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The Stream, March 22: Closing World’s Water Deficit Could Cost $104 Billion Annually

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March 22, 2012

On World Water Day, we look at: Water Innovation Hindustan…

Infographic: Timeline of American Water Infrastructure Development (1651-2011)

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March 21, 2012

In the United States, turning on the tap and receiving clean water is viewed as so basic to the quality of life that Americans take it for granted. But, as this detailed and interactive timeline shows, it has been a long road to supply running water to virtually every household in the country, and maintaining these investments continues into the modern era.

Infographic: American Plumbing — Tapping Into Water Infrastructure

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March 21, 2012

At least 85 percent of Americans use a municipal water system for drinking water or sewer services. This interactive infographic explains how water moves to and from your tap.

Climate Change Alters the Calculus for Water Infrastructure Planning

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March 21, 2012

Adapting to climate change in the U.S., according to one estimate, will cost at least a half trillion dollars over the next four decades.

The Stream, March 21: Drought, Fire, and Kenya’s Wildlife

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March 21, 2012

Drought and Water Access A forest fire in China's Yunnan province…

The Stream, March 20: Connecting the Dots Between Water Stress and Food Prices

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March 20, 2012

Hydropower and Water Security Two of the world's biggest energy…

Map: Major Hydropower in China

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March 19, 2012

China is pushing its renewable energy agenda by investing in hydropower. By 2015, the Chinese government expects that its installed capacity from hydropower will amount to 300,000 megawatts, thus reducing the nation's reliance on fossil fuels.