Tag: water security
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Australia’s Water Emergency: Putting People before Profit
[R. Quentin Grafton and Dr John Williams] The current drought in Eastern Australia has focused the attention of all Australians on water but effective policy responses are missing in action. Isn’t it time to call it a water emergency? Quentin Grafton and John Williams write.
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Himalayas: Need for Global, Regional, and Local Climate Change Efforts more Pressing than Ever
[Aditi Mukherji] We can still step up our game and ensure that we bequeath a Himalaya which is no less majestic than the Himalayas that our ancient sages described in epic tales of the past. We owe it to our children.
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Singapore: Global Businesses Lead the Way in Water Conservation
[Dr. Asit K Biswas and Dr. Cecilia Tortajada] With demand for water in global industry needing to be managed, companies like Unilever and Nestlé have been leading the way. The challenge remains for Singapore and its many small and medium-sized businesses.
Environment Observer 