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Saudi Water Use ‘Growing Exponentially,’ Higher Prices Needed, Report Says

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October 23, 2010

Agriculture is draining non-renewable groundwater reserves in the water-scarce country.

India and Pakistan Dispute Water Use for Hydropower, Agriculture

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June 9, 2010

India strives to redirect water, currently used for Pakistani agriculture, on the Kishanganga River for 330 megawatts.

California Drought: Snowpack Inspires Consumers, Worries Water Experts

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March 20, 2009

One week after Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state-wide drought emergency for California, rangers reported Sierra snowpack levels at 80 percent of normal. While the measurements of this major source of water might seem cause for relief, experts hesitate.

Interactive Map: Biggest Dry

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March 9, 2009

An interactive map of Circle of Blue's coverage of "The Biggest…

Australia’s Food Bowl, Like The World’s, Is Drying Up

A Rice Town’s Cry

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March 9, 2009

Will the sky ever listen again? A lone rice paddy stands flooded…

Video: Aboriginal Elder Beryl Carmichael Sings the River’s Lament

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March 9, 2009

Using chants and stories, Aboriginal elder Beryl Carmichael shares with Circle of Blue the spiritual and visceral pain of a dry and dying Darling River.

Video: Caring for Basins Beyond Reform with Australian Scientist John Williams

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March 9, 2009

It's time to stop playing around with reform, says renowned Australian water scientist John Williams.

Video: Julian Cribb Predicts “Diabolical” Future for World’s River Basins

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March 9, 2009

Agricultural journalist Julian Cribb forecasts a perilous destiny for the world's river basins and food baskets, a destiny he attributes to climate change and unchecked agricultural demand for water.