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Chile’s Lithium Boom Promises Jobs and Money – But Threatens A Critical Water Source
Via Grist, a report on the Atacama Desert – a major source of lithium for EV batteries – but one [...]
Pakistan’s Dispute Over New Canal Threatens Political Coalition
Via Nikkei Asia, a report on a disputed $750m canal in Pakistan: Growing concerns over a potential water crisis from [...]
The Last Drops of Mexico City
One of the world’s largest and most populated cities may run out of drinking water in the near future. As [...]
Can’t Wash, Can’t Farm: Iranians Battle ‘Water Bankruptcy’
Via Context, a look at Iran’s growing water scarcity crisis: Iranians urged to cut water use as dam levels fall [...]
Billions Will Suffer If Rapid Glacial Melt Continues: Report
Via Dawn, an article on a new UN report has warning that rapidly-meltin glaciers and snow have imperilled the global [...]
Could Trump Break the West’s Most Important River?
Via Politico, a report on how the new Administration could impact the Colorado River’s future: A Native American tribe with [...]

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