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The Thirsty Dragon: Irrigation In China
Courtesy of China Water Risk, an interesting look at irrigation in China which – at 55% of total consumption – [...]
Israel: Can A New Source Of Water Help Reduce Conflict In The Middle East?
Via Ensia, a report on how Israel – once one of the world’s driest countries – is now overflowing with [...]
Laos’ Thirst For Mekong River Dams Imperils Region’s Fishing and Farming
Courtesy of the Washington Post, a look at Laos’ desire for more Mekong River dams impacts its regional neighbors: Dismissing [...]
Brazil: Even With 20% Of The World’s Water Supply, It Is Still Very Thirsty
Via the World Bank, a report on the need for Brazil to improve its water resource management to meet the [...]
The Parched Tiger: India and Pakistan Water Tensions Escalate to The Hague
Courtesy of Circle of Blue, a detailed look at how hydropower projects are sparking discord in the Indus River basin, [...]
Iran: Water Shortages Could Displace 50 Million People
Via the Financial Tribune, an alarming report on the severity of Iran’s water challenges: Severity of the water shortage in [...]

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