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The Thirsty Dragon: Fossil Fuel Wealth, Water, and Poverty in Xinjiang
Via Circle of Blue, a brief look at the tension between China’s desire to promote growth in its Xinjiang region [...]
The Thirsty Dragon: China Plans To Build Seven Dams in Laos
Via The Vientiane Times, a report that a Chinese company plans to build seven hydropower plants along the Nam Ou [...]
The Thirsty Dragon: China’s Need to De-couple Growth From Resource Consumption
Courtesy of Circle of Blue, an interesting interview with Ma Jun – director of the Institute for Public and Environmental [...]
African Countries To Renegotiate Nile Water Quotas with Egypt
Via Al Masry Al Youm, a report on efforts by African countries to renegotiate Nile water quotas with Egypt: Egypt [...]
Syria And Turkey Reconcile Water Dispute With Friendship Dam
Via Syria Today, a report on the establishment of the Friendship Dam on the Asi-Orontes River, the latest sign of [...]
Mekong Countries To Convene Additional Meeting On Xayaburi Project
Via Energy Daily, an updated report on ongoing regional discussions around the Xayaburi hydropower development project, proposed by the Government [...]

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