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Myanmar: Clean Water the Top Priority for Myanmar — Relief Workers
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by Local Press Report
Germany, HAMBURG (Der Spiegel Online (Germany)) — — Getting clean water to survivors of the cyclone that ravaged Myanmar two weeks ago is one of the top priorities for international aid workers, but Myanmar's government
Belgium: EU Studies River Catchment Areas
26 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
BRUSSELS, Belgium (European Commission, Environment DG) — — A European Union study found that several models for estimating water pollution in river catchment areas can be used in areas where climate and agricultural practices are very different.
Pakistan: Study Calls for Stormwater Drainage Plan
26 May 2008 - 22:29 by Local Press Report
Pakistan, karachi (Daily Times (Pakistan)) — — A new study on rainfall in Karachi and its effects on civic services calls for immediate preparation of a stormwater drainage master plan.
The study by Sir Syed University of
Project Aims to Clean Up Polluted Water Supply in Prilep, Macedonia
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SKOPJE, Macedonia — — Macedonian officials are preparing to launch a $15.6 million USD project to build a water purification station to treat wastewater in the Prilep region along the Orevoecka River.
Czech Republic: Cutting Sulfur Pollution Reduces Nitrates in Watershed
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by Local Press Report
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (European Commission, Environment DG) — — Cutting sulfur-based pollution can reduce nitrate output from forest watersheds, according to new research from the Czech Republic.
Increased nitrogen entering
Slovenia: Jarc Calls for More Progress Toward Drinking Water, Sanitation
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by Local Press Report
new yorK, ny, united states (Slovenian Press Agency) — — Not enough progress has been made worldwide toward securing access to drinking water and sanitation, according to Slovenian Agriculture Minister Iztok Jarc.
Speaking at the 6th session of the
Pakistan Faces Shortages for Summer Crop Planting
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — — Pakistan's summer planting of crops could be disrupted as a government water organization has predicted a drop in water supply by as much as 20 percent.
Both Sindh and Punjab provinces
Punjab Plans Strategy on Safe Drinking Water
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, CHandiGarH — — The northern state of Punjab, the granary of India, plans to initiate a comprehensive strategy to provide safe drinking water in rural areas through proper monitoring of water supply programs.
China Development Bank Loans $82 Million USD for Taihu Lake Cleanup
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — — The China Development Bank will provide $82 million USD in loans for the improvement of water quality in East China's Taihu Lake.
The loan announced earlier this month, brings total investment
India's Water Ministry Sets Goals for Integrated Water Resources Management
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — — To cope with India's fast-growing population and rapid urbanization and industrialization, as well as variations in water availability and water quality, the Indian Water Resources Ministry
EU Warns CEE Countries on Environmental Permits
12 May 2008 - 23:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SOFIA, Bulgaria — — The European Union has sent a written warning to Bulgaria, Slovenia, Estonia and several other countries over failure to register industrial plants and submit targets for carbon dioxide emissions.
New Indo-Nordic Private Equity Firm Targets Indian Utilities
12 May 2008 - 22:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
OSLO, Norway — — Indo-Nordic, a Norway-based private equity fund, was created with the goal of investing in energy and utilities in India, including water, energy.
But while the company sees great
Bulgaria: Black Sea Resorts Face Pressure Due to Pollution
12 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
SOFIA, Bulgaria (The Telegraph (United Kingdom)) — - Beaches on Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast are threatened by pollution, which in turn threatens the country's tourist industry.
The overloaded infrastructure in the coastal areas right now
Switzerland Helps Improve Supply in Berovo, Macedonia
5 May 2008 - 23:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SKOPJE, Macedonia — — The Swiss government is supporting a $7.7 million USD project to improve water supply for residents in the city of Berovo.
The total project cost is $7.7 million USD.
The Macedonian government
World Bank Lends China $84 Million for Han River Pollution
5 May 2008 - 21:49 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc — — The World Bank last week approved an $84 million USD loan to the Chinese government to reduce pollution in the Han River area in Hubei province.
The project will focus on nine
China Makes Little Headway in Cleaning Up Huaihe River
5 May 2008 - 21:49 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, India, BANGALORE, China — - China's efforts to curb pollution in the Huaihe River basin seem to be making little headway, with a Ministry of Environmental Protection report indicating that the river
Water Supply Irregular, Unsafe in Kazakhstan
5 May 2008 - 23:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ASTANA, Kazakhstan — — Although Kazakhstan's water technically meets the UN standards for safe drinking water, a large number of people in the Central Asian country reportedly are suffering
Romanian Officials Uninterested in River Water Pollution
5 May 2008 - 23:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BUCHAREST, Romania — - Romania is the biggest producer of garbage among all the 27 member states of the European Union (EU), and authorities' failure to enact regulation and sanctions to
China: Hong Kong Gives Tax Breaks for Environment
5 May 2008 - 21:49 by Local Press Report
China, HONG KONG (Chinese Environmental Protection Administration) — — Hong Kong plans to introduce different types of tax cuts as an incentive for businesses investing in environment-friendly machinery and facilities, according to the Hong Kong Special
Vietnam: Government Spends Millions to Clean Nhue and Day Rivers
5 May 2008 - 21:49 by Local Press Report
Vietnam, HANOI (Thanh Nien (Vietnam)) — — The government has spent some $205 million USD to revive the Nhue-Day river basin.
Under the government's action plan for the Nhue and Day rivers, 12 major projects will be started to
Germany: Decentralized Treatment Plants Expected to Grow in Europe
5 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
Germany, MUNICH (Environdesk (Belgium)) — - The number of small-scale, decentralized wastewater treatment plants in Europe is expected to reach some 10 million,according to an new consultation and information
Bulgaria: Conference Discusses Green Building in EU
5 May 2008 - 23:41 by Local Press Report
SOFIA, Bulgaria (Sofia Echo (Bulgaria)) — — Government officials, NGOs, think tanks, developers, lawyers, energy auditors, consultants and architects gathered in the Romanian capital at the end of last month to
Supply, Sanitation Development Uneven in Macedonia
29 Apr 2008 - 06:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
SKOPJE, Macedonia — — Sanitation is a top priority for urban areas in Macdeonia, but in rural areas there remains much work to be done.
That's the finding of the latest study from the Ministry of Health.
Public Tender for Svishtov Plants Expected in June
29 Apr 2008 - 06:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Bulgaria, SVISHTOV — — The announcement of a public tender for design and construction of water purification plants in the northern Bulgarian city of Svishtov is expected by June.
Mayor Stanislav Blagov is
Romania's Danube Delta at Risk of Disappearing
29 Apr 2008 - 06:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BUCHAREST, Romania — — The Romanian Government needs at least $56 million USD to ecologically reconstruct around 600 square kilometers in the Danube Delta in the next two years.
The delta is a specially protected
Czech Republic: Linde Group Eyes Eastern Europe Markets
29 Apr 2008 - 06:52 by Local Press Report
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (Gas Wo rid) — — Water treatment provider the Linde Group is eying opportunities in the new EU markets in Eastern Europe, including the Baltic states, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary
Bangalore Steps Up Water Conservation Drive
28 Apr 2008 - 21:38 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
India, BANGALORE — — As part of its water conservation drive, the government-owned Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has invited tenders within the next week that seek to replace 15-centimeter diameter
World Bank Approves $5 Million USD to Help China Adapt to Climate Change
28 Apr 2008 - 21:38 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — — The World Bank is extending a $5 million USD grant to China to help it adapt its water and agricultural sectors to climate change, the bank said.
The bank's board of executive
New Climate Panel Report Says India on Brink of Water Crisis
28 Apr 2008 - 21:38 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, BEIJING, India, China, OSKAnews — — A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predicts that India will face a water crisis in the next few decades, with per capita water availability projected to decline to
Urbanization to Remain Challenge for China's Policy Makers
28 Apr 2008 - 21:38 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — - China's unbridled pursuit of economic growth is creating a new challenge for the country's policymakers: rapid urbanization.
As mass migration to the cities in
Malaysia: Tali works in Deal for Wastewater Treatment in China
28 Apr 2008 - 21:38 by Local Press Report
Malaysia, KUALA LUMPUR (The Edge Daily (Malaysia)) — — Taliworks Corporation Bhd and Shenzhen Hanyang Investment Holding Co Ltd of China are teaming up for projects related to water supply wastewater treatment and municipal solid waste.
China: Reservoir Water Quality a High Priority
28 Apr 2008 - 21:38 by Local Press Report
BEIJING, China (China Daily) — — The government has made protection of water quality in Miyun and Guanting reservoirs a top priority, according to a circular released last week.
The reservoirs supply water to
Romania Revives Stalled CeausescuEra Canal Project
22 Apr 2008 - 00:04 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BUCHAREST, Romania — — Construction of the canal meant to connect the Danube, Europe's biggest river, and Romania's capital is expected to start by the end of this year with a total investment worth $712.5 million USD.
Climate Proofing Needed for Future Development Aid
22 Apr 2008 - 00:04 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sweden, STOCKHOLM — - The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is negotiating a new set of regulations with international development aid providers and beneficiaries to "climate proof" future development projects.
Despite Clean-Up, Lake Taihu Again Faces Algae Threat
21 Apr 2008 - 21:37 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — - Water pollution concerns have been renewed in China's third largest lake, Taihu, following reports of another large outbreak of bluegreen algae, similar to the one that
Climate Proofing Needed for Future Development Aid
21 Apr 2008 - 21:37 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sweden, STOCKHOLM — - The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is negotiating a new set of regulations with international development aid providers and beneficiaries to "climate proof" future development projects.
China's Helongjiang Province Sets Targets for Songhuajiang Pollution
21 Apr 2008 - 21:37 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — — Helongjiang province this month has set its water pollution control targets for the Songhuajiang River Basin.
It is focusing on four measures to tackle key pollution control
China Battles Lack of Drinking Water in Country's Northeast
21 Apr 2008 - 21:37 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — — Chinese authorities are battling a lack of drinking water affecting around 700,000 people in the north eastern Liaoning province, according to the official news agency Xinhua.
Kuala Lumpur Developers Urge Government Not to Require Water Tanks
14 Apr 2008 - 21:37 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Malaysia, KUALA LUMPUR — — The Kuala Lumpur Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (REHDA) has asked the city government to reconsider a proposed regulation that would require the construction
WHO Report Predicts India to Suffer Water Stress Due to Climate Change
14 Apr 2008 - 21:37 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
NEW DELHI, India — — India will experience severe water stress within a decade due to the effects of climate change, claims a recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Released to coincide with World
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