Resources and Security

OPINION: Water Trading in China: A Step Toward Sustainability

by Yingling Liu on May 13, 2008
A new regulation from the Chinese water authority may hold the key to achieving water sustainability in this thirsty country.

Are Myanmar’s Storm Victims Suffering Needlessly?

by Ben Block on May 9, 2008

Mangroves, heavily deforested in Myanmar, provide critical habitat and prevent coastal erosion. But scientists disagree whether they could have lessened the impact of Cyclone Nargis.

Desalination Raises Environmental, Cost Concerns

by Ben Block on April 28, 2008

U.S. National Research Council calls for more research to address the "considerable amount of uncertainty" regarding desalination plants.

World Mayors Propose Urban Water Declaration

by Ben Block on March 28, 2008
Turkey is leading a global effort to set urban drought prevention targets as part of the next World Water Forum.
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