There are a lot of disagreements about whether we have reached peak oil or when the downhill slope will hit a point that brings a significant percentage of our vehicles to a grinding halt, but the concept has made scientists and policy makers ask the question: What other critical resources may be peaking?

Water is serious business. As populations and economies grow, and as we increasingly reach "peak water" limits to local water resources, I believe that the risks of conflicts will increase, even here in the United States.

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July 23 (AlertNet) - Disputes over water are common around the world, exacerbated by climate change, growing populations, rapid urbanisation, incre...

* Future demand for water may spark conflict * Disputes over Himalayan rivers make South Asia a flashpoint * India's hy...

What is the true cost of the water we use everyday? As the short video above explains, much of our water usage can come from the "hidden water" th...

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BAHIR JONAI, India -- The wall of water raced through narrow Himalayan gorges in northeast India, gathering speed as it raked the banks of towering tr...

The planet is facing a 'water bankruptcy' and we are facing a gloomy future where the fight for the 'blue gold' is king.

Water Wars uses a gaming platform to conduct a study on how people respond to water shortages. Intel Labs developers have ventured into combining 3D g...