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Lebanon will likely back new waste incinerators

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LEBANON

That reflects the state’s failure to address waste management challenges. During his 2014-19 tenure, unpopular Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk failed to find a permanent solution…

Thai floods pose political and economic risks

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THAILAND

The political and economic consequences of flooding in Thailand.

Water crisis will cripple China's economy

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CHINA

Water stress in China.

Poor basic infrastructure will plague Libya for years

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LIBYA

Libya’s water and electricity infrastructure has endured years of neglect, mismanagement and sabotage, resulting in precarious or erratic supplies. This has prompted public…

South Asia’s unresolved water disputes to prove costly

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SOUTH ASIA

Water disputes in South Asia.

Water crises in Iran will recur and worsen

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IRAN

The lack or unreliability of water supplies has emerged as a major political challenge in Iran, sparking repeated protests throughout 2018.

Glacier melt poses multiple threats around the world

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INTERNATIONAL

Melting glaciers.

Pressure for water access will intensify in Mexico

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MEXICO

Reducing water supplies are an established problem in the area, and recent events highlight long-term mismanagement of the water-supply infrastructure that has allowed the…

Mining promotion will spark local conflicts in Peru

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PERU

Outlook for the mining sector.