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The Thirsty Dragon: Chinese Power, Burmese Politics
April 2nd, 2012
Via China Dialogue, a report that uses the stalled Myitsone dam project as a way to show how China’s state-owned energy firms have entwined themselves in Myanmar’s internal struggles. As the article notes: We approached the Myitsone construction site along a new concrete road, laid over the local government’s old, rough track by China Power […]
Read more »Las Vegas’ Water Fight: Round One In Upcoming Global Urban Vs. Rural Battle
April 2nd, 2012
Via The Guardian, an interesting look at Las Vegas’ struggle for water security and the symbolic foreshadowing it may provide of a growing global urban / rural tussle over water. As the article notes: With a myriad of artificial lakes, fountains and swimming pools Las Vegas gives the impression the city has water to waste. […]
Read more »The Global Water Grab
March 29th, 2012
Via the Transnational Institute, a look at “water grabbing” which refers to situations where powerful actors take control of valuable water resources for their own benefit, depriving local communities whose livelihoods often depend on these resources and ecosystems. As the report notes: 1.What is ‘water grabbing’? Water grabbing refers to situations where powerful actors are […]
Read more »Germany Offers To Help Resolve Central Asian Water Disputes
March 29th, 2012
Via UZNews, a report that Germany has offered to help Central Asian countries resolve their disputes over water supplies in the region and has offered assistance with investment in solar and wind energy in order to help conserve water. As the article notes: “…Regional cooperation and understanding the importance of natural resources are grounds for […]
Read more »Clinton Warns Of Terrorism, Instability Over Water
March 23rd, 2012
Via Terra Daily, some specific comments by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the potential for water tensions in the months ahead: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Thursday of the risk of terrorism, political instability and conflict over competition for scarce water supplies worldwide over the next few decades. Clinton highlighted such […]
Read more »Water Wars Between Countries: Just Around The Corner?
March 22nd, 2012
Via The Guardian, an article looking at how growing pressure on water resources could worsen existing war and lead to new ones. As the report notes: Water wars could be a real prospect in coming years as states struggle with the effects of climate change, growing demand for water and declining resources, the secretary of state […]
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