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November 19, 2009

Worldwatch Institute

Worldwatch is a nonprofit public policy research organization dedicated to informing policymakers and the public about emerging global problems and trends and the complex links between the world economy and its environmental support systems.

Contact details

Address:

1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington DC 20036

Phone:

202-452-1999

Website:

http://www.worldwatch.org

Features

'Water for All' Concerns Raised
Special Report
WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (OneWorld.net) - World leaders meeting this week are being urged to ensure that the rich/poor and urban/rural divides don't determine who has access to clean water as climate and population pressures drive the number of those living without beyond 1 billion.
Water Scarcity Looms Worldwide
WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (OneWorld.net) - Some 1.2 billion people now have limited access to water, and this number is expected to rise as water becomes more scarce due to the effects of pollution, urbanization, and climate change, say researchers.