Top Ten Endangered Rivers

The Stream, June 14: Italian Referendum Rejects Nuclear Power, Water Privatization

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More than 90 percent of Italians rejected Silvio Berlusconi-era…
Shanghai Drought

Rains Bring Relief For Six-Month China Drought, But Chronic Water Problems Loom

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Although now satiated, the dry spell is the latest in a growing trend of severe water shortages threatening China's food production, energy generation, and accelerating modernization.
Colorado River Basin
European Fracking Infographic

Uncertain Future for Shale Gas in Europe — Accepted by U.K., Rejected by France, Others Undecided

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Despite getting a go-ahead in the U.K., shale gas faces an uncertain future in Europe.
Top Ten Endangered Rivers

The Stream, June 2: Brazil Backs Belo Monte Dam

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Brazil's environment agency gave a go-ahead for the construction…
Top Ten Endangered Rivers

The Stream, May 31: Turkey’s Massive Water Projects

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India and Pakistan are in the midst of talks to reduce troops…
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China’s Other Looming Choke Point: Food Production

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The Yellow River Basin is the center of a contest over water, energy, and agriculture.
Top Ten Endangered Rivers

The Stream, May 26: The La Nina Factor

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The La Nina weather pattern may be playing a part in the surge…
Top Ten Endangered Rivers

The Stream, May 25: Go-ahead for UK Shale Gas

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China is bracing for what might be the worst summer power crunch…
Top Ten Endangered Rivers

The Stream, May 24: Water Business

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IPS interviews Chilean environmentalist Sara Larraín about Patagonia's…
Top Ten Endangered Rivers

U.S. Conservation Group Releases Top 10 ‘Endangered Rivers’ Report

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American Rivers' annual list highlights waterways with an immediate threat to their ecosystems.