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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 […]
Read more »Countries Worldwide Tackle Water Stresses
June 11th, 2023
Via the Asia Times, commentary on global water scarcity: In May, the Arizona Department of Water Resources imposed restrictions on the construction of new housing in the Phoenix area, citing a lack of groundwater. The decision aims to slow population growth in one of the fastest-growing regions in the US and underlines the dwindling water […]
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