Asia-Pacific Water Forum

APWF Water News 185

APWF Water News 185
November 22, 2011
Asia-Pacific Water Forum

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News:

Polluted water a threat to Gulf sea-life
Asia one news, November 15, 2011

NE China to invest billions in water conservancy
Asia Today, November 15, 2011

UN Chief Calls for Support on Climate-Change Mitigation
Voice of America, November 16, 2011

Silent Flood Misery for 1.8M in Cambodia, Vietnam
By Margie Mason and Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press
CHAKTO LORK, Cambodia November 18, 2011

China to Lead Desalination Efforts in Quest for Fresh Water
By Timothy Lam, 2poin6billion.com, November 18, 2011

South Asia’s water unquenchable thirst
The Economist, November 19, 2011

Afghanistan drought puts 2 million short of food, groups say
USA Today, November 19, 2011

Asia to face fresh water challenge over the next decade
The Nation, November 21, 2001

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