Murray-Darling Domino Effect?

Wonderful article in the Guardian by water author and columnist Fred Pearce on the worldwide ramifications of the water crisis. Using the problems of the drying up of Australia's vital Murray-Darling river system, Pearce asks when do Britain's taps run dry? Read here.

Img: Murray Darling at Wentworth, NSW. Credit: Antonov14 Read more!

Federal, SA Govts working on water: Wong

South Australia's water emergency continues with the state government calling on the federal government to guarantee regional capital Adelaide's water supply. As usual federal Minister Penny Wong (she's a South Australian) is under the hammer but tries to convince reporters by saying her government is "working" with the South Australian water management plan.

For additional information on the S.A. water crisis, see here.

Img: Australian Water Minister Penny Wong. Credit: penrithsustainabilityunit. Read more!