“Catastrophe is Here”. Water Scarcity Threatens One-Quarter of Humanity
An increasing number of the world’s people are facing “extremely high” water stress, but a great deal can still be done to reverse the damage.
Tag: water
Eight ways to halt global food crisis
There are serious challenges to global food supply everywhere we look. Intensive use of fertilisers in the US Midwest is causing nutrients to run off into rivers and streams, degrading the water quality and causing a Connecticut-size dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico.
Water crisis in the Philippines: Is it a case of poor governance?
The reeling water problem currently facing cities in the Philippines is an outcome of at least three factors, mostly ignored in policy fora.
Authorities pump water into Angkor Wat complex
The Apsara Authority is pumping water into the moat and ponds at Angkor Wat.
Call for all to protect environment
The Ministry of Environment and World Wide Fund for Nature on Saturday appealed to the public to help protect the earth.
Healthy ways to quench your thirst
The day is hot, you’re wiping beads of sweat from your forehead and all you could think about is grabbing a cold, sugary drink to cool down. Most of us have been guilty of this especially when the heat is too much to handle.
Exports, unequal supply make poor people pay more for water
Yogita has to fetch water up to six times a day – sometimes going out in the middle of the night – from a hand pump about half a kilometer from her house in India’s Madhya Pradesh state, leaving her baby son with a neighbour.
Venezuelans furious over major blackout
Furious Venezuelans endure a fourth day of a nationwide blackout.
In rural Nepal, solar irrigation helps keep families together
Bhadri Sarki used to walk for more than an hour to fetch enough water to irrigate just one apple tree.
New trucks to tackle water issues
Water Resources Minister hands over five trucks to provincial and city water departments to help with water issues.
Oddar Meanchey villagers want reservoir built
About 600 families in Anglong Veng appeal to build a reservoir due to lack of water.
Samroang city water shortages
Water Resources Ministry decides to dig a one-hectare pond to store day-to-day water for the Oddar Meanchey provincial prison.
Farmers told to conserve water
The government issued a directive yesterday urging farmers to plant and harvest rice only during the dry season this year.
Giving thanks to the wind, water, sun
On the last night of 2018, the tourist town of Siem Reap was filled with locals and foreigners who wanted to celebrate the start of another prosperous year. The main roads were decorated with neon lights, and loud music echoed everywhere.
Company nears water distribution
A water treatment facility in Kbal Chhay will resume distributing water after all technical standards are met.
Ministry warns of coming drought
Water Resources Ministry is calling on all Cambodians to conserve water due to fear of drought during the upcoming dry season.
Egypt and Ethiopia to discuss Nile dam dispute
Egypt to hold talks with Ethiopia in the next two weeks over an Ethiopian dam.
Water systems to counter disasters
The Ministry of Rural Development launches a groundwater monitoring system to counter droughts in seven provinces.
Kampong Cham pumps water to offset drought
Kampong Cham Authorities are attempting to minimise the effects of drought.
Trucks deployed amid clean water shortage in Preah Sihanouk province
Preah Sihanouk admin. deploys 3 trucks to transport water to waterless families.
Marubeni Corporation signals interest in water infrastructure projects
Marubeni to invest in water infrastructure.
Mega water project benefits 70,000 Sri Lankans
Sri Lanka lunches the Greater Kurunegala Water Supply and Sewerage Project.
Mekong water security sets off alarm bells in the region
Questions relating to international hydro-politics and the geopolitics of the Mekong River are becoming more imminent as riparian countries compete to get access to water resources, writes Chheang Vannarith.
Demand for water in capital increases
The general director of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority said that the capital is facing a shortage of water.
Rising water level alert
Ministry of Water Resources says that Mekong river water levels in Stung Treng and Kratie provinces have increased.
Liquid water lake discovered on Mars
A massive underground lake has been detected for the first time on Mars, raising hopes that more water – and maybe even life – exists there, international astronomers said Wednesday.
New action plan to aid environmental protection
Environment Ministry to strengthen efforts to protect environment and people’s health.
Battambang farmers optimistic about new project to build dam
A new dam project in Ek Phnom is expected to end ongoing drought problems.
Rice farmers battling drought in Pursat province
In Prangil commune, a canal runs dry as farmers push for its connection to a reservoir.
Schools close as taps run dry
A popular hill station retreat in northern India is reeling under a water crisis, forcing the state authorities to temporarily shut schools and suspend an officer for negligence.
