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Advancing Algal Bloom Chokes Lower Murray Darling River

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A vast swath of blue-green algae is making its way through Australia,…

Australia Summit: Droughts and a Verbal Heat Wave

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As droughts are hot on Australia’s heels, Maude Barlow –…

Melting Ice Blurs Borders and Freezes Relations

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Borders in this part of Europe haven't changed since 1861.…

Globalized Water vs. Globalized Cola?

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When water taps dry up, Lemon Cola may fill out the emergency…

Ethiopia Dam Erodes Local Relations

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The air in Ethiopia may catch fire, as plans for a new hydroelectric…

Digital Drought: Australia’s Future on Fire in Acclaimed Media Project

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Australia's drought remains severe, but the award-winning interactive…

After Istanbul: Bridges Built and Burned Over Scarce Water

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The United Arab Emirates might be rolling in oil and natural…

John Elkington: The Phoenix Economy – a new paradigm for sustainable business

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John Elkington discusses The Phoenix Economy, a new report about a possible economic renaissance.

Race to Create Space: Plastic Bottle Offers Lightweight Response to Consumer Concerns

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Plastic remains the material of choice for bottled water, but…

Water Designer Turns Box Thinking Inside Out

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While the recent UNESCO Water Report encourages stakeholders…

Faucet Flambé in Colorado Sparks Concern About Natural Gas Leaks

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Water and fire don't mix, but in Colorado such idioms may soon explode.

California Drought: Snowpack Inspires Consumers, Worries Water Experts

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One week after Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state-wide drought emergency for California, rangers reported Sierra snowpack levels at 80 percent of normal. While the measurements of this major source of water might seem cause for relief, experts hesitate.