http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/09/28/world/asia/choking_on_growth_2.html
China's exponential growth is putting an enormous strain on its natural resources. This New York Times article outlines the rapid decrease in groundwater as growing cities, agriculture and industry all compete for a limited supply of water and what will happen when that supply runs out. Part of an excellent ten part series on China called "Choking on Growth".
Thursday, December 9, 2010
International Rivers: About Dams
http://www.internationalrivers.org/en/node/287
In order to educate the public about dams, structural entities that many people perceive as entirely positive, International Rivers has created this webpage that provides fact sheets and links about the negative consequences of dam building and the reasons why we need to rethink our water infrastructure.
In order to educate the public about dams, structural entities that many people perceive as entirely positive, International Rivers has created this webpage that provides fact sheets and links about the negative consequences of dam building and the reasons why we need to rethink our water infrastructure.
Human Rights Violations Dammed Off at Three Gorges
http://www.internationalrivers.org/en/china/three-gorges-dam/human-rights-dammed-three-gorges
If you liked what you saw on the International Rivers home page, then you'll want to read this in-depth eyewitness report documenting human rights violations and forced migrations associated with the creation of the Three Gorges Dam. Now in PDF form!
If you liked what you saw on the International Rivers home page, then you'll want to read this in-depth eyewitness report documenting human rights violations and forced migrations associated with the creation of the Three Gorges Dam. Now in PDF form!
International Rivers: Three Gorges Dam
http://www.internationalrivers.org/china/three-gorges-dam
Part of the webpage of grassroots organization International Rivers, this overview of the massive human rights catastrophe that is the Three Gorges Dam provides link after link of startling facts and stories, in the form of photos, videos, fact pages, and essays. Find out how dams displace hundreds of thousands and destroy ecosystems!
Part of the webpage of grassroots organization International Rivers, this overview of the massive human rights catastrophe that is the Three Gorges Dam provides link after link of startling facts and stories, in the form of photos, videos, fact pages, and essays. Find out how dams displace hundreds of thousands and destroy ecosystems!
BBC: World Water Crisis Map
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/world/2000/world_water_crisis/default.stm
A great tool for students, this interactive hyperlink map allows you to click on any part of the world and find out what water conflicts are going on there! Being a dilletante in the world of water law and conflict, this map helped me see the big picture (no pun intended). It also divides research time half! So easy!
A great tool for students, this interactive hyperlink map allows you to click on any part of the world and find out what water conflicts are going on there! Being a dilletante in the world of water law and conflict, this map helped me see the big picture (no pun intended). It also divides research time half! So easy!
International Water Law Project
http://www.internationalwaterlaw.org/
An incredibly comprehensive, up to date resource.
PR Blurb: "The mission of the International Water Law Project (IWLP) is to serve as the premier resource on the Internet for international water law and policy issues. Its purpose is to educate and provide relevant resources to the public and to facilitate cooperation over the world’s fresh water resources. As the subject evolves and develops, the IWLP will continue to update its pages and databases."
An incredibly comprehensive, up to date resource.
PR Blurb: "The mission of the International Water Law Project (IWLP) is to serve as the premier resource on the Internet for international water law and policy issues. Its purpose is to educate and provide relevant resources to the public and to facilitate cooperation over the world’s fresh water resources. As the subject evolves and develops, the IWLP will continue to update its pages and databases."
World Water Council
http://www.worldwatercouncil.org/
From the website: "The World Water Council was established in 1996 in response to increasing concern from the global community about world water issues. Its mission is to promote awareness, build political commitment and trigger action on critical water issues at all levels, including the highest decision-making level, to facilitate the efficient management and use of water in all its dimensions and on an environmentally sustainable basis. The WWC has been granted special consultative status by UNESCO and ECOSOC."
From the website: "The World Water Council was established in 1996 in response to increasing concern from the global community about world water issues. Its mission is to promote awareness, build political commitment and trigger action on critical water issues at all levels, including the highest decision-making level, to facilitate the efficient management and use of water in all its dimensions and on an environmentally sustainable basis. The WWC has been granted special consultative status by UNESCO and ECOSOC."
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