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The Thirsty Dragon: China’s Water Supply At Risk
Via Terra Daily, a report that China’s government has officially recognized the threat that climate change is posing for China’s [...]
The Thirsty Dragon: Dam Tensions On The Mekong
Two additional articles looking at the recent tensions over planned dams on the Mekong. First, via the Washington Post, a [...]
The Thirsty Dragon: Laos’ Dam Project and the China-Vietnam Balance
Courtesy of STRATFOR (subscription required), an interesting look at Laos’ reported deferral of its decision on whether to pursue a [...]
The Thirsty Dragon: Water Wars – China’s New ‘Political Weapon’?
Courtesy of The San Francisco Chronicle, an interesting article looking at how China’s vast thirst for power and water and [...]
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 [...]

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