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Water Bankruptcy—Why Economic Growth Must Be Decoupled From Water Use

The architect of the water bankruptcy concept explains how water dependence threatens economic and national security—and why diversification matters.

29 Oct 2026

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Water Bankruptcy Is A Justice Challenge—Here Are 8 Reasons Why

Architect of water bankruptcy examines eight interconnected justice challenges and explains why justice plays a central part.

20 Oct 2026

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The Political Economy of Water Bankruptcy-Who Benefits and Who Pays

The architect of the water bankruptcy concept explains why reform stalls even when solutions are known, and who benefits and who pays.

13 Oct 2026

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Coolcations: tourism boom is taking a toll on chillier destinations

More travellers headed north in summer 2026, choosing northern European destinations to escape the heat.

08 Oct 2026

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13 Misconceptions To Avoid When Trying to Understand Water Bankruptcy

The architect of the water bankruptcy concept explains how it differs from water crisis and why the distinction matters for policy action.

06 Oct 2026

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Water failures in England and Wales are a warning for Canada and the US

From Thames Water to Calgary and DC Water, known infrastructure risks become crises when maintenance and oversight are delayed.

24 Sep 2026

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Five Reasons Climate And Clean Air Action Is An Investment, Not A Burden

UN report finds climate and clean air action can return $15 for every $1 invested, while improving health and the economy.

08 Sep 2026

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A dual strategy of ecological restoration and smart forecasting for a flood-resilient Bangladesh

Bangladesh must combine wetland restoration with AI-powered forecasting to build long-term flood resilience.

08 Aug 2026

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Why the Spokane wildfires became so catastrophic

The Spokane wildfires reveal how climate, fuel buildup and development in fire-prone landscapes can amplify wildfire disasters.

03 Aug 2026

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The Caspian Sea has lost an area nearly the size of Sicily: human activities are a major reason why

Human activity and river diversion, alongside climate change, are rapidly shrinking the Caspian Sea and threatening its ecosystems and economy.

22 Jun 2026

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Overnight trains: why sleeping all the way to your holiday destination is a growing (and green) option

Europe’s sleeper trains are making a comeback, offering a greener, slower alternative to short-haul flights across the continent.

16 Jun 2026

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Shutting Iran’s oil wells may be straightforward – but the consequences are not

Why shutting down Iran’s oil wells could cause lasting damage far beyond the current Strait of Hormuz crisis

05 May 2026