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The Most Water-Stressed Cities In The World
July 14th, 2014
Courtesy of Fast Company, an interesting article on how one out of every four cities in the world experiences “water stress,” a phenomenon that has as much to do with wealth as it does climate: In many ways, urbanization will make it easier for humanity to mitigate climate change–more people packed tightly together means fewer […]
Read more »Ethiopia’s Nile Dam Project: A Signal Of Its Intent To Become An African Power
July 14th, 2014
Via The Guardian, an updated look at the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance dam which will provide energy for its growing economy but add to Egypt’s fears over water security: Labourers work at the Grand Renaissance dam in Guba Woreda, Ethiopia. The 4×4 roars off, kicking up a cloud of dust. With one hand on the wheel, […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: China’s Arid North Feeds Water-Rich South
July 8th, 2014
Courtesy of Reuters, results of a recent study on China’s water crisis: Booming demand for food in China’s southern and eastern cities is worsening water shortages in arid northern provinces, adding to the country’s environmental problems, new research shows. “Consumption in highly developed coastal provinces is largely relying on water resources in the water-scarce northern […]
Read more »In Mexico, Water Fight Underscores Distrust Of Government
July 8th, 2014
Via the Los Angeles Times, a report on one Mexican highland town’s worries that officials want to divert its volcanic spring water: The church bells rang out, a normal occurrence in a community where the sound usually beckoned residents to weddings, funerals or religious services. But the clanging on this morning was different: frenetic, insistent, […]
Read more »Geopolitical Implications Of Water Insecurity
July 1st, 2014
Via Future Directions’ Food and Water Security Study, an interesting focus on the potential for conflict over shared water resources: For decades, commentators have been predicting the advent of “water wars” as the essential resource is depleted in some regions. These predictions are yet to eventuate and the overwhelming experience of interstate water-sharing is one […]
Read more »Detroit’s Water War
June 30th, 2014
Via The Guardian, a report on a controversial plan by the City of Detroit plan to cut off water to approximately 300,000 residents as part of its economic shock therapy: It was six in the morning when city contractors showed up unannounced at Charity Hicks’ house. Since spring, up to 3000 Detroit households per week […]
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