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The Thirsty Dragon and Parched Tiger: Nepal Scraps Hydro Project With Chinese Company; Indian Company To Get It?
November 16th, 2017
Via the Times of India, an article on an interesting decision by Nepal to cancel a hydro project that had previously been given to a Chinese company: In a decision which could have far reaching consequences in the region and for China, Nepal cancelled the Budhi Gandaki hydropower project which had been contracted to a Chinese company. […]
Read more »The Mekong: Dammed To Die
November 15th, 2017
Via Inter Press Service, a report on the Mekong River: In Laos, the lush forests are alive with the whines of drills that pierce the air. On the Mekong, a giant concrete wall rises slowly above the trees. The Don Sahong dam is a strong symbol, not only for a power-hungry Asia but also for […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon and Parched Tiger: Water Race Between India And China Over The Brahmaputra
November 9th, 2017
Via Eurasia Review, an opinion piece on the tussle between India and China over the Brahmaputra River: As the news about diversion of water of Brahmaputra published in Chinese media on 29 October ’17, it invites much repercussion from different fields in India and Bangladesh. People have expressed deep concern over diversion plan of China. […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: Tapping the Asian Water Tower Remains a Chinese Pipedream
November 8th, 2017
Via Future Directions International, a look at China’s alleged plans to build a water tunnel from Tibet to western China: Background According to a report in the South China Morning Post, Beijing plans to construct a tunnel, one thousand kilometres in length, to divert water from the Yarlung Tsangpo (as the Brahmaputra River is known in […]
Read more »The Parched Tiger: India’s Groundwater Crisis: The Consequences of Unsustainable Pumping
November 8th, 2017
Via Future Directions International, a report on India’s groundwater crisis: Key Points India’s groundwater usage is the highest in the world and supplies 85 per cent of drinking water in rural areas. Most groundwater is used for agricultural irrigation and an improvement in the industry’s water efficiency is essential for reducing groundwater demand. The depletion […]
Read more »Israel: Effective Supply-Side Solutions but is Water Security Still Threatened?
November 8th, 2017
Via Future Directions International, a look at Israel’s water security: Background With two-thirds of the country classed as arid, and the other third semi-arid, Israel has always had to generate creative solutions to ensure that it remains water-secure. Israel has successfully generated surplus water, an effort that is praised by countries facing similar water shortages. […]
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