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Thirst for Water

Though Singapore is surrounded by water, drinking water is scarce. Malaysia supplies the major proportion of water through huge pipelines. But this dependence has always been a thorn in Singapore’s “political” side. In 2005 a huge project was started: The Singapore River was dammed right in the center of the city.

The northern Iraqi city of erbil is experiencing an economic boom. Many companies are trying to make a go of it. Collaborating closely with an old established local family, the Rehau team is succeeding where others are not.

“Water management isn’t rocket science!”

For Professor Asit K. Biswas, talks on global water crisis or “war over water” are just rhetoric. he believes that the water problems can be solved.

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