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Dams Demolished, Rivers Revived

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Dam decommissioning accelerates in the Pacific Northwest.

Alternative Adventure: Eco-explorer David De Rothschild to Travel the Pacific in Plastic Ship

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After traversing Antarctica in 2004 and spending more than 100 days crossing the Arctic in 2006, in mid-November British adventurer and ecologist David de Rothschild will hoist sail across the Pacific Ocean on a boat made of plastic, or what he calls “the dumbest” product on the planet.

Jordan Plans to Give Dying Dead Sea New Life

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The Dead Sea's Salt Encrusted ShoreJordan's government is making its own plans to rejuvenate the shrinking Dead Sea with salt water from the Red Sea

Water Issues Dividing and Challenging the U.S.

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With floods across the Midwest, droughts along the Southwest, and legal skirmishes in the West and South—water issues are dividing the United States and challenging its citizens like never before. As first reported by Circle of Blue in July 2008, increasing competition for diminishing water supplies is driving the United States into an era of water scarcity.

Australia’s Adelaide: A Lesson for Urban Centers Facing the Global Water Crisis

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Australia’s fifth-largest city, Adelaide, could see its 1.3 million inhabitants relying more and more on bottled water over the next year, according to local politicians. Mounting consequences of climate change and sluggish national political action have led to high salinity levels and depletion of wildlife along the River Murray.

London on Tap: Reducing Bottled Water Consumption

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London authorities have paired up with Thames Water, Britain’s…

Peter Gleick: Safe Water During Disasters: Preparing Better for the Inevitable

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Disasters happen. Earthquakes, cyclones, hurricanes, tsunamis,…

Peter Gleick: The Kids Are Right: Turn off the Tap When You Brush Your Teeth

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How to Save WaterOne of the key solutions to our water problems is to use the water we have more efficiently.

Keeping an Eye on Water From Space

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Images Courtesy NASA Satellites are increasingly being tasked with keeping an eye on the planet’s fresh water supplies, giving scientists and governments new tools to track how water is used, who is using it, and how to better manage the fragile resource. Some of the results are alarming.

Environment to Round off GDP as Measure of Europe’s Success

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european union recessionAt a time when Europe struggles to emerge from economic recession, the European Union vows to create indicators for its well-being that go beyond calculating the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

China’s Dirty Water Leads to Protests, Some Reform

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The smoke stacks of the Baosteel Complex dominate the skyline of Baotou, Inner Mongolia. The anchor of the city’s economy, the iron and steel giant has historically dumped much of its wastewater into the Yellow River. Click image to enlarge.GlobeScan Survey Reflects Country’s Need For Dire Action, More Information

India Turns to Imports to Refill Depleted Food Stocks

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India is taking major steps to alleviate the effects of its devastating drought.