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A study finds that predictions of climate change induced water shortages in the Middle East are not as certain as previously thought.

Wastewater is widely used for irrigation in farmland around many developing country cities, a report finds.

Glacier experts say climate change has caused north Peru's mountain glaciers to recede by 26 per cent in the last 33 years.

The United Arab Emirates has opened a new academy to tackle water shortages and facilitate training in water resources management.

Researchers have created maps highlighting areas at risk from groundwater arsenic contamination in South-East Asia and Bangladesh.

A new WHO report concludes that effective and affordable methods for tackling sanitation are essential to control water-borne diseases.

Research indicates that falls in Northern Hemisphere aerosol pollution will bring more frequent drought to the Amazonian rainforest.

Scientists in the Himalayan region have met to discuss collaboration on monitoring glacial retreat in the region.

A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.

A round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 25 February–12 March 2008.

 

Climate change will cause major agricultural losses in the Middle East and North Africa, warns the UN.

Two Latin American countries, Colombia and Costa Rica, have made the top ten of an environmental management rating.

Southern Africa's Zambezi River has become dangerously acidic, say Zambian scientists.

In a report released last month, the World Bank highlights a simple trick to save on irrigation while boosting crop yields in South Asia.

Research shows that a moderate, daily dose of folic acid could help the body rid itself of arsenic.

Chinese officials have refuted claims that Chinese biofuel production will stress the country's water supplies and endanger food security.

A web resource with information on global drinking water problems and technological solutions has been launched by the US science academy.

More rain is falling in the tropics, say researchers, and it could be because of rising global temperatures.

Water experts say the Global Environment Facility should put more money into basic research and monitoring, not just management.

Satellite images are supplying Zambian authorities with the capacity to improve management of water resources.