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A guide to easy ways to reduce water consumption and preserve our most precious resource.

There is concern that mining groundwater has a negative impact on water stores and ecosystems. Regulation may be critical to help to aid in a global water crisis.

Professor says that in just two decades the world will face massive upheaval because vital resources will be in short supply.

Research suggests the Australian drought is not caused by climate change. Households are burdened by water shortages but water is diverted towards wrong agriculture.

By merging organic farming and industrialization, farmers are able to reduce their negative impact on the environment.

UN CEO Water Mandate calls for corporate and government action but goes largely ignored. Only 20 of 1000 companies who attended the World Ecoonomic Forum have signed.

Could GM crops in Britain be the answer to raising food production and ensuring future generations eat?

When reservoirs are low and weather is dry, reduce your garden's need for water by xeriscaping, switching to targeted irrigation, and protecting plants with mulch.

Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech, famous for its vibrant blues teamed with cacti, bamboos and garden water features, offers ideas for garden design in global warming times.

The global food crisis is affecting more than 1 billion people worldwide, and officials are predicting that global food shortages and famine are going to get much worse.

Recent pollution of the Yarmouk River with oil waste and sewage has again brought the problem of chronic water shortage in the Middle East into sharp focus.

Chronic malnutrition has become a multi-generational issue, and the global food shortage has an economic impact that goes far beyond the ability to buy enough food.

California faces a multibillion dollar budget deficit, its economy is reeling from one of the country's worst housing bubbles, and water shortages are at drought levels.

Carry a message about water restrictions and drought. Teachers can model proactive behaviours embracing restrictions so that Art Classes become part of the solution.

Iraq depends on the Euphrates for its water needs. Huge dams built in Turkey and Syria, years of misuse in two Gulf wars and a severe drought are draining the river.

A summary of global warming news stories from 2006.

Touchstones Museum unites Robert Sanford, Julie Castonguay & Eileen Delehanty Pearkes for a Public Forum & Expert Panel on Water Issues in the Columbia Basin, BC.

Global warming dialog reached an abrupt departure point with the recent release of hundreds of hacked emails from the U.K. CRU (Climate Research Unit).

Conocarpus erectus is a member of the Combretaceae family. It is found on both coasts of tropical America and on the coasts of West Africa.

Some 2,392 rockets and 409 artillery shells containing cloud-seeding chemicals were fired into clouds in north China last week in a government initiative to bring rain.

Hurricane parties are a favorite, not just of New Orleans, but of all the cities that can fall directly in the path of an incoming hurricane.

Ethiopian indigenous peoples are threatened as much by colonial constructs of their identity as they are by bullets, drought and famine.

Mel Gibson takes us into the world of the ancient Maya civilization. Their beautiful but sometimes bizzare culture is one of histories greatest mysteries.

Primal Quest Utah is over and Team Nike/Powerblast has nabbed their 4th Primal Quest win. Here's a look at the top ten finishers in the most grueling Primal Quest ever.

About six million Iraqis - one out of five - do not have access to safe drinking water. Water-borne disease poses great health risks especially for children under five.

It 's easy to build or buy a rain barrel to reduce your water consumption. As a bonus you can lower your utility bill and do something kind for the environment.

Slum tours or reality tours offer tourists a chance to experience a side of India one can't get from staying in five-star hotels.

There are many social, health, and environmental reasons to stop eating meat and using any products that have been derived from animals.

Reno and Las Vegas are in the same state, but they are worlds apart. Some visitors think they'll find desert and little else when they visit Reno, but with Lake Tahoe in

Shared Water - Shared Opportunities. This the theme of the 2009 World Water Day celebrated by the UN next 22 March and this year dedicated to transboundary waters

As China grows richer, startling statistics show that safe water remains a "must-have" necessity for millions of Chinese dying from water contamination.

Chlorophyll is best known for its role in plant photosynthesis, but it's more than that. It is also a strong bactericidal, deodorizing, and a curative substance.

The supply of freshwater is critical to the environment. Global freshwater shortages, from human activity and climate change pose a threat to environmental biodiversity.

In an age of increasing pressure to conserve water, saving water in the home is an easy way to help both the environment and the wallet.

Buy a bottle, get one free! Yes, really, but you have to go to Mumbai.

With the rapidly spreading interest in organic foods and ingredients, "organic beer" has become the new buzzword in the worldwide brewin industry.

Oxfam America calls on the U.S. to fight climate change by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, and financing other countries' efforts to adapt to global warming.

The UN Commission on Sustainable Development looks at biofuels and sees potential problems along with the benifits of energy independance and reducing carbon emmissions.

Most famous for his stunning aerial photos of the Earth, Yann Arthus-Bertrand turns to the cinema in his new environmental movie HOME, released on June 5.

Valued as much as US$700 billion per year, the global water market presents opportunities to countries with effective water infrastructures & supporting systems.

Officials plan to use Thai villages for a development project, displacing over 80 000 indigenous people.

Buying bottled water is pouring money down the drain. Bottled water is no healthier than tap, has a huge negative impact on the environment, and costs consumers billions.

Coal is the most environmentally damaging fossil fuel. Coal mining, coal transport and coal use as an energy source add to the negative environmental legacy of coal.

Mérida, a colonial Andean city in the west of Venezuela, may be a life of hard work and graft, but it is also the perfect place to try out a new life in Chávez territory.

The hit Broadway musical Urinetown made a splash in Georgetown last night as Georgetown Globe Productions version of the show began it's run at the John Elliott Theatre.

The positive impact of eating vegetarian on the environment is twofold. It prevents pollution and avoids waste of resources. This part deals with resources.

As Jordan's water supply, from aquifers and river sources, diminishes, water scarcity in Jordan is set to become an increasing problem for the country's economy.

Fans of classic Twilight Zone episodes will enjoy this new Twilight Zone collection of graphic novels based on Rod Serling's original teleplays.

So the recession, health concerns or a desire to be self-sufficient has made you think about growing your own food. Here are some strategies for success.

Learn how to grow Kratom, an unusual and interesting tree, which is fairly easy to care for.