2009 March | Circle of Blue WaterNews

Hope Shines Through Rain Clouds in Cyprus

Written by Nadya Ivanova
Tuesday, 31 March 2009 21:46
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When rain falls in Cyprus, it immediately floods news headlines. The water-scarce Mediterranean island is hoping to ease water cuts

New Legislation to Restore Watersheds & Wilderness in American West

Written by Sarah Haughn
Tuesday, 31 March 2009 18:44
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The long-suffering San Joaquin River and its environs can soon sigh a breath of relief, thanks to new legislation signed into law by President Obama.

Globalized Water vs. Globalized Cola?

Written by Nadya Ivanova
Tuesday, 31 March 2009 18:01
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When water taps dry up, Lemon Cola may fill out the emergency stock. A in a Norwegian church used lemon-flavored Cola in a baptism ceremony

Ethiopia Dam Erodes Local Relations

Written by Nadya Ivanova
Tuesday, 31 March 2009 15:41
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The air in Ethiopia may catch fire, as plans for a new hydroelectric dam on the Omo River spark tensions in a region with long-lasting conflicts over scarce water.

Digital Drought: Australia’s Future on Fire in Acclaimed Media Project

Written by Sarah Haughn
Tuesday, 31 March 2009 14:51
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Australia’s drought remains severe, but the award-winning interactive drama project, Scorched, offers a searing reality check for Australians nationwide.

Dry Spell Sabotages Arusha’s Rainy Season

Written by Nadya Ivanova
Tuesday, 31 March 2009 13:08
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ARUSHA, Tanzania — Arusha may be close to the equator, but the Municipal District of Arusha in northern Tanzania is struggling with an extended drought that compromises its wet season.

After Istanbul: Bridges Built and Burned Over Scarce Water

Written by Nadya Ivanova
Monday, 30 March 2009 18:13
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The United Arab Emirates might be rolling in oil and natural gas, but it could bring grist to its mill from water-scarce Australia.

Worldwide Drought May Soon Knock on Britain’s Door

Written by Nadya Ivanova
Monday, 30 March 2009 16:24
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Facing severe water shortages, England now offers its citizens less water than Egypt and might one day grow as thirsty as Australia.

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

Written by C.T. Pope
Sunday, 29 March 2009 13:59
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Race to Create Space: Plastic Bottle Offers Lightweight Response to Consumer Concerns

Written by Sarah Haughn
Wednesday, 25 March 2009 13:06
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Plastic remains the material of choice for bottled water, but corporations using it face increasing criticism from consumers concerned about environmental impacts.

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