Photograph by George Grall – Amazon horned frog – Ceratophrys cornuta – Source:National Geographic The Amazon has long been the lungs of the world. But now comes dramatic evidence that we cannot rely on it in the fight against climate change. Source: The Independent UK By Steve Connor Friday, 6 March 2009 It covers an [...]
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Today we go to China. A country imbued with a history of floods and droughts, China could now be facing an even greater challenge. After three decades of economic growth, hundreds of millions of its people have migrated to the cities. China is laboring under the pressure caused by a dramatic increase in demand for [...]
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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 [...]
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