Tag Archives: drought
Widespread Drought and Devastated Crops: The Middle East in 2008
The following words come to mind as I think of the Middle East – oil, Iraq, war, Palestine, Israel, and desert. I know, I know, many of the words on my list are mere impressions of media-induced messages, but one … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, dam, drinking water, drought, economy, international, iraq, middle east, rivers, sustainability, water availability
Barcelona Imports Water from France (no, not Perrier)
This ship, docked in Barcelona, Catalonia, is carrying 5.3 million gallons of water in 20 storage tanks. This water will serve up to 180,000 people for one day in the capital city. Photo courtesy AP/Manu Fernandez Spain is enduring a … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, drought, economy, general, water trade
Will water supply concerns overshadow the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing?
Over two million people are expected to visit Beijing this year for the Summer Olympic Games. In August, the population of the metropolis will crest 19 million souls. The arrival of so many visitors to China’s capital will result in exaggerated water … Continue reading
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An Island Dilemma = Dry Times Ahead
Drought and dry weather are seemingly the norm recently on two island nations nearly 10,291 miles (16,562 km) apart. Cyprus and New Zealand have been dealing with shortages of water continuing into 2008. Cyprus As highlighted previously on this blog, a dry winter with little rain … Continue reading
Filed under climate change, drinking water, drought, groundwater, international, water desalination
Drought and the Yangtze
A short video clip from the BBC on the current drought occurring around the Yangtze River in China. River levels are at record lows, and Chinese officials are discharging extra water from the Three Gorges Dam. Scientists indicate climate change … Continue reading
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Coca-Cola Encouraged to Close Plant in India
Research has just been released that suggests Coca-Cola should close a bottling plant in water scarce Rajasthan, India. The Energy and Resources Institute of New Delhi issued the report on January 14, 2008. This report was completed in response to … Continue reading
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Cyprus and Water Imports from Greece, Egypt, and Lebanon
The small island country of Cyprus may soon be shipping water on tankers from Greece, Egypt and Lebanon to supplement current dwindling water supplies. As previously on my water web-log, Cyprus has been facing drier than normal conditions for four … Continue reading
Filed under climate change, drinking water, drought, groundwater, international, water desalination, water trade
Drought Continues in Kashmir
The Kashmir region (India, China, and Pakistan) is hoping for additional precipitation in form of snow. The region, while traditionally arid, has received little snow or rain over the past several months to replenish waterways. December 22nd commenced an annual season of 40-days known as “Chillai … Continue reading
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Peter Gleick and Water for the Future – NPR Interview
Peter Gleick, founder of the Pacific Institue (an environmental think-tank), talks about global water supply, climate change, and alternative water supply options for the future on NPR’s Fresh Air. Thanks to my friend Seldom for sending this link!
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Kashmir Region Prepares for Harsh, Dry Winter
The region known as Kashmir is experiencing water shortages, as there has been little rainfall over the past three months. Weather outlooks for the coming weeks expect more dry weather, and main rivers and lakes in the region have water … Continue reading
Filed under asia, drinking water, drought, groundwater, india
