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Mining boom in South Gobi influenced by local and global citizen activism
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The Stream, November 4: Dublin’s Infrastructure Problems Cause Water Restrictions
Europe Problems at a water treatment facility that filters 55 percent of Dublin’s drinking water have forced the city to turn off taps each night since the middle of last week, Bloomberg News reported. Some are blaming the supply cuts on a lack of investment in Ireland’s water infrastructure, though there are mixed views on […]
Federal Water Tap, November 4: President Obama Unveils New Elements in Climate Action Plan
What Should We Do? Continuing to flesh out a plan he outlined in June, President Barack Obama issued an executive order creating two climate change advisory bodies. The Council on Climate Preparedness and Resilience is a federal conglomeration, comprising senior officials from at least 30 agencies. The other is a task force of prominent state, […]
The Stream, October 31: Giant Pascua-Lama Gold Mine Project Suspended
Mining Barrick Gold Corp, the company behind the massive $US 8.5 billion Pascua-Lama gold mine project on the Argentina-Chile border, said it is suspending construction at the site, Reuters reported. The mine has faced stiff opposition and legal battles due to concerns about its effect on glaciers and water supplies. In Indonesia, coal’s “last frontier” […]
The Stream, October 30: Iran & India’s Presidents Call for Water Conservation
Water Conservation Iran’s newly elected president, Hassan Rouhani, has said that it will take “national will” for Iran to conserve its scarce water supplies, urging his top ministers to create a national plan for water conservation, Bloomberg News reported. The president outlined priorities such as curbing illegal well drilling and improving the efficiency of irrigation […]
The Stream, October 24: Drought Hits Economies of Countries in Southern Africa
Drought Zambia and Angola have both lowered their forecasts for economic growth this year due in part to a severe drought, AlertNet reported. The drought has affected the countries’ agricultural industries, which still make up a large share of their gross domestic product (GDP). As drought continues to be a persistent problem in Africa, there […]
Kansas and Army Corps Revive Study to Ship Water from Missouri River to Ogallala Aquifer
In addition to reducing demand from its key aquifer, Kansas wants to study the cost of importing water to the High Plains. But will this cause conflict with neighboring states that also use the river?
The Stream, October 22: China’s Unrelenting Hydropower Growth
Hydropower In an effort to move toward cleaner renewable energy, China is turning to huge hydropower projects and is currently adding 15 gigawatts of capacity each year, the Guardian reported. While the projects may cut coal’s share of energy production, they could also cause the displacement of thousands of people and alter river environments. Egypt, […]
Federal Water Tap, October 21: Pakistan Aid Package Includes Money for Dam
No, Thanks The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to consider two water-related cases, Greenwire reports. One case involves the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ruling that pollution permits are not required to transfer water between sources. The Supreme Court upheld that decision in 2010, but the question now is which court has the jurisdiction to hear […]
The Stream, October 15: Desalination Capacity Increases with Growing Demand
Water demand from energy producers is driving a rapid increase in global desalination capacity, Bloomberg News reported. This year, total desalination capacity is expected to be 50 percent greater than last year’s capacity, able to produce 80.9 million cubic meters of water. Sea Level Rise Rising water due to climate change could threaten $US 226 […]
Federal Water Tap, October 14: Government Still Shutdown
On Hold The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources postponed a hearing on the Columbia River Treaty. Last month stakeholders in the Pacific Northwest recommended that fish, ecosystems, and climate change be given greater weight in a new treaty with Canada. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency postponed public “listening sessions” in Boston and Philadelphia. […]
Interns and Externs and eBooks, Oh My!
The title of intern holds certain connotations. But what does the title of extern hold? Emily Kotz explains the differences between an extern and an intern, and she would know – she held both titles during her time with Circle of Blue this summer.
