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The Nile…Under Threat
Courtesy of The Los Angeles Times, an interesting look at how poor African capitals are increasingly challenging Cairo for the [...]
Central Asia’s Looming Conflict Over Water: The Upriver Countries
Via STRATFOR (subscription required), a detailed look at how two of Central Asia’s poorest countries, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, are attempting [...]
The Thirsty Dragon: Scarcity Of Water & Land Shifts Geography of Food Production & Irrigation Networks to China’s Northeast
Courtesy of Circle Of Blue, a report on how rich land, ample water, and dogged persistence turned China’s virgin northeast [...]
Laos Presses Ahead With Mekong Dam Project
Courtesy of The New York Times, an article on Laos’ dam ambitions: Ignoring criticism that a huge hydroelectric dam could [...]
In Southeast Asia, Big Dams Raise Big Concerns
Courtesy of the Council On Foreign Relations, an interesting article on dam tensions in Asia:   A view from upstream [...]
Landmark U.S. Water Pact With Mexico Could Boost Lake Mead
Via the Las Vegas Review Journal, a report on a recent agreement over Colorado River flows: After years of negotiations, [...]

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