Water peril: Indonesia's urbanization may precipitate water crisis

Article Abstract:

Indonesian water authorities expect the current strain on their system to become a full-blown crisis by 2015, while the greater Jakarta area grows from 16 million to 30 million. In the same time Java's population will swell from 107 million to 130 million. Unfortunately, most of the island's rainfall is in the south, while population is concentrated in the north, further straining resources. Pumping has increased salinization of the groundwater and made land subside. Cheaper water-line connections are needed.

Cover Story, Indonesia, Natural resources

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Poor visibility on China's air pollution

Article Abstract:

China is suffering from severe air pollution, caused by increasing energy consumption and lax environmental controls. Efforts to control air pollution remain insufficient considering the fast growth in energy use, and air pollution is expected to get worse before it gets better.

Economic aspects, Air pollution, Energy consumption

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China's thirsty future

Article Abstract:

An account of the water pollution problems and sufferings of China during the past 25 years is presented. A dark and thirsty future is predicted for China. Certain expensive solutions for the crises are listed, suggesting that there are no easy solutions.

Water Supply & Use, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Water Pollution, Water Supply Projects, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Contamination

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