World Water Day is held every year on March 22 to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. With the severe drought that …
Oceans Without Fish in 40 Years?
Ok, "without fish" is a little bit of an overstatement, but a new report out by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and leading economists warns us that if fishing policies don't change, all …
UN: Dock 13 Million Fishing Boats to Save Global Stocks
Stark predictions lie ahead for the fishing industry if action is not taken immediately to preserve stock, according to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP). Warning that "virtually all …
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Raise the Price of Water, Experts Say
Water is a finite resource. It may seem abundant when you look at a globe, but the amount of water in the world that can be used for human purposes is not so large. With a real water crisis looming, …
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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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World Water Day 2009: Shared Waters, Shared Opportunities
More than 1 billion people world wide lack access to clean, safe drinking water1. That's about 20% of the Earth's population. More than 2.6 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation2. That's …
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