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Dambisa Moyo: 'The world will be drawn into a war for resources'

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Decca Aitkenhead
Dambisa Moyo: 'The world will be drawn into a war for resources'
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The controversial writer and economist on why she believes the economic rise of China, combined with the west's complacency, leaves us facing a future of terrifying global instability

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2012/jun/24/natural-resources-and-development-china

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Animated map: U.S. drought in 2012

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Drought conditions have been at record levels in the contiguous United States for much of July, according to the National Drought Mitigation Center, which began monitoring drought conditions in 1999. The animated map below shows the spread of drought conditions since January 2012.

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http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2012/07/us/drought/index.html

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Higher CO2 Levels in Atmosphere May Speed Soil Emissions

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Nathanael Massey
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Forests may not help mitigate carbon dioxide pollution thanks to an uptick in CO2 emissions from decomposition

 

As higher levels of carbon dioxide permeate the Earth's atmosphere, scientists have long counted on forests -- which, as individual trees, grow larger in carbon-rich environments -- to soak up some of the excess.

But after nearly a decade and a half of observing forest ecosystems in controlled settings, scientists now see evidence that elevating carbon levels may cause forests to release as much extra carbon as they absorb.

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How to Make Global Fisheries Worth Five Times More

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ScienceDaily (July 13, 2012) — Rebuilding global fisheries would make them five times more valuable while improving ecology, according to a new University of British Columbia study, published July 13 in the online journal PLoS ONE.

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120713223937.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

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Factbox - Regions where water disputes are fuelling tensions

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Astrid Zweynert
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July 23 (AlertNet) - Disputes over water are common around the world, exacerbated by climate change, growing populations, rapid urbanisation, increased irrigation and a rising demand for alternative energy sources such as hydroelectricity.

Following are a few of the regions where competition for water from major rivers systems is fuelling tension.

SOUTH ASIA

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/23/uk-water-conflicts-idUSBRE86M0CL20120723

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Vast aquifer found in Namibia could last for centuries

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A newly discovered water source in Namibia could have a major impact on development in the driest country in sub-Saharan Africa.

Estimates suggest the aquifer could supply the north of the country for 400 years at current rates of consumption.

Scientists say the water is up to 10,000 years old but is cleaner to drink than many modern sources.

However, there are concerns that unauthorised drilling could threaten the new supply.

Huge resource

For the people of northern Namibia water is something that they either have too much of or too little.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18875385

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