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Kyrgyzstan’s Gold Mine Could Exacerbate Central Asian Water Woes
February 15th, 2012
Via EurasiaNet.org, an interesting article on the impact that a Kyrgyz gold mine may have upon regional water supplies: Two new studies say that Kumtor, Kyrgyzstan’s largest gold mine, as well as a major government revenue source, routinely ignores national environmental legislation and restricts access to independent auditors. The mine’s operations could have a far-reaching, […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: Less Salt Please
February 15th, 2012
Via China Daily, a report that China plans to boost its seawater desalination capability. As the article notes: The State Council, China’s cabinet, unveiled guidelines on Monday to ensure sustainable supplies of fresh water and to protect water resources by raising China’s capability to desalinate seawater. China will increase its daily seawater desalination capability to […]
Read more »Thirsty Dragon and Parched Tiger: Engage In Water Dialogue
February 13th, 2012
Via Terra Daily, an article extolling the need for dialogue between China and India over water issues: China’s move to extensively dam the Yarlung-Brahmaputra as it flows through Tibet and its intention to also divert the river came into sharp focus at a conference here Monday with more than one expert saying New Delhi should […]
Read more »Thirsty Pakistan: Going With The Flow
February 12th, 2012
Courtesy of The Economist, a detailed look at the water issues troubling Pakistan. As the article notes: “FOR MILLIONS SUFFERING the misery of the past two years’ floods it must seem the cruellest of jokes, but Pakistan is one of the world’s most arid countries. Average annual rainfall is less than 240mm, and the total […]
Read more »Will An Ancient Mega Lake Bring Peace to Sudan?
February 7th, 2012
Courtesy of The Green Prophet, a report on an ancient underground lake that may help ease Sudan’s water stress: Can mega well bring peace to Sudan? At least 300,000 people died and almost three million were displaced by the Darfur conflict in Sudan. Egyptian-American geologist Farouk El-Baz believes that limited access to water is […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: South – North Project To Begin Operating In 2013
February 5th, 2012
Via Terra Daily, a report that China’s South-North water project will begin operating in 2013. As the article notes: A massive project to divert water from China’s south to its drought-prone north — which has seen hundreds of thousands of people relocated — will become partly operational next year, state media reported. The South-North Water […]
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