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水是新的石油吗？(2)

2008年12月15日

在世界干旱地区，降雨量逐渐在下降。在文章的下篇，朱丽叶•乔伊特探究了当“生命之源”不足时的各种选择。

Is water the new oil? (2)

December 15, 2008

Rainfall is steadily declining in earth’s arid regions. In the second of two articles, Juliette Jowit explores the options when the “source of life” runs low.

孟加拉国之非常措施

2008年9月29日

这个对自然灾害并不陌生的国家同时还处在抗击气候变化的前线，该国正在和英国合作，帮助受困群体提高适应和生存能力。约翰•维达报道。

Extreme measures in Bangladesh

September 29, 2008

No stranger to natural disasters, the country is also on the frontline of climate change. Working together, the nation and the UK are helping beleaguered communities to adapt and survive. John Vidal reports.

富国租地种粮：食品安全还是新殖民主义？

2008年9月12日

资本丰厚却面临粮食危机的国家开动脑筋，在别国租地种粮。这究竟是一种“双赢”的想法，还是一种剥削的方法？嘉维尔•布拉斯、安德鲁•英格兰报道。

Wealthy states look globally for fertile soil

September 12, 2008

Capital-rich but food-insecure countries are exploring the idea of leasing farmland beyond their own borders. Is this a “win-win” idea or a recipe for exploitation? Javier Blas and Andrew England report.

北极恐发生多种生态危机

据《路透社》援引澳大利亚军方报道称，不断上升的海平面和气候变化可能会成为太平洋地区安全的一大威胁，也会激起正在融化的北极冰盖下能源储藏的全球冲突。报告称这一状况造成的不稳定局面可能会迫使澳大利亚军队在某些战略阶段出面。

Australia warns of eco-conflicts

Rising seas and climate change pose one of the biggest threats to security in the Pacific and may also incite a global conflict over energy reserves under melting Arctic ice, Reuters reported, citing a security review by Australia's military. The study said that the unrest brought about by these developments would likely increase the need for an Australian military presence at strategic points.