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One of Iraq's Few Successes Since the U.S. Invasion Was Saving Its Ancient Marshes: Now They're In Peril Again By Patrick Cockburn, Independent UK A unique civilization that has existed in Iraq for thousands of years, the marsh Arabs survived Saddam but now are losing a battle against nature. Read more »   I was really excited this week to see Patrick Cockburn's story about the Iraqi marshes. I've been following this story for years -- and the incredible efforts of the people of Iraq to restore one of the world's most amazing and ancient places -- the Mesopotamian Marshes. But according Cockburn, this effort is now in jeopardy. Take a read. Another big story that is thankfully hitting a lot of news outlets is the threat of natural gas drilling on our water supplies. Some people are finding their drinking water to be flammable (see the video below) and as Abrahm Lustgarten reports in another story, houses and well houses are igniting and the health of the water is seriously in question for many people. Thanks for reading, Tara Lohan, Senior Editor     Officials in Three States Pin Water Woes on Gas Drilling By Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica When houses are exploding because of gas seeping into well water, you know you have a serious problem. Read more »   Corporate Think Tank Dives into Water Policy By Diane Farsetta, PR Watch Judging from the track record of those involved, it seems reasonable to worry that it's likely to do more harm than good. Read more »   Imagine a World Without Seafood for Supper -- It's Nearer Than You Think By Andrew Purvis, The Observer UK The majority of fish populations have been reduced by 70-95% -- and global demand keeps rising. Read more »   Communities Demand Bottling Giant Nestle Stop Undermining Local Control of Water By Deborah Lapidus, Corporate Accountability International Nestlé's global bottled water sales declined by 1.6 percent thanks to the economy and mounting grassroots pressure. Read more »   The Earth Is a Ponzi Scheme on the Verge of Collapse By Matthew Stein, Huffington Post Our model of exponential growth in consumption of energy, natural resources and raw materials cannot last forever. Read more »   Thanks to Natural Gas Drilling, PA's Water Is Flammable By Staff, Clean Water Action Watch this video to see a person light drinking water on fire as it comes out of the tap. Read more »

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