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New Iraqi Leadership Confronts Water Shortage and Economic Strain
Via OilPrice.com, a report on Iraq’s urgent water crisis: Iraq’s latest election saw a surprisingly high turnout (56%) and a [...]
Kabul Braces For A Waterless Future
Via The Week, a report on how a confluence of manmade and environmental factors makes the Afghan city the first [...]
In Drought-Stricken Iran, Nature Is Doing What Sanctions And Airstrikes Could Not
Via Forbes, commentary on Iran’s drought: “May God protect this country from the enemy, from drought, from lies.” The ancient [...]
Tehran’s Residents Are Panicking as Taps Run Dry
Via Foreign Policy, a report on how years of drought and neglect have left Tehran nearly unsustainable: In recent days, [...]
Texas’s Water Wars
Via the New Yorker, a look at how – as industrial operations move to the state – residents find that [...]
Pacific Institute Analysis Finds Surge in Reported Water-Related Violence 
Via Pacific Institute, new analysis showing a sharp increase in incidents where water is a trigger, weapon, or casualty of [...]

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