September, 2010
Infographic: 10 Things You Should Know about Water + Energy
Written by Circle of Blue
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 04:34
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Key facts about a collision with national consequences.

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Infographic: North Dakota’s Rise To Domestic Oil Royalty
Written by Circle of Blue
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 04:13
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In just three years, North Dakota has established itself as the number four oil producing state in the nation.

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Voice of America
Written by Circle of Blue
Monday, 20 September 2010 11:36
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Circle of Blue’s Brett Walton is interview on Voice of America. Walton discusses the shipment of freshwater from Sitka, Alaska to India.

“The Voice of America, which first went on the air in 1942, is an international multimedia broadcasting service funded by the U.S. government through the Broadcasting Board of Governors. VOA broadcasts approximately 1,500 hours of news, information, educational, and cultural programming every week to an estimated worldwide audience of 125 million people.”

Brett Walton Interview (MP3)

 
Peter Gleick: Time for a “Cash for Water Clunkers” Program
Written by Dr. Peter Gleick
Friday, 17 September 2010 18:49
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The international water expert proposes a plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of the United States’ water resources.

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Study Shows Malaria Infections Increase Near Ethiopian Dam
Written by Brett Walton
Friday, 17 September 2010 17:19
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Reservoirs and stagnant streams created by dams can be conducive for mosquito breeding.

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Peruvian Amazon Drops to 40-Year Low
Written by Molly Walton
Thursday, 16 September 2010 18:06
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Prolonged drought in the basin has impaired economic activity in northeastern Peru.

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Steady Rains Deliver Needed Drink to Australia’s Murray-Darling
Written by Nadya Ivanova
Thursday, 16 September 2010 15:56
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Southeastern Australia springs back to life after 10 years of thirst.

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Egyptian Drinking Water Threatened by Nile Oil Spill
Written by Clyde Rastetter
Thursday, 16 September 2010 14:26
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Water purification stations shut down to prevent polluted water from entering filters.

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Water Demand is Flash Point in Dakota Oil Boom
Written by Steve Kellman
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 16:55
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Oil and gas production from the Bakken Shale is projected to use up to 5.5 billion gallons of water annually for as many as two decades.

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Running Dry: One Man’s Journey to Raise Awareness About the Shrinking Colorado River
Written by Circle of Blue
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 10:15
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In 2008 journalist and photographer Jon Waterman spent five months traveling the Colorado River to understand the extent of its shrinking. Waterman published his journey in Running Dry: A Journey from Source to Sea Down the Colorado River, which was released in May as part of his awareness campaign, the Colorado River Project. Here’s a look at the first chapter, and the start of Waterman’s exploration.

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