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Iran and Afghanistan Clash over Helmand Water
Via the Central Asia Caucasus Analyst, commentary on recent tensions between Iran and Afghanistan over Helmand River water: Recent violent [...]
Water – Weapon of War or Tool For Peace?
Via SIWI, commentary on how the role of water in conflicts is changing, with more attacks against environmental and civilian [...]
Water Has A Private Equity, Not A Private Ownership, Issue
Amongst headlines related to Thames Water financial woes, a thoughtful commentary from The Financial Times on the importance of not [...]
The Murray-Darling Basin Shows Why The ‘Social Cost of Water’ Concept Won’t Work
Via The Conversation, commentary on the ‘social cost’ of water: Access to safe, clean water is a basic human right. [...]
Water Woes Are Slowing Growth Around Phoenix. What About Las Vegas?
Via Las Vegas Review Journal, a look at the impact of drought on growth in Las Vegas: Arizona officials announced [...]
Water Crisis In The Navajo Nation
Via Good Morning America, a video look at how nearly a third of Navajo nation lacks running water and what [...]

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