Fred Krupp: Changing the Climate at the World Economic Forum
Fred Krupp, of the Environmental Defense Fund, talks carbon, Obama and more.
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Beijing to Conserve Water Through Pricing
Pressed for water resources, China’s capital is looking for alternative ways to aid its water supply.
World’s Largest Rivers Are Losing Water, New Study Says
One-third of the 925 rivers analyzed from 1948 to 2004 have showed “significant changes” in water levels.
New Report: Turbid Water Stirs Up Future of Insecurity for Asia
Asia faces unprecedented water challenges, experts say, but solutions are within reach.
Outsourcing Irrigation, Farming Discontent
World Economic Forum Report Warns Water Scarcity May Breed New Form of Colonization, Urges Trade Reforms Madagascar, blessed with an abundance of fresh water and other natural resources, may hold the key to solving global water shortages, but at what price for the developing nation? by Sarah Haughn Circle of Blue As February wanes, riots […]
Japan’s Dirty Blue A Source of Glittering Gold
Gold mines exist in Japan, but today industrial sewage steals the precious metal spotlight. Sludge released from precision equipment factories in the central region of the island nation is said to contain more gold than any of Japan’s mines produce. Nagano Prefecture officials say they expect to profit 15 million yen (about $170k) from extracting […]
Glaciers Adrift: Climate Change Comes to Nepal
Although many Nepalis have contributed little to climate change, they experience it most drastically.
Mapping Thirst: New UN Graphics Predict Changes in Water Supply
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has recently updated a set of informative graphics to reflect fresh water availability worldwide, be it more or less. The project, called Vital Water Graphics, gives a comprehensive picture of the ways in which the amount of quality water available is changing. The Vital Water Graphics dynamically communicates several […]
Obama Policies Could Clean Up Water Act
An insistent cadre of experts and activists have high hopes for the nation’s water infrastructure under current President-elect Barack Obama. During his campaign he pledged to preserve and rebuild wetlands and waterways across the country. Obama recently emphasized his support for infrastructure improvements, improvements that he believes can stimulate the nation’s economy. “If we want […]
Overcoming the sanitation stigma: An interview with author Rose George
In an interview with Circle of Blue, freelance journalist and author Rose George explores the politics of sanitation. She discusses sanitation’s crucial but linguistically fickle role in social dialogue. George elaborates on the history of sanitation both above and below the equator, as well as touching on recent successes and failures. Her new book — […]
Global water business, a growth industry, attracting more investors
Realistic expectations drive long-term gains, experts predict by Keith Schneider Circle of Blue NEW YORK – It didn’t quite land with a thunk!, but it did attract some attention last August when a 16-page investment brochure from Dublin, California dropped into the mailboxes of stock buyers all over the country. “Water stocks,” declared the investor […]
