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America’s Dry Heat
June 25th, 2023
Via Slate, a report on America’s water crisis which is seeing more communities losing their access to water at the worst possible moment: The heat waves wracking the country are bad enough on their own. But they’re colliding with another crisis: The water is running low. Throughout this month, persistent triple-digit temperatures have blanketed the […]
Read more »Asia Water, Energy Supplies At Risk As Climate Woes Mount
June 24th, 2023
Courtesy of Reuters, an article on Asia’s water and energy supply risk: Climate-related disruptions to the crucial Hindu Kush-Himalayan water system are posing risks to economic development and energy security in 16 Asian countries, and concerted action is needed to protect regional water flows, researchers said on Wednesday. The basins of the 10 major rivers […]
Read more »U.S. Southwest’s Great River Is Dying
June 24th, 2023
Via the World Wildlife Fund, a sobering look at America’s Rio Grande River: The iconic Rio Grande, or “Great River,” is at risk of losing its greatness. Water overuse and climate change have heavily depleted the once-mighty flow of the river, creating desperate conditions for the farming communities and natural ecosystems that depend on it. […]
Read more »Water Futures Trading: A Potential Solution To Water Scarcity Challenges In ASEAN
June 20th, 2023
Via Illuminem, commentary on the potential for water futures trading to help solve Asia’s water scarcity challenges: Introduction Water is a valuable and important resource for both human life and the health of the ecological system. However, as the world’s population grows and the economy develops, water shortage is turning into a serious problem. Due […]
Read more »Vietnam’s Drought Dries Up Income
June 20th, 2023
Via Terra Daily, an article on Vietnam’s drought: On the shores of a reservoir that feeds one of Vietnam’s biggest hydropower plants, Dang Thi Phuong points at the cracked ground where the fish that help her earn a living normally swim.After a series of heatwaves, including a record high in May, and an unprecedented drought, […]
Read more »Tribes Seek Greater Involvement In Talks On Colorado River Water Crisis
June 20th, 2023
Courtesy of The Los Angeles Times, a report on tribes seeking greater involvement in talks on the Colorado River water crisis: As the federal government starts negotiations on long-term plans for the overtapped Colorado River, leaders of tribes are pushing for more involvement in the talks, saying they want to be at the table in […]
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