Today’s Dearth Fact

Image:NASA More than half of the world’s estimated 10 million species of plants, animals and insects live in tropical rainforests. One-fifth of the world’s fresh water moves through the Amazon basin.

Revenge of the rainforest

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 [...]

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 [...]

Colorado River users may face frequent shortages by 2050

Photo: The Colorado River in Marble Canyon at the northeastern end of Grand Canyon National Park, northwestern Arizona. Gary Ladd Article: Shaun McKinnon – Apr. 21, 2009 12:00 AM Source:The Arizona Republic Warming Could Spur Water Crisis Colorado River water users will experience frequent shortages in the coming years as warmer, drier conditions squeeze an [...]

Imminent Water Crisis in India

Photo: Business Week The following article was found at The World’s Biggest Problems. They define their mission on their homepage. “The World’s Biggest Problems portal has a simple, clear mission: educating people all around the world about the biggest problems facing humanity. These problems have two criteria, they must be global in scope, and have [...]

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 [...]