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Peter Gleick: Time for a “Cash for Water Clunkers” Program

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The international water expert proposes a plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of the United States’ water resources.

World Bank Report Endorses Integrated Approach to Water Management

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Rising population growth and food demand coupled with climate change will test World Bank’s water resource strategy

Bulk Water Company Plans to Export to India, East Asia and the Caribbean

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‘Water has to come to the people,’ president of S2C Global tells Circle of Blue.

Study Reviews Western United States’ Water and Energy Future

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Proposed western water supply projects are energy- and carbon-intensive, research group says.

PlayPump not a Panacea for Africa’s Water Problems

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A technology once heralded as a simple solution to Africa’s drinking water problem now stands as a broken, unused and poorly planned reminder of international water aid’s latest misstep.

Southern Australian State Plans to Save Additional 5 Billion of Liters of Water

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Australia Tackles water scarcity in New South Wales by funding projects such a recycled water for irrigation.

Peter Gleick: Water Lessons from Singapore

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"In a move with all sorts of political, economic, and environmental implications, the government of Singapore recently announced that it will not renew one of its two water agreements with its neighbor Malaysia."

First Inland Desalination Plant Opens in the UK

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Located in East London’s Beckton, the Thames Water desalination plant is slated to be used during times of drought. But some local politicians argue that the facility is a waste of energy.

Bulk Water Exports: Alaska City Wants to Sell the World a Drink

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Water shipped in large tankers designed for oil as a supply solution to the global freshwater crisis?

Experts Name the Top 19 Solutions to the Global Freshwater Crisis

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"...Decisions executives make to respond to freshwater scarcity will penetrate almost every aspect of their business operations."

Singapore Will Cut Water Imports from Malaysia, Pursue Self-Sufficiency

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Infrastructure to succeed Malaysia import agreement, expiring in 2011.

Climate Change, Population Growth Threaten to Dry Up Britain’s Rivers

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As Britain's water supply faces fluctuation, an environmental group is calling for systemic reform and improved conservation.