Water – another global ‘crisis’?

2 February 2009 By Richard Black Environment correspondent, BBC News website Sharper, more intense rains may reduce the water available to farmers If you look at the numbers, it is hard to see how many East African communities made it through the long drought of 2005 and 2006. Among people who study human development, it [...]

Australia’s Dry Run

The following article about Australia’s Darling River was found at National Geographic. The people of Australia depend on the water from the Darling for agriculture, drinking water, and tourism. As the Darling river begins to run dry, Australians find themselves facing the loss of one of their greatest sources of pride. Be sure to follow [...]