The Forgotten South Caucasus: Where Oil and Water Mix
July 3, 2009
A “New Great Game” of Geopolitical Control Surfaces in Russia’s Old Backyard Read more
Despite Historic, Ecological and International Concerns, Turkey Vows Dam Construction
July 3, 2009
Turkey’s government announced Wednesday its plans to continue the construction of the controversial Ilisu hydroelectric dam in the underdeveloped southeastern Anatolia Read more
Dry Spell Weakens Kenya’s Hydropower
July 3, 2009
Amid prolonged drought and rising electricity demands, Kenya is struggling to maintain its power supply. Read more
Drinking from the Sea
June 29, 2009
Demand for Desalination Plants Increases Worldwide Read more
Yemen Uncovers Buried Water
June 26, 2009
After four months of exploration, engineers in Yemen have found an important new source of high-quality water. Read more
Peter Gleick: Water for Energy, the Bad Bet for Biofuels
June 19, 2009
In the ongoing debate about rethinking America’s energy future, there has been far too little discussion about water. Read more
White House Report: US to Face Floods, Droughts and Competition for Water
June 19, 2009
The White House issued last Tuesday an assessment of how global warming will unfold across the United States in the next century. Read more
Peter Gleick: Western Governors and New Thinking on Water
June 17, 2009
I had the opportunity this week to brief a group of western Governors and Canadian Premiers in Park City, Utah on water challenges and solutions. Read more
New Technology Gives Thirsty Plants a Voice
June 9, 2009
As many around the world anticipate the release of a new iPhone, plants in need of water are getting their own fancy gadget to “communicate” with their growers. Read more
Helsinki, Water and the Future of Chemistry?
May 29, 2009
HELSINKI — The first international Helsinki Chemicals Forum (HCF) is well underway, and among the topics being talked about is water. Read more
