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Doubts Emerge as Europe Tests Common Waters

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The European Union may soon boast a long-awaited common water…

Water Allocations for Californian Farmers Increased, But Only Somewhat

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Farmers south of California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta can expect to receive about 10 percent of their federally allocated water this spring, so says the U.S. Department of the Interior. That's up from zero, after heavy rain- and snow-fall in the Sierra's had the Bureau of Reclamation reassess earlier predictions Tuesday.

World’s Largest Rivers Are Losing Water, New Study Says

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One-third of the 925 rivers analyzed from 1948 to 2004 have showed “significant changes” in water levels.

Climate Chaos Reveals Pattern: Africa’s Sahel Region Faces Recurrent Megadroughts

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When in 1968 Garrett Hardin published in the Science journal…

New Report: Turbid Water Stirs Up Future of Insecurity for Asia

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Asia faces unprecedented water challenges, experts say, but solutions are within reach.

A Longer, Dryer Lent: Mexico City Authorities Keep Taps Closed during Easter Holidays

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While Pope Benedict XVI prepares to sprinkle holy water during…

Australians Watch Murray-Darling Water Levels Sink to Record Lows; Situation “Bleak,” Officials Say

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May marks the season for rainmakers in Australia. As the month…

The Windy City Blows Off Toxins to the Ocean

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Chicago is famous for dyeing its river green on St. Patrick’s…

Globalized Water vs. Globalized Cola?

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When water taps dry up, Lemon Cola may fill out the emergency…

Worldwide Drought May Soon Knock on Britain’s Door

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Facing severe water shortages, England now offers its citizens…

John Elkington: The Phoenix Economy – a new paradigm for sustainable business

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John Elkington discusses The Phoenix Economy, a new report about a possible economic renaissance.

Faucet Flambé in Colorado Sparks Concern About Natural Gas Leaks

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Water and fire don't mix, but in Colorado such idioms may soon explode.