Ensemble projections of future streamflow droughts in Europe
European Geosciences Union - See Abstract
Abstract. There is growing concern in Europe about the possible rise in the severity and frequency of extreme drought events as a manifestation of climate change.
World Bank launches Thirsty Energy Initiative
Diego J. Rodriguez
Thirsty Energy – World Bank launches global initiative on Energy and Water
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Conflict over water in cross-border river basins – the need for peaceful cooperation
Peter Brabeck-Letmathe
Mighty River Jordan matters more than any other river – for three religions, for the people living alongside it, for thousands of years of history and as both a joint resource and a dividing line for countries in today's rather difficult political environment.
Half the world may live under "water stress" by 2030: Ban Ki-moon
Xinhua
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Tuesday warned that by 2030, half the people on Earth would be living under "water stress," a measure defined as less than 1,700 cubic meters of water available per person per year, unless action was taken.
Twenty more "Niles" needed to feed growing population - leaders
Alister Doyle
Sep 10 , 2012
Factbox - Regions where water disputes are fuelling tensions
Astrid Zweynert
July 23 (AlertNet) - Disputes over water are common around the world, exacerbated by climate change, growing populations, rapid urbanisation, increased irrigation and a rising demand for alternative energy sources such as hydroelectricity.
World over-using underground water reserves for agriculture
Chris Wickham
LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - The world is depleting underground water reserves faster than they can be replenished due to over-exploitation, according to scientists in Canada and the Netherlands.
Factors Driving the Poverty Cycle
This image shows the root causes of the poverty cycle.
Map of Estimated Dates for Achieving the Millienium Development Goals
Map showing the estimated dates for achieving the Millienium Development Goals.