Major Nevada Pipeline Project in Limbo

Plans for a major freshwater pipeline for the Las Vegas Valley hit a legal roadblock.
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U.S. Water Managers Gather at Global Conference To Brace for Climate Change

World water leaders come together to exchange ideas and propel action against climate change. Read more

Heart of Dryness: Botswana’s Bushmen Fight for Human, Water Rights

The fifth installment of Workman’s book details the Bushmen’s painful legal battle for water access against the Botswana government, which had begun to use “intentional, compulsory thirst” on the indigenous community. Left little choice, the Bushmen pursued court action to make access to water a fundamental human right. The Bushmen teamed up with local activists and a growing international movement to win what is considered a landmark case for indigenous rights as well as one of the national tests of whether humans are endowed with an inherent right to water, according to Workman. Despite the victory, there have still been reports of abuse and land battles by the government against the indigenous peoples. Read more

Perspective: Water, Energy, Economy, Poverty and Haiti

Circle of Blue’s columnist, Dr. Paul J. Sullivan, returns this week with a look at living conditions in Haiti before the disaster.
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The Struggle for Indigenous and Freshwater Rights at Copenhagen and Beyond

A look back at the concerns of indigenous communities during the historic climate talks in Copenhagen last month. Read more

China May Relocate 300,000 from Three Gorges Region

Water pollution and river bank instability pose more serious problems than expected.

Chinese officials are considering the relocation of up to 300,000 people from the reservoir banks formed by the Three Gorges dam, according to a draft government report obtained by the Guardian. Read more

Israel Increases Rates to Pay for Desalinated Water

Desalinated water is being connected to Israel’s national distribution system for the first time. Read more

Chavez Suspends Electricity Rationing in Venezuelan Capital after One Day

Drought-induced low water levels in Venezuela’s main reservoir prompted the government to cut energy delivery to the entire country. Read more

Climate Change To Heighten International Tensions Over Freshwater Resources, Analysis Finds

The Pacific Institute Analysis for the United Nations recommends coping methods for growing supply and demand gaps of transboundary rivers and aquifers. Read more

Peter Gleick: Water, Climate Change, and International Security

It would be nice if water resources fell neatly into national political boundaries. It would be nice if countries that shared water resources cooperated more. It would be nice if climate change wasn’t a growing threat to the stocks and flows of water around the world. Read more

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