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The Stream, March 14: South Africa’s Water Gap
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South Africa could face a 17 percent gap between water supply…
Food Security: Race to Prevent Famine As Drought and Food Crisis Plague Africa’s Sahel
An estimated 10 million people are struggling with growing food shortages in Burkina Faso, Chad, Gambia, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger, which have all declared emergencies and appealed for international assistance. Aid agencies and governments are now bracing to reach remote communities before the situation deteriorates into a famine.
The Stream, March 8: Damming the Mekong
Dams on the tributaries of the Mekong River could have a bigger…
America’s Water Infrastructure Shows Its Age — The National Debate About How to Pay for Repairs
Hundreds of billions of dollars are needed for renovation and…
The Stream, March 5: Severe Drought Grips Portugal
Water Shortages
A severe drought in Portugal is ravaging pastures…
The Stream, March 1: Drought Could Return to the Horn of Africa
Africa
A massive relocation program in Ethiopia is pitting village…
The Stream, February 27: The U.S. Shale Oil Boom
Energy
The shale oil boom in the United States is putting a…
The Stream, February 24: South Africa Invests in Energy
Energy
South Africa may invest $78 billion in new nuclear power…
Global Perspectives: How Dry Weather in Argentina Could Affect Chicken Prices in Chicago
A South American drought keeps global grain reserves tight, but it could mean good things for North American corn producers.
The Stream, February 10: Danube River Freezes Over
Weather
The crazy winter weather continued, as record low temperatures…
The Stream, February 9: Is Shale Gas a ‘Bridge Fuel’?
A new study into the carbon footprint of shale gas operations…
The Stream, February 8: U.S. Encourages Shale Gas in Bulgaria
Bulgaria should pursue shale gas in order to achieve energy independence,…