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Middle East Conflicts Jeopardize Water for Millions
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Water is both a weapon and a casualty of violence in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.
Israel and Jordan Agree to Share Water, But Fall Short of Saving Dead Sea
The $US 900 million deal on scaled-back scheme neglects Palestine.
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Report: Groundwater Pumping a Major Cause of Declining Water Storage in the Middle East
Satellite data shows the Tigris and Euphrates river basins are yet another example of how groundwater is being pumped at unsustainable rates across the world.
The Stream, January 8: Oil Sands Mining Increased Water Pollution in Canada
Oil sand mining operations in Alberta, Canada have been shown…
Price of Corn and Soybeans Reached All-Time Highs in July, World Bank Says
The price of five internationally-traded staple crops rose 10…
Irrigation Expert Daniel Hillel Wins World Food Prize
For developing the principles behind more efficient irrigation systems — and for spreading those ideas around the world — Dr. Daniel Hillel, a soil scientist, has been awarded the 2012 World Food Prize.
Map: Interbasin Water Transfers in Iran
The country already has major water transfer projects moving 2,110 million cubic meters (557 billion gallons). Just two weeks ago, Iran began construction on a new $US 1.5 billion project that will transfer more water from the Caspian Sea.
The Stream, April 19: Australia’s Water Market
New photos published on the Guardian reveal that early construction…
The Stream, April 5: What Is Causing the Water Crisis in Ghana and Nigeria?
Policy & Accountability
Pollution, political unrest and corruption…
The Stream, April 3: Mega Water Projects in Asia
India's proposed mega project to link more than 30 rivers and…
The Stream, March 28: Diminishing Water Could Slow Clean Energy Development
Diminishing supplies of water, metals and biomass could slow…
The Stream, March 23: Water Security Is National Security
Water scarcity will likely create conflict in regions around…