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Demonstrators at Copenhagen's Climate Conference
Photo by J. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue

“The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function," wrote Albert Bartlett, Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Colorado-Boulder, while assessing the sustainability of our planet. His statement is painfully insightful when we consider the global climate, water crises and ongoing Climate Change debates.

It’s evident – without water as part of the equation, there can be no long-term solution to climate change.

As we push forward with understanding the tangible consequences of Water + Climate, we also bring you an in-depth look at the historic United Nations climate conference in Copenhagen. As the COP15 talks unfold, and the future of Kyoto's successor remains uncertain, Circle of Blue invites you to follow our unique, multi-media coverage.

Water + Climate Features

Bottomless Precedent: BP Gulf Gusher Endemic to Global Oil Problem

Big spills and bigger damage to people and water resources around...

Experts Name the Top 19 Solutions to the Global Freshwater Crisis

"...Decisions executives make to respond to freshwater scarcity w...

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

The fifth installment of Workman's book details the Bushmen's pai...

The Struggle for Indigenous and Freshwater Rights at Copenhagen and Beyond

For two weeks in Copenhagen last month climate negotiators debate...

Q&A: Solomon’s Water

Water weaves through history, giving rise to conflict, collapses ...

Perspective: Sudan – Land of Water and Thirst; War and Peace

Circle of Blue introduces the first contributing column from Dr. ...

Epilogue from Steve Solomon’s Water The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power, and Civilization

The close of economic journalist Steven Solomon's book is a refle...

Freshwater Crisis Not Included in Final Copenhagen Accord Despite Calls For Action

The current climate accord negotiated at the United Nations confe...

Heart of Dryness: The Rule of Water for Botswana’s Bushmen

In the fourth installment of Heart of Dryness, author James G. Wo...

Climate Deal Not Accepted By All, But Copenhagen Conference Makes It “Operational”

COPENHAGEN—Seven countries, led by the tiny Pacific island nati...

Late Night Deal At Copenhagen Conference Seen As First Step

As the Copenhagen conference comes to a close, U.S. President Bar...

Analysis: U.S. Senator Inhofe’s Denier Rhetoric Not Heard in Copenhagen

The Obama administration revealed more commitments for climate ac...

Analysis: Obama Takes Copenhagen Stage While Palin Sits on Thinning Ice

Steve Solomon, author of the forthcoming WATER: The Epic Struggle...

Video: The Future of Wind Power

Denmark has pioneered wind power for commercial use over the last...

Video: Bill McKibben & President Mohamed Nasheed of Maldives in Copenhagen

South Asian paradise Maldives is one of the main countries most i...

U.S. Media Tarnishes Message of Copenhagen Climate Change Protest

The Global Day of Action began Saturday in the South Pacific wher...

Video: Copenhagen – Taking the Risk to Define a Zero Carbon, Clean Energy Future

Copenhagen, host of the United Nations Climate Change Conference,...

Final Week of Copenhagen, the Last Act of Negotiations Remains Unclear

Like all spellbinding human dramas the United Nations Climate Cha...

Video: Kumi Naidoo on Global Day of Climate Action

Interview with Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director Greenpeace Interna...

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Water + Climate News

Glacier Water Threatens to Flood French Alps Valley

French officials have begun pumping millions of gallons of water ...

Q&A: Upmanu Lall on India’s Nexus of Energy, Food and Water

Upmanu Lall talks specifically of three regions of India where ce...

Peter Gleick: More on Climate Deniers and Their Abuse of Science

An analysis of the special interest rhetoric behind climate chang...

Climate Change, Population Growth Threaten to Dry Up Britain’s Rivers

As Britain's water supply faces fluctuation, an environmental gro...

Water Disclosure Project Releases Surveys to 300 Companies

Newly-released Water Disclosure Project questionnaire focuses on ...

International Cooperation Needed to Save Aral Sea, UN Secretary-General

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits During a visit to five ...

‘Superberg’ Detaches from Antarctic Glacier, Could Disrupt Ocean Currents

A giant iceberg collided with a branch of the Mertz Glacier in ea...

New Protected Status for Lake Chad Highlights World Wetlands Day

Countries across the globe celebrated World Wetlands Day on Febru...

Glimmer of Optimism for Polar Ice in Antarctica

The Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) found that seawater temperatu...

Chavez Suspends Electricity Rationing in Venezuelan Capital after One Day

Drought-induced low water levels in Venezuela’s main reservoir ...

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Water + Climate Multimedia

Q&A: Upmanu Lall on India’s Nexus of Energy, Food and Water

Upmanu Lall discusses the intersections of energy, food and water... 

International Cooperation Needed to Save Aral Sea, UN Secretary-General

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits During a visit to five... 

Video: The Future of Wind Power

Denmark has pioneered wind power for commercial use over the... 

Video: Bill McKibben & President Mohamed Nasheed of Maldives in Copenhagen

South Asian paradise Maldives is one of the main countries most... 

U.S. Media Tarnishes Message of Copenhagen Climate Change Protest

Circle of Blue’s Aubrey Parker reports on-the-ground from... 

Video: Copenhagen – Taking the Risk to Define a Zero Carbon, Clean Energy Future

Copenhagen, host of the United Nations Climate Change Conference,... 

Video: Behind the Scenes with Greenpeace in Copenhagen

December 12 marked a global day of action where tens of thousands... 

Video: The World in a Giant Globe in Copenhagen

In honor of hosting the U.N. conference, Copenhagen’s city... 

Video: James G. Workman Discusses the Water and Climate Issues that Haunt Botswana’s Bushmen

Video courtesy of Vanessa Workman. The video above and corresponding... 

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