Tag Archives: drought

Too much and not enough – water woes worsen

Posted on September 5, 2026 by John Gibbons

Almost uniquely in the western world, Ireland doesn’t charge for domestic water, preferring instead to lump the multi-billion euro cost of water treatment onto the general taxpayer. As our climate warms quickly, even Ireland’s famously wet climate is changing, with … Continue reading →

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Climate change making a tough situation worse in sub-Saharan Africa

Posted on March 8, 2020 by John Gibbons

Though it genuinely feels like a couple of years, it is in fact only a number of weeks since I returned from a working trip to Zambia towards the end of February. The main purpose of the visit was to … Continue reading →

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In Spain, no rain means real pain

Posted on May 14, 2008 by John Gibbons

Right now, there is a tanker somewhere in the northern Mediterranean, heading for Barcelona from its home port of Marseilles. Its cargo is due to be connected to a brand new pipeline installed in the dock area of the Catalan … Continue reading →

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