Tag: Water Rights
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Push to Return 450 GL of Water to the Murray-Darling Basin Intensifies as Government Expands Purchases From Farmers
Government Accelerates Plan to Return 450 GL to the Murray-Darling Basin The Australian government is stepping up its program to return a substantial volume of water to the Murray-Darling Basin’s environment. Environment Minister Murray Watt announced a renewed push to secure environmental water, with a target of 450 gigalitres (GL) being returned over coming years.…
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Australia Pushes to Return 450 GL of Water to the Murray-Darling Environment
Government accelerates plan to return water to the Murray-Darling Basin The federal government has renewed its push to increase environmental flows in the Murray-Darling Basin by purchasing water rights from farmers and irrigators. The plan aims to return a total of 450 gigalitres (GL) of water to the environment, part of ongoing efforts to restore…
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Australia’s Murray-Darling Push: Federal Plan to Return 450 GL to the Environment
Federal Plan to Return 450 GL to the Murray-Darling Basin The Australian government has announced a renewed initiative to return a substantial volume of water to the environment in the Murray-Darling Basin. Environment Minister Murray Watt outlined a plan to purchase additional water rights from farmers and irrigators, with a target of reclaiming 450 gigalitres…
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Vevey Protest Over Nestlé Waters Sale Draws Public Outcry
Vevey Protest Over Nestlé Waters Sale Draws Public Outcry Vevey, Switzerland — A bright morning along the shores of Lake Geneva brought a visible show of concern as residents gathered to protest the announced sale of Nestlé Waters, the bottled-water arm of the global giant. The demonstration, organized by environmental groups and local unions, drew…
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Vevey Protests Against Nestlé Waters Sale: Community Demands Transparency
On a crisp morning by Lake Geneva, a crowd gathered in Vevey to voice strong opposition to the proposed sale of the Nestlé Waters unit. Local environmental groups, labor unions, and concerned residents filled the riverside promenade with banners and chants, turning the lakeside town into a stage for a broader debate about water resources,…
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Vevey Protests Against Nestlé Waters Sale Spark Local Debate
Introduction A calm but determined demonstration took place in Vevey, Switzerland, when residents gathered outside the Nestlé Waters facility to protest a potential sale of assets associated with the water unit. The event, organized by local environmental groups and neighborhood associations, underscored a broader debate over water governance, corporate accountability, and the city’s future in…
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Aby Ahmed: The Renaissance Dam as a Symbol of Ethiopian Strength
Aby Ahmed’s Vision for the Renaissance Dam In a recent statement, Ethiopian Prime Minister Aby Ahmed emphasized the significance of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, asserting that it represents not just a national project but a powerful symbol of Ethiopia’s unity and strength. As tensions continued to rise over the…