Ensemble projections of future streamflow droughts in Europe
European Geosciences Union - See Abstract
Abstract. There is growing concern in Europe about the possible rise in the severity and frequency of extreme drought events as a manifestation of climate change.
World Bank launches Thirsty Energy Initiative
Diego J. Rodriguez
Thirsty Energy – World Bank launches global initiative on Energy and Water
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Half the world may live under "water stress" by 2030: Ban Ki-moon
Xinhua
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Tuesday warned that by 2030, half the people on Earth would be living under "water stress," a measure defined as less than 1,700 cubic meters of water available per person per year, unless action was taken.
Energy production threatens to strain nation’s water supply
Zack Colman
Oct 17 , 2012
The federal government must better monitor the nation's water supply as expanded domestic energy production threatens to further strain water resources, warns a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released Tuesday.
Policymakers agree ambitious global water monitoring initiative-expert
Julie Mollins
Sep 5 , 2012
An Andean woman drinks water from the Cortada lagoon in the Andean region of Cajamarca November 24, 2011. REUTERS/Enrique Castro-Mendivil
World over-using underground water reserves for agriculture
Chris Wickham
LONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - The world is depleting underground water reserves faster than they can be replenished due to over-exploitation, according to scientists in Canada and the Netherlands.
Engineers Without Borders: An Organization Working to Alleviate Poverty
This image gives the reader some basic information about Engineers Without Borders, an organization with active chapters all over the world. EWB employs engineers to design and implement sustainable projects in developing countries. There are chapters at both the university and professional levels.
Factors Driving the Poverty Cycle
This image shows the root causes of the poverty cycle.
Map of Estimated Dates for Achieving the Millienium Development Goals
Map showing the estimated dates for achieving the Millienium Development Goals.