Tag: John Briscoe
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Nation & World
John Briscoe dies at 66
John Briscoe, Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Environmental Engineering and Environmental Health at Harvard University, died Nov. 12 at his home in Poolesville, Md. He was 66.
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Nation & World
Fewer drops to drink
With water scarcity a growing worldwide worry, Harvard programs, faculty, staff, and students are exploring ways to protect precious supplies, both globally and on campus.
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Nation & World
Taming Australia
The recent floods and drought experienced by Australia are extreme expressions of a naturally fluctuating water cycle that has been moderated with engineering and which the introduction of market reforms recently has made more efficient.
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Nation & World
The looming water shortage
The head of Nestlé explored ways to address a looming worldwide water crisis during a discussion at the Harvard Kennedy School.
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Nation & World
No shortcuts in Pakistan
Harvard experts from a variety of fields discussed the Pakistan flooding disaster, saying that poverty blocks preparedness and an enduring commitment is needed to help the nation recover.
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Nation & World
In Pakistan, controlling water is key
Pakistan’s long-term water security requires institutional renewal and new infrastructure, including new dams, on the Indus River.