Tagged with Water Crisis 
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Red Snow Warning
The end of welfare water and the drying of the West 7
Posted 2 months ago
The Western U.S. has been experiencing epic drought the past several years -- but that's just one indication that we're suffering from severe weather "perturbulence." As the climate shifts and water dries up, agriculture, sprawling cities, and entire ecosystems are at stake.
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Glass half empty
Water must be on the table at Copenhagen talks 0
Posted 2 months, 4 weeks agoThe participants of the 2009 World Water Week in Stockholm today unanimously said that water must be included in the COP-15 climate negotiations in Copenhagen this December.
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Insanitation
Reports highlight need to support clean water projects in poor countries 0
Posted 6 months, 1 week ago
The failure of governments in both rich and poor countries to prioritize basic sanitation is killing thousands of children every day, according to two reports released today by international aid agencies WaterAid and PATH. And a third report released yesterday suggests that the global economic crisis may increase the death rate, at least in Africa.
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Water we waiting for
The unrecognized link between water and energy 2
Posted 7 months, 1 week ago
Our nation is in the midst of some serious energy and water problems, but what many may not realize is that these two issues are very closely linked.
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A GOOD magazine video for World Water Day 0
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Glass half empty
Water too often overlooked in development efforts, U.N. report says 0
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
Fresh water and money have one thing in common: Their mismanagement has left billions of people without ready access to either, according to policymakers, non-governmental agencies and activists attending the World Water Forum here this week.
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Nor any drop to drink
Climate change and the threat to water 0
Posted 8 months, 1 week agoThe World Water Forum -- the largest gathering of water-sector public policy makers, private-sector vendors and non-profit organizations -- got underway this morning in Istanbul with a dash of glitz and a glut of gloom.
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Dry Cycle
Population growth, climate change sparking water crisis: U.N. 0
Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago -
As reservoirs fall, water prices should rise 3
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Wow 2
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Musings from an L.A. green-biz conference 1
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On economic desertification through water mismanagement 0
Posted 1 year ago -
A Drop in the Starbucket
Starbucks accused of big-time water-wasting 0
Posted 1 year, 1 month ago -
Full Boris
London mayor releases plan for adapting to climate change 0
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But What Will They Use for Sleds?
Colleges forgo cafeteria trays to save water and energy 11
Posted 1 year, 2 months ago -
Taste Makes Waste
We waste a lot of food and a lot of water, says report 6
Posted 1 year, 3 months ago -
Make a Rudd for It
Australia continues to deal with epic drought 4
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Oh, wait, we don’t have a national water policy 4
Posted 1 year, 4 months ago -
Wishing You Well(s)
Drought grips Iraq, threatening crops and water supplies 0
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Oh, Blast
Drought hampering Fourth of July celebrations 1
Posted 1 year, 4 months ago