First Water Era Human Civilization

Infographic: Three Eras of Water — The History of the Relationship Between Civilization and Nature

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The infographic portrays the evolution of water technology, including its immediate successes of human progress and the disadvantages of that progress. Based on an essay by Peter Gleick, the scientific, social, and historical findings are translated into this piece, putting those patterns in a contemporary light.
World's Population

The Stream, May 11: Damming Patagonia

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In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan has announced…
World's Population

The Stream, May 10: Land Grabs

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Concerns over land grabs and food security are prompting Brazil,…
World's Population

The Stream, May 9: Adapting to Climate Change

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Genetically-modified crops are not the solution to Europe's growing…
World's Population

Federal Water Tap, May 9: Follow the Money

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Fool Me Once, Shame on You. Fool Me Twice... Before the Deepwater…
World's Population

The Stream, May 6: Alberta Oil Spill

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About 28,000 barrels of crude oil spilled from a broken pipeline…
China Water Stats Information Graphic

Infographic: Beijing Water Use and Population Statistics

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The population of China's capital has doubled since 1980, and, though agricultural and industrial water use is down, municipal use is up.

Photo Slideshow: Beijing Water Imports and Wastewater Recycling

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A gallery of images from Beijing and neighboring Hebei Province, where the capital city is importing water from farmers and fishermen.

The Price of Water 2011: Prices Rise an Average of 9 Percent in Major U.S. Cities

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Because of costlier inputs and infrastructure replacement, rate experts predict prices will only go higher.
Tar Sands Map

South of the Border—Second Environmental Review of Tar Sands Pipeline Leaves Many Groups Unsatisfied

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Residents and lawmakers in Nebraska mull their options for protecting key groundwater sources.
World's Population

Infographic: World’s Population with Access to Safe Drinking Water

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Entry in the 2011 Urban Water Design Challenge, sponsored by…
World's Population

The Stream, May 5: Soaring Population

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The world's population could explode to 10.1 billion by the end…