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Green promises for India’s polls, but no fresh ideaAs India heads to elections, both the governing party and the main opposition look at issues ranging from solar energy to pollution to climate adaptation. -
Asian voters want environmental action, but are politicians listening?It's election season in Asia. Thailand went to the polls last month, with India, Indonesia and the Philippines to follow. Eco-Business finds out whether sustainability is an election issue in the world's most populous region.
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Irrigation, drought, sea level rise and more are causing salt to build up in soils around the world. What can we do?Water
Irrigation, drought, sea level rise and more are causing salt to build up in soils around the world. What can we do?
As salinisation threatens crops and ecosystems, farmers and policy makers seek solutions. -
Environmental NGO urges closure of Chinese hotel ‘spewing raw sewage’ on Cambodian resort islandCSR
Environmental NGO urges closure of Chinese hotel ‘spewing raw sewage’ on Cambodian resort island
This comes after the shut down of another Chinese-run facility in the island last month, following similar accusations of the resort polluting the sea, prompting complaints from area residents and inspections by authorities.
Water Treatment Opinion
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Tech accelerators help nonprofits fast-track technology aimed at solving environmental challengesCarbon & Climate
Tech accelerators help nonprofits fast-track technology aimed at solving environmental challenges
– Innovative partnerships provide the coaching, capital and connections needed to turn bright ideas into sustainable solutions. -
How water insecurity fuels global conflict– Although water-related insecurity can easily exacerbate tensions within and between countries due to its prime role in economies and human livelihoods, it is not yet taken seriously. What does it take for water risks to be on the agenda? -
We rely on water for everything we need. Why don't we manage it that way?– Water targets must be created alongside development goals, according to the head of WRI's Global Water program, Betsy Otto.
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What would the world be like if there was water for all?– Worldwide, 100 million families are stuck in a cycle of poverty and disease because of the lack of access to clean water. What would it take to slake humanity's thirst for water in a sustainable way?
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How clean water transforms lives– Particularly for women, access to clean water creates education and economic opportunities.
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Solar cells help purify water in remote areas–
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a water purification plant that provides clean water far beyond the reach of the electrical grid - thanks to solar cells.
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