Here are some of the latest news stories about water and the environment:

The Price of Hydropower Pursuits in Patagonia: The multinational firm HidroAysén thinks they’ve found a solution to Chile’s energy security problems. But if these dams are built according to HidroAysén’s wishes, two of the earth’s most remote and pristine rivers and their surrounding environment will be in great danger of becoming polluted.

Bird Protection Clashes with Bride Prospects in India: “When the animal a national park was designated to protect hasn’t been seen in the area for 16 years, is it worth maintaining the land as a sanctuary? Residents of the villages around the Karera bird sanctuary in India say no — and argue that their economic, and marital, prospects are being hindered by their inability to use the land devoted to the Great Indian bustard.”

Water rationing on rise as rain arrives too late: Ireland’s dry summer is causing the government to have to enforce water rationing

An amazing compilation of photos taken by James Davidson of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill as seen from above: oil spill photo slideshow

Whiter Clouds Could Mean Wetter Land: Scientists propose making clouds whiter in order to reduce climate change, but this could also mean big changes in global rainfall levels.

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