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Uganda: The problem of unsafe water and poor sanitation - in pictures - 1 views

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Simon Harrison on 17 Jun 11

The World Health Assembly is due to address water and sanitation for the first time in its history at its meeting this week. Water Aid is calling on leaders to provide safe water and sanitation to transform the lives of people in countries like Uganda, where the lack of access to these basic services is a major cause of disease

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The World Health Assembly is due to address water and sanitation for the first time in its history at its meeting this week. Water Aid is calling on leaders to provide safe water and sanitation to transform the lives of people in countries like Uganda, where the lack of access to these basic services is a major cause of disease</div>

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Water scarcity in Africa and the Middle East: get the data - 0 views

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Water scarcity

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Simon Harrison on 30 Aug 11

To give a better sense of the challenge facing these areas, here is data pulled together and mapped from two sources With a rising global population, increasing water use per capita and depleting reserves of groundwater, there's no doubt that blue gold, as water is sometimes called, is an increasingly precious resource.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">To give a better sense of the challenge facing these areas, here is data pulled together and mapped from two sources With a rising global population, increasing water use per capita and depleting reserves of groundwater, there's no doubt that blue gold, as water is sometimes called, is an increasingly precious resource.</div>

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Grabbing Water From Future Generations - Water Grabbers - National Geographic - 1 views

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Water grabbing

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Saudi Arabia Stakes a Claim on the Nile - Water Grabbers - National Geographic - 2 views

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Nile security Water

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Changes to water levels after three months of rain - interactive | Environment | guardi... - 2 views

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Water uk

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Africa land deals lead to water giveaway | Global development | guardian.co.uk - 1 views

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Water

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This will be the Arab world's next battle - 1 views

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population water supply

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Simon Harrison on 17 Jun 11

Population growth and water supply are on a collision course. Hunger is set to become the main issue

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Population growth and water supply are on a collision course. Hunger is set to become the main issue</div>

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India's water supply - 0 views

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weather water supply

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Simon Harrison on 12 Oct 11

Big business and technology join the fight for rural water supplies

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Big business and technology join the fight for rural water supplies</div>

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Map of Mali's Water Grabbers - National Geographic - 1 views

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Africa

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Mali's Wetlands Drained by Foreign Agribusiness - Water Grabbers - National Geographic - 1 views

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Africa

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Greening the Desert Pictures - Water Grabbers - National Geographic - 1 views

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Adaption

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2011 warmest year with La Niña event - 1 views

Environment secretary Caroline Spelman calls on water companies and public to plan now for 2012 water shortage

Climate la nina

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Simon Harrison on 05 Dec 11

Global Climate 2011: Warmest year with La Niña, 10th warmest year, lowest Arctic sea ice volume Average global temperatures this year so far are the 10th highest on record and are higher than all previous years with a La Niña event, which has a relative cooling effect, WMO reported

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Global Climate 2011: Warmest year with La Niña, 10th warmest year, lowest Arctic sea ice volume Average global temperatures this year so far are the 10th highest on record and are higher than all previous years with a La Niña event, which has a relative cooling effect, WMO reported</div>

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Drought risk high for England next summer, government warns - 0 views

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Environment secretary Caroline Spelman calls on water companies and public to plan now for 2012 water shortage

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Environment secretary Caroline Spelman calls on water companies and public to plan now for 2012 water shortage</div>

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Protect Antarctic waters before it's too late, says environment coalition - 0 views

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Antarctica

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Simon Harrison on 05 Jun 12

The Antarctic Ocean Alliance is urging the UK government to protect one of the last true frontier areas before it is damaged irreparably by human interference

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Antarctic Ocean Alliance is urging the UK government to protect one of the last true frontier areas before it is damaged irreparably by human interference</div>

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Ocean acidification is latest manifestation of global warming - 1 views

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Simon Harrison on 17 Jun 11

Carbon dioxide pollution adds to threat to world's oceans and marine species

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Simon Harrison on 01 Sep 11

Acidity is measured by its pH (power of hydrogen) value. Fresh water has a pH reading of 7. Readings below that are considered to be acidic. Those above 7 are alkaline. Surface sea water had a reading of 8.2 a century ago.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Acidity is measured by its pH (power of hydrogen) value. Fresh water has a pH reading of 7. Readings below that are considered to be acidic. Those above 7 are alkaline. Surface sea water had a reading of 8.2 a century ago.</div>

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Food scarcity: the timebomb setting nation against nation | Global development | The Ob... - 1 views

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Food security

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BBC News - Rio+20 deal weakens on energy and water pledges - 1 views

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Rio

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Met Office warns of UK risks - 0 views

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Simon Harrison on 06 Dec 11

Britain will experience water shortages and flooding by the end of the century if temperatures are left unchecked, analysis shows

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Britain will experience water shortages and flooding by the end of the century if temperatures are left unchecked, analysis shows</div>

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Another 500 houses get flood help from the Environment Agency - 1 views

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Pickering is among 37 riverside communities where householders will get pumps, airbrick covers and doorguards to keep the water out The curious but so far effective defences of Eamont Bridge in Cumbria are serving as a model for other flood-risk areas which are getting £1,300,000 from the Environment Agency.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Pickering is among 37 riverside communities where householders will get pumps, airbrick covers and doorguards to keep the water out The curious but so far effective defences of Eamont Bridge in Cumbria are serving as a model for other flood-risk areas which are getting £1,300,000 from the Environment Agency.</div>

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A look at 'wind turbines' of the deep - 0 views

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Wind

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Simon Harrison on 05 Jun 12

The latest device to harness the power of the tides is being tested in the stormy waters off Orkney in the far north of Scotland.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The latest device to harness the power of the tides is being tested in the stormy waters off Orkney in the far north of Scotland.</div>

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Uganda: The problem of unsafe water and poor sanitation - in pictures - 1 views

Water scarcity in Africa and the Middle East: get the data - 0 views

Grabbing Water From Future Generations - Water Grabbers - National Geographic - 1 views

Saudi Arabia Stakes a Claim on the Nile - Water Grabbers - National Geographic - 2 views

Changes to water levels after three months of rain - interactive | Environment | guardi... - 2 views

Africa land deals lead to water giveaway | Global development | guardian.co.uk - 1 views

This will be the Arab world's next battle - 1 views

India's water supply - 0 views

Map of Mali's Water Grabbers - National Geographic - 1 views

Mali's Wetlands Drained by Foreign Agribusiness - Water Grabbers - National Geographic - 1 views

Greening the Desert Pictures - Water Grabbers - National Geographic - 1 views

2011 warmest year with La Niña event - 1 views

Drought risk high for England next summer, government warns - 0 views

Protect Antarctic waters before it's too late, says environment coalition - 0 views

Ocean acidification is latest manifestation of global warming - 1 views

Food scarcity: the timebomb setting nation against nation | Global development | The Ob... - 1 views

BBC News - Rio+20 deal weakens on energy and water pledges - 1 views

Met Office warns of UK risks - 0 views

Another 500 houses get flood help from the Environment Agency - 1 views

A look at 'wind turbines' of the deep - 0 views

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