The UN FAO launched WaPOR, a new Google-powered open-access database it developed, that enables countries to easily monitor how efficiently farms use water, allowing for improvements in irrigation and food production. “The tool allows users like governments or farmers to spot areas where water is used inefficiently and take action by changing the irrigation system or switching to a more water-efficient crop, FAO said,” according to Reuters. One thing to look forward to: “FAO said more detailed information on countries facing water scarcity, including Mali, Ethiopia, Jordan and Egypt, will be made available later this year.”