The Dead Sea is shortlisted to be one of the new seven wonders of the world, but it must have an official support committee from Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority by July 7th. Thus far, …
The Maldives – An Island Nation Sinks As a Result of Global Warming
World leaders might be preparing to thrash out a post-Kyoto agreement on global warming, but in the interim, the phenomenon continues to have a significant impact on the earth's oceans. The Maldives, …
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Blue Planet Expedition: Alexandra Cousteau Visits the Okavango Delta, A Cradle of Life
This is the third post in a series that follows Alexandra Cousteau’s Blue Planet Expedition, a 100 day journey to 5 continents to study the interconnectivity of water. …
Blue Planet Expedition: Alexandra Cousteau's Study of Water Issues Around the River Ganges in India
This is the the second post in a six post series that follows Alexandra Cousteau's Blue Planet Expedition, a 100 day journey to 5 continents to study the interconnectivity of water. …
Waterborne Disease: A Common Issue in Many Parts of the World
Water might be the source of life but in many parts of the world, it can also be the cause of death. Millions of people around the world, particularly those in the global south do not have access to …
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Red River Rising: Thousands Evacuate Fargo
Thousands of people have been evacuated from Fargo, North Dakota as the surging Red River threatens to unleash the biggest floods the state has ever seen. …
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Blue Planet: A 100 Day Water Expedition by Alexandra Cousteau
This is the first of a six part series that follows Blue Planet, Alexandra Cousteau's hundred day expedition across five continents to study the interconnectivity of water. …
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World Water Forum: An Agenda for Privatizing Water?
The World Water Forum (WWF) held in Istanbul last week has turned out to be a more highly contentious event than anticipated by many. The forum got off to a rough start when Turkish police fired …
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A Sea Change: Documentary Shows Harsh Truth of World Without Fish
A world without fish? Though it might seem like a left-field concept to some, it's important that we don't forget that dinosaurs, dodos and other creatures that once roamed freely about our lands have …
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Article 31: The Right to Clean and Safe Water
As much as we take for granted that we can turn on the tap for an endless supply of water whenever we need it, the truth is that rapid industrialization, increasing agricultural use and pollution have …
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Dive Into the Ocean with Google Earth 5.0
Last month, Google announced the launch of Google Earth 5.0 - The Ocean, a new feature that enables users of Google Earth to dive beneath the water surface, explore 3D underwater terrain and browse …
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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Declares State Emergency Due to Drought
Although the last week has seen a massive flurry of rain and snow in California, the state’s drought situation is worse than ever and now into its third year. Most of the water from the recent …