Environment

In a new study, NGO's argue that governmental water policies in Africa are hindering rather than helping the impoverished communities they are designed for.

The concentration of water-intensive and polluting industries in China's dry Northern provinces is raising concerns.

Everyone knows about climate change - and now it's time for action.

Water infrastructure must be developed in parallel with sound institutions, good governance, greater attention to the environment and equitable sharing of costs and benefits.

Montreal Climate Change Conference lacked success on a comprehensive agreement, but some progress was made.

One can only hope that icy relations between governments melt away to leave understanding that climate change is increasingly affecting how life is carried out on this planet.

Growth and environmental protection do not have to be mutually exclusive.