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Nuts over water: Poor pistachio crop drives Iran-U.S. competition

October 9, 2008


An April frost and drought conditions in Iran have significantly damaged the Islamic nation’s pistachio crop — their second export behind oil. Now they face pressure from California Read more

Popularity: 4%

Tech-savvy Australia computes drought solutions

October 9, 2008

Could technology help alleviate the dilemma facing the Murray-Darling River Basin? Read more

Popularity: 4%

Opinion — Time to tap into water-wise farmers’ well of ideas

October 2, 2008


Circle of Blue covered the Pacific Institute’s newest report on water agricultural conservation last week. Read more

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San Diego residents to tighten their water belts

September 17, 2008

SAN DIEGO — Having called for a 10 percent reduction in water consumption last October, Mayor Jerry Sanders said in a press conference Tuesday that San Diego residents fell short this year. Read more

Popularity: 5%

Side effects of Fay and Hanna: More water for drought stricken Florida

September 9, 2008


Drought-stricken South Florida has found some relief in the past month from the torrential rains of Tropical Storm Fay, raising Lake Okeechobee nearly three-feet to a two year high. Read more

Popularity: 7%

Fishes and loaves: Miracle needed to restore Sea of Galilee

September 2, 2008


Water levels in the Sea of Galilee are at their lowest level on record, reports The Telegraph. Read more

Popularity: 7%

London mayor echoes Maathai: City needs to harvest rainwater, plant trees

August 29, 2008

LONDON — London, a city wrapped in the humidity of heatwaves and rainfall, is at risk for increased flooding as the globe warms, warns Mayor Boris Johnson. Read more

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Janus-faced Fay brings Florida out of drought

August 25, 2008

After nearly two years of alarmingly low water levels, the U.S. Drought Monitor has removed Lake Okeechobee from its list. Read more

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“Virtual water” does little for Palestinians

August 20, 2008

JERUSALEM - The drought in the Middle East continues to define tensions between Israel and Palestine. Read more

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Water thieves are terrorists, declares Australian Premier

August 15, 2008


Australia’s Murray-Darling river basin is drying up. As the water levels drop, South Australia’s Premier Mike Rann declares that diversion from the basin is an act of environmental terrorism and should be treated as a crime against the Australian people. Read more

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