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Water-Related Risks Strand $Billions in Energy, Mining, Power Projects

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Droughts, floods, and civic opposition cause huge losses.

2016 Preview: Investors Will See Tighter Connection Between Water and Climate

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Finance and environmental groups develop new standards for evaluating…

Price of Corn and Soybeans Reached All-Time Highs in July, World Bank Says

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The price of five internationally-traded staple crops rose 10…

Reports on Oil Shale Development, Water Infrastructure Financing

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Better investing through better information. Ceres, a coalition…

The Price of Water 2012: 18 Percent Rise Since 2010, 7 Percent Over Last Year in 30 Major U.S. Cities

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Rates have increased in many cities, but local conditions dictate by how much and how the increase is distributed. Chicago prices are up nearly 25 percent, while Los Angeles is down by 9 percent.

The Stream, December 19: The Price of Reliable Water in Texas

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The Texas state water plan, released every five years, recommends…

Israeli Data Company Makes a Splash in the Water Industry

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TaKaDu uses algorithms to save water, energy, and money for utility companies around the globe.
European Fracking Infographic

The Stream, February 1: Weather Extremes and Budget Balances

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While ordinary Chinese flood train stations, bus terminals and…

Top Global Businesses Report Water Risks, Assess Water Use

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The Carbon Disclosure Project’s water risk survey is one of many reports and tools addressing corporate water management.

Businesses Get New Blueprint for Managing Water Risks

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New guide from U.N. Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate outlines how corporations can successfully engage in water policy and management.

Report Highlights Lack of Water Risk Disclosure in Municipal Bonds

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The study identifies the need for major overhaul of how water risk is measured and reported in the U.S.