Stockholm World Water Week 2011: Megacities, Human Rights, Sanitation, Tech Tools, Energy, and Food
2,600 global experts. 100 sessions. Seven days. One issue: water.
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The Stream, June 15: The Cost of Nuclear Phase-Out
A survey by the Asahi newspaper shows that nearly three-quarters of Japanese voters are in favor of a gradual nuclear phase-out in the country, while about 50 percent agree that reactors now off-line for inspections should be restarted if they meet government safety standards, Reuters reports. Meanwhile, this SolveClimate News article says that decommissioning a […]
The Stream, April 29: Natural Disasters
Southern California, Arizona and Nevada are in discussions with the Mexican government about sharing a desalination plant across the border in Mexico, Reuters reports. But some conservation groups say that the controversial plan may be taking advantage of Mexico’s lower costs and weaker regulations. Emergencies A violent tornado swept across the American South on Wednesday […]
The Stream, April 6: Africa’s GM Food Trials
Rising population and chronic water shortages are forcing Jordan, one of the world’s driest countries, to pursue unconventional water strategy that is “environmentally unfriendly” and “chaotic,” according to experts. Jordan is considering tapping into the ancient Disi aquifer — despite concerns about high levels of radiation — and exploring the feasibility of building a controversial […]
Do It and Prove It—Information Technology Opens Up the Water Sector
Organizations are creating tech tools to shine light on water supply operations—and improve service.
Ned Breslin: Keep it Flowing — Rethinking Community Water Management
A subtle but important trend in the water sector is only now starting to emerge in developing nations.
Egypt’s Assets in Ethiopia May Help Ease Tensions Over Nile River
The African country reaches out to its Nile Basin neighbor.
Countries Move Forward with Nile Treaty Despite Egypt’s Objections
A weekend meeting of the Nile basin water ministers does not resolve treaty impasse.
Nile Basin Countries Fail to Sign River Treaty Again
Egypt and Sudan have rejected the proposed Nile Basin agreement as it stands, while the other seven members vow to press on.
Peter Gleick: Climate-change Deniers Versus the Scientific Societies of the World — Who Should we Listen to?
Where should the public, not versed in climate science, look for their information and knowledge about this debate about climate change?
Heart of Dryness: Botswana’s Bushmen Fight for Human, Water Rights
The fifth installment of Workman’s book details the Bushmen’s painful legal battle for water access against the Botswana government, which had begun to use “intentional, compulsory thirst” on the indigenous community. Left little choice, the Bushmen pursued court action to make access to water a fundamental human right.
Perspective: Sudan – Land of Water and Thirst; War and Peace
Circle of Blue introduces the first contributing column from Dr. Paul J. Sullivan, an expert on resource conflict in the Middle East and parts of Africa. In his first piece, Sullivan discusses the water crisis in one of the world’s most spotlighted failing states — Sudan.
