Resources and Security
by Hannah Doherty on August 18, 2008 To revive the shrinking Dead Sea, water may be pumped from the Red Sea. Environmentalists warn the plan may lead to "ecological disaster."
by Ben Block on July 28, 2008 A World Bank Group internal review says investment projects fail to dedicate sufficient attention to long-term sustainability.
by Ben Block on June 27, 2008
Environmental indicators depict a nation with growing
ecological challenges. The report also brings attention to a nationwide lack of
sufficient environmental data.
by Ben Block on June 6, 2008
The European Union is debating waste management targets that
could double recycling rates across Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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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