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Water Shortages Fuel Conflict
October 7th, 2017
Via Nexus Media, a look at how drought amplifies the potential for violence in the developing world: Human survival depends on access to water. It sustains living bodies and nourishes the land. Wars have been waged over water, often called “blue gold,” for centuries. Not surprisingly then, prolonged drought renders societies volatile. When drought strikes a particular […]
Read more »Kabul Will Face ‘Major’ Issue in Terms of Fresh Water After 5 Yrs
October 4th, 2017
Via Ariana News, concern over Kabul’s water supply: Kabul residents will face major issue in terms of having access to drinking water after five years, the Energy and Water Minister warned on Monday. Speaking at a gathering held in Kabul, Ali Osmani said: “We are already in crisis in terms of usage of groundwater resources, […]
Read more »Climate Change = Dry Kabul Wetland
October 4th, 2017
Via Third Pole, an interesting report on the degraded condition of Kabul’s largest wetlands: The degraded condition of Kabul’s largest wetland area, and its declaration as a heritage site, are emblematic of Afghanistan’s challenges and efforts to save its water resources The dry condition of Kabul’s largest wetland On Google Maps Kol-e-Hashmat Khan, a 191-hectare […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: China Diverts 10 Billion Cubic Meters Of Water From South To North
October 4th, 2017
Via China Daily, a look at China’s massive water diversion project which has so far transferred 10 billion cubic meters of water from the south to the draught-prone north: Some 53.1 million people in northern China have benefited from the country’s massive water diversion project which has so far transferred 10 billion cubic meters of […]
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