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Water: Moving From A Local To Global Challenge
April 10th, 2009
As reported by The Economist, water shortages are increasingly going to be viewed as a global versus a local challenge due to the converging pressures of population growth/lifestyle developments and climate change. As the article notes: “…THE overthrow of Madagascar’s president in mid-March was partly caused by water problems—in South Korea. Worried by the difficulties […]
Read more »Hydro Diplomacy
March 26th, 2009
Via Terra Daily, an article examining the state of hydro-diplomacy and successes to date of avoiding water wars. As the report notes: “…From South Asia and to the Middle East, from Australia to California, rivers and aquifers that cross boundaries have become potent sources of friction. Farmers squabble with city dwellers over irrigation rights while […]
Read more »Do Nations Go To War Over Water?
March 19th, 2009
From Nature, an interesting comment on whether or not nations go to war over water. As the article notes, the author is very skeptical of this claim believing – instead – that they solve their water shortages through trade and international agreements: “…The United Nations warned as recently as last week that climate change harbours […]
Read more »United Nations: Quest For Clean Water May Lead To War
March 16th, 2009
Via The Detroit Free Press, an article discussing a recent United Nations report that suggests the growing shortage of clean water across the globe may lead to conflict and war, and endanger economic development. As the report notes: “…Climate change, a growing population and an increased demand for water from agriculture and industry are combining […]
Read more »Peace In The Pipeline: Water Peacemaking vs. Water Wars
February 14th, 2009
Via The BBC, an interesting article on whether the focus should be on water peacemaking instead of water wars. As the report notes: It seems obvious; rivalries over water have been the source of disputes since humans settled down to cultivate food. Even our language reflects these ancient roots: “rivalry” comes from the Latin rivalis […]
Read more »Global Warming: Heating New Conflicts Up To Their Boiling Points
January 3rd, 2009
Via The Washington Post, a sobering look at how global warming & issues related to climate change may lead to new conflicts, particularly around two geopolitical belts of tension – namely, the polar regions and the equatorial region. As the article notes: “…The Cold War shaped world politics for half a century. But global warming […]
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