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Investors Urged to Put Water Funds in Portfolios

Derek Markham — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:31:45 +0000

Forget gold, oil or soybeans. Put water funds in your investment portfolio, says a recent investment article. Water privatization and the water industry in general has caught the eye of investors and fund managers, which may lead to further increases in the importance of water issues across the globe. According to Market Watch: “The value of [...]

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UK Government Funds Major Marine Energy Study: What About U.S. ?

Scott James — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:00:15 +0000

UK Climate Change Minister announced to a conference this week that the UK government will begin screening for the marine energy projects in England and Wales. The screening is part of an effort by the United Kingdom to become a world leader in wave and marine technology. “It’s a signal really that we are very serious [...]

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Federal Water Subsidies Under Local Scrutiny

Scott James — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:00:55 +0000

The federal government has paid over $687 million in water subsidies to hundreds of California and Arizona farmers over the past two years, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data. Subsidy payments continue to flow even as municipal water restrictions in both states take effect to address drought conditions and low water levels. The two main [...]

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