Monday 9 November 2009

Gaza thirsts as sewage crisis mounts


Gaza's aquifer and only natural freshwater source is "in danger of collapse," the UN is warning. A key water supply for this part of the Middle East is in danger of becoming unusable. Click on the picture to find out more.

Is Natural Gas the answer to energy security?

The head of a large Norwegian energy company seems to think so! An alternative argument to what we normally hear. Interesting read.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8303581.stm

Water shortages in Palestine


Excellent information about the impact the Israel vs Palestine conflict is having on water supply.

Middle East Drought 2009

Read the information below to understand the impact the drought is having on an already water scarce region.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8302161.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8293588.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/8290991.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8279290.stm

Hurricane Ida

Hurricne Ida is threatening key oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico. See link for more info:http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hurricane-ida-aims-for-gulf-of-mexico-oil-fields-1817394.html

The UK declares that nuclear is the choice for the future


The Uk Government has stated that they see nuclear power as one of the answers to our future energy security. Click on the picture to find out more.