darcy Lecturer: Grant Ferguson

    Our congratulations go to Grant Ferguson, IAH’s Vice President for North America, who is the 2025 Darcy Lecturer. Grant is a professor of hydrogeology in the Department of Civil, Geological and Environmental Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. He also holds a joint appointment in the School of Environment and... read more...

  • Groundwater promoted to ease drought in Sardinia

    Planning on the use of water resources in Sardinia has favoured, until now, the creation of artificial basins, yet groundwater can represent a fundamental resource for water supply, especially in regions like Sardinia, where irregularity of rainfall and frequent droughts can put the dam system to the test. This would... read more...

  • Australian state blocks Glencore’s carbon storage project over groundwater risk

    Australia’s northeastern state of Queensland has blocked a carbon capture and storage project proposed by commodities giant Glencore as it could irreversibly harm groundwater used by farmers, the state government said. The pilot project aimed to pump 330,000 metric tons of liquified carbon dioxide into an aquifer 2.3 km (1.4 miles)... read more...

  • In Brazil’s Cerrado, aquifers are losing more water than they can replace

    In Brazil, 68% of municipalities collect freshwater for public supply from deep wells, with water levels seen to be receding. Current knowledge about Brazilian waters is based mainly on surface waters — rivers, flood plains, lakes and reservoirs. A new model developed by the Geological Survey of Brazil promises to... read more...

  • The hidden crisis in Europe’s groundwater

    Europe has long been proud of its clean water: accessible, abundant, and drinkable. Most of what we drink, irrigate our crops with, and use in our industries, comes from deep underground, from within vast labyrinths of aquifers. This precious groundwater sustains an entire continent and has helped turn Europe into... read more...

  • Warning on groundwater flooding risks in China’s karst regions

    Karst regions, which cover about 15% of the Earth’s land surface, provide freshwater for about a quarter of the world’s population. Despite their importance, these areas are prone to frequent and often unnoticed groundwater flooding. These hidden floods pose significant risks, yet they have historically been neglected by the public,... read more...

  • IAH Mentoring 2024

    IAH’s next round of mentoring is now open for applications! Whether or not you have participated in the scheme before, if you are a member of IAH you may apply by completing the forms below. Mentor (giver of advice) apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IAHmentor2024 Mentee (receiver of advice) apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IAHmentee2024 The... read more...

  • The Horn of Africa’s deep groundwater could be a game-changer

    Groundwater volumes across Africa are estimated to be equivalent to thousands of years of average total flow of the Nile River. For places like the Horn of Africa, which is blighted by recurrent drought, access to this water could be a game-changer for resilience and water access. Accessing these vast... read more...

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