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China

> The World’s Water 2008-2009, Volume 7 , Chapter 5, “China and Water” by Peter Gleick (2011). (PDF) opens in new window
(from worldwater.org)

In this chapter, Dr. Peter Gleick, a world renowned water and climate scientist, outlines major issues in access to clean water, including geography, economic growth, and environmental disasters.  Solutions are also discussed. (Read PDF pages 1-15)

> Share the World’s Resources article, “Blue Gold: Have the Next Resource Wars Begun?” (2009) . opens in new window
(from The Nation)

Focus on China, Middle East and Mexico. Great links to related articles. 

> China Water Risk: A Profile opens in new window
(from China Water Risk)

Contains helpful infographics on clean water access in China.

> Greenpeace East Asia site article, “Over one third of rural China lack access to clean drinking water,” (2012). opens in new window
(from Greenpeace East Asia)

This site includes an interview, transcription and video entitled, “Muddy Waters: China’s Water Pollution Problem.”

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