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The Thirsty Dragon: Water – China’s Top Threat?
October 4th, 2012
Via Week In China, some commentary on the recent HSBC reporting looking at China’s impending water stress: The Chinese have long been accustomed to associating their rivers with colours. The best example is the Yellow River, the country’s second-longest after the Yangtze. The Yangtze also gets local mention as the Golden Waterway or Gold Sands […]
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The Thirsty Dragon: China Needs Its Own Dream
October 3rd, 2012
Via The New York Times, an article describing the confrontation between population growth and water in China, arguing that a nation developing as fast as that one is bound to hit big economic and ecological impediments: On Nov. 8, China is set to hold the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party. We already know […]
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The Parched Tiger: Pakistan May Lose 13% Water If India Builds Kishanganga Dam
October 1st, 2012
Via HydroWorld, a report on Pakistan’s concerns over planned Indian dams upstream: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Neelum Jehlum Hydro Electric Project retired Lieutenant General Zubair has warned that Pakistan may lose13 per cent water worth $141 million on Neelum Jehlum, if India succeeds in building Kishanganga dam. He was giving briefing to the National […]
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