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Drought Led to Mayan Collapse
8 Mar 2012 - 01:01 by Local Press Report
GUATEMALA CITY (The Independent (United Kingdom)) — A reduction in rainfall led to the collapse of the Mayan civilization more than 1,100 years ago, a study has concluded.
EC Gives Sri Lanka $13.9 Million USD for Humanitarian Needs
11 Oct 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The European Commission on October 6 announced nearly $13.9 million USD for humanitarian aid, including water and sanitation, food production and shelter for displaced Sri Lankans.
Amazon at Lowest Level in 40 Years
14 Sep 2010 - 22:07 by Local Press Report
PERU, LIMA (The Independent (United Kingdom)) — The Amazon River is at its lowest level in over 40 years near its source in northeastern Peru, according to officials in Loreto province. Last week, the river's levels
Electricity Minister Resigns Over Power, Water Cuts
28 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
Iraq, BAGHDAD (The Independent (United Kingdom)) — Iraq's Electricity Minister resigned in the wake of public anger over frequent power and water cuts in the country this summer. Two Iraqis were killed after security forces fired on
Underground Water Could Capture C02 Emissions
8 Apr 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (The Independent (United Kingdom)) — Carbon dioxide emitted by power stations can be safely captured and buried in underground water sources, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. The researchers looked at
Underground Water Could Capture C02 Emissions
7 Apr 2009 - 16:02 by Local Press Report
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (The Independent (United Kingdom)) — Carbon dioxide emitted by power stations can be safely captured and buried in underground water sources, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. The researchers looked at
Underground Water Could Capture C02 Emissions
6 Apr 2009 - 20:57 by Local Press Report
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (The Independent (United Kingdom)) — Carbon dioxide emitted by power stations can be safely captured and buried in underground water sources, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. The researchers looked at
Underground Water Could Capture C02 Emissions
6 Apr 2009 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (The Independent (United Kingdom)) — Carbon dioxide emitted by power stations can be safely captured and buried in underground water sources, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. The researchers looked at
Cholera Outbreak Linked to Corruption Scandal
13 Oct 2008 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
Iraq, BAGHDAD (The Independent (United Kingdom)) — A corruption scandal involving Iraqi officials who accepted bribes to purchase expired chlorine from Iran is being blamed for a cholera outbreak centered in Babil Province.
UK: Minister Warns of Looming Water Wars
31 Mar 2008 - 10:09 by Local Press Report
LONDON, United Kingdom (The Independent (United Kingdom)) — - The world will face international conflicts over water resources unless action is taken to provide water supply to areas suffering from scarcity, according to Gareth
UK: Water Wars Loom Unless Action Is Taken, Minister Warns
31 Mar 2008 - 21:36 by Local Press Report
LONDON, United Kingdom (The Independent (United Kingdom)) — - The world will face international conflicts over water resources unless action is taken to provide water supply to areas suffering from scarcity, according to Gareth
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