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New “Water Barons”: Wall Street Mega-Banks Buying the World’s Water

This article was first published on December 21, 2012 by Market Oracle and Global Research A disturbing trend in the…

6 years ago
World Water Week: Water, ecosystems and human development | IUCNWorld Water Week: Water, ecosystems and human development | IUCN

World Water Week: Water, ecosystems and human development | IUCN

Water, ecosystems and human development is the leading theme of this year’s World Water Week. The annual conference on water…

6 years ago
Renewable Energy Saves Water and Creates JobsRenewable Energy Saves Water and Creates Jobs

Renewable Energy Saves Water and Creates Jobs

Credit: David Hogan Getty Images A common argument for expanding renewable energy sources is that technologies such as solar panels…

6 years ago
Scientists warn of salt pollution of freshwaters — salinityScientists warn of salt pollution of freshwaters — salinity

Scientists warn of salt pollution of freshwaters — salinity

An article published today in the journal Science warns of the dangers of increasing water salinity for human health and…

6 years ago
Understanding chemical byproducts formed during water treatmentUnderstanding chemical byproducts formed during water treatment

Understanding chemical byproducts formed during water treatment

IMAGE: During flash flooding, water treatment systems can become overwhelmed, allowing untreated effluent and household chemicals to flow into local…

7 years ago