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Global Reservoirs Are Becoming Emptier
June 25th, 2023
Via Eurasia Review, a worrisome report that global reservoirs are becoming emptier: Over the past two decades, global reservoirs have become increasingly empty despite an overall increase in total storage capacity due to the construction of new reservoirs. Led by Dr. Huilin Gao, associate professor in the Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas […]
Read more »Water Futures Trading: A Potential Solution To Water Scarcity Challenges In ASEAN
June 20th, 2023
Via Illuminem, commentary on the potential for water futures trading to help solve Asia’s water scarcity challenges: Introduction Water is a valuable and important resource for both human life and the health of the ecological system. However, as the world’s population grows and the economy develops, water shortage is turning into a serious problem. Due […]
Read more »Effectiveness of Water-Management Strategies in Emerging Markets
June 19th, 2023
Via Oxford Business Group, a look at the effectiveness of water-management strategies in emerging markets – Water scarcity to affect an increasing proportion of the world’s population – Several emerging markets have launched national water-management strategies – Upgrades to infrastructure and smart metering help to reduce water loss – Innovative funding mechanisms key to financing water […]
Read more »The Future of Water
June 15th, 2023
Via The Revelator, an article on a new book from water expert Peter Gleick urges a rethinking of how we use, manage, and value one of our most important resources: It’s time for a reckoning … with water. It’s central to our bodies, the planet, our modern lives, and yet we continue to use it […]
Read more »Groundwater: The Hidden Wealth Of Nations
June 15th, 2023
The World Bank just unveiled the flagship report of the Water Global Practice on groundwater, #TheHiddenWealthofNations: The Economics of Groundwater in Times of Climate Change: As “nature’s insurance,” groundwater protects food security, reduces poverty, and boosts resilient economic growth. This report offers novel data and evidence that advances our understanding of the value of groundwater, […]
Read more »The Future of Water
June 12th, 2023
Via Yale School of the Environment, an interesting interview with two faculty members about the future of water, in the face of increased drought, floods, and rapid population growth, combined with the burgeoning water demands from the agriculture, industry, and energy sectors: As we enter the midpoint of the U.N.’s International Decade for Action on […]
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