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The Alfalfa Fallacy
Via The Land Desk, commentary on the lack of “obvious” solutions to the Colorado River crisis: Oh dear. You’d best [...]
War Brings New Water Crises to an Already-Parched Iran
Courtesy of the New York Times, a report on how Iran has accused the United States of bombing a desalination [...]
The Looming Climate and Water Crisis in the Middle East and North Africa
Via Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a look at why addressing MENA’s water scarcity and improving water management will be [...]
The Iran War’s Most Precious Commodity Isn’t Oil
Via Bloomberg, commentary on the role of water as a strategic commodity in the Middle East: The CIA considers drinking [...]
Both Sides Running out of Water: US and Mexico’s Deal Amid Historic Drought
Via Texas Public Radio, a report on how the U.S. and Mexico’s recent water deal: Mexico has committed to delivering 431.7 [...]
How a California Desalination Plant Could Ease Water Shortages on the Colorado River
Via the Los Angeles Times, a look at how a California desalination plant could ease water shortages on the Colorado [...]

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