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Corporate Water Abusers Should Not Be Trusted As Stewards of the World's Water By Wenonah Hauter, AlterNet Large corporations have convened to talk about reducing their "water footprint" but the real stakeholders have been left out. Read more »   It's been an exciting week here in San Francisco as folks gathered to offer a counter voice to a big corporate bluewashing conference. You can read all about it in two pieces this week from our friends at Food and Water Watch -- one from Wenonah Hauter and another from Jeff Conant. We've also got some ongoing coverage of new information about how gas drilling is threatening water supplies and the latest in midnight regulations from Bush, which will seriously affect clean water. On a lighter note, check out Michael Fox's review of the new (water-themed) Bond film and consider giving the gift of Water Consciousness to a friend or fellow water warrior this year. Our new book is now on sale for our loyal readers for only $14.95 -- a steal for such a beautiful, full-color book. Spread the word. Thanks for reading, Tara Lohan, Senior Editor     Is the Latest Eco-Term Just Corporate Hype? By Jeff Conant, AlterNet The idea that Coca Cola can be environmentally accountable for the water it uses -- 'water neutral' -- has many skeptics. Read more »   Quantum of Solace: New Bond Film an Enviro Thriller? By Michael Fox, AlterNet The scary fact is that the plot of the new Bond film is eerily true and an environmental nightmare. Read more »   New York's Water Threatened by Natural Gas Drilling? By Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica For months public concern has been growing that upstate mining may be threatening the water supply for New York City's 9 million people. Read more »   Bush's Worst Midnight Regulation Yet By Tara Lohan, AlterNet This latest assault is on clean water and it may be Bush's worst one yet. Read more »   Soil Not Oil: Why We Need to Kick Petroleum Out of Our Farms By Vandana Shiva, South End Press Biodiverse farms offer us more food, better food, higher incomes for farmers and a defense from climate disasters. Read more »   Cholera Outbreak in Zimbabwe a Humanitarian and Water Crisis By Abigail Brown, Water For The Ages Just one more painful reminder that the call for clean, safe water for everyone is a must. Read more »

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