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The Stream, March 2: Where Did The Brahmaputra River’s Water Go?

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As water levels dropped three meters (10 feet) in India's Brahmaputra…

India Supreme Court Again Pushes National River Linking Project to Proceed

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This is the second time the court has promoted the mega-project that would link the major rivers in the north with those in the south as a way to better manage water, moving it from areas of perceived surplus to areas without sufficient supplies.

Ned Breslin: The Invisible Indian Indicator — On The Main Road and In Plain Sight

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From a recent trip to rural India, Ned Breslin describes that moment when staff and partners made the jump to Everyone, highlighting the difference between counting beneficiaries like sheep and finding a particular community that signified that the ambition of everyone had been reached.

The Stream, February 28: The Future of Water in Central Asia

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Water Law The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by five…

The Stream, February 22: Africa’s Food Security

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Water Quality Environmental degradation, including waste water…

The Stream, February 16: Uruguay to Begin Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration

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Uruguay has signed a contract with U.S. company Schuepbach Energy…

The Stream, January 30: U.S. Natural Gas Reserves

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Just how much natural gas is there in the United States? A recent…

The Stream, January 18: Commercial Agriculture Displaces Ethiopians

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Agriculture The Ethiopian government is relocating thousands…

The Stream, January 16: Asian Carp

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Lake Erie and some of its biggest tributary rivers have just…

The Stream, January 12: Water as Business Risk

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Next to power shortages, water scarcity will be the next big…

The Stream, January 9: China Moves Forward With South-North Water Transfer Project

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China has completed the tunnel under the Yellow River for the…

Water News: What’s Ahead in 2012

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News headlines are often dominated by the big, unexpected events…