(par 9.7.2.1) Africa- Coordination Between Industry Sectors Key to Easing Water Scarcity
Coordination between industry sectors key to easing water scarcity https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/2014/09/12/coordination-between-industry-sectors-key-easing-water-scarcity Amantha Perera/IRIN Manufacturing, agriculture and energy sectors are going to have to coordinate their water use much more efficiently if water scarcity is to be avoided, say experts. “In the next 30 years global water needs are going to rise by at least 30 percent, […]
(par 9.7.2.1) Water shortages are due to management, not sabotage
Water shortages are due to management, not sabotage http://www.bdlive.co.za/opinion/2014/10/17/water-shortages-are-due-to-management-not-sabotage by Rolfe Eberhard, October 17 2014, 06:03 Rolfe Eberhard THE risks underlying the recent water shortages in Gauteng are much more serious than the official spokespeople would have us believe. Sound solutions can be implemented only if we properly understand the causes. The answers lie in […]
(par 9.7.1) World governments failing Earth’s ecosystems, says top conservationist
World governments failing Earth’s ecosystems, says top conservationist https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/nov/09/world-governments-failing-earths-ecosystems-says-top-conservationist Julia Marton-Lefèvre, director general of the IUCN, says political leaders have not properly embraced conservation Oliver Milman @olliemilman Governments are lagging behind on international commitments to safeguard the planet’s ecosystems, with politicians failing to grasp that economic growth depends upon environmental protection, the head of the […]