Major investment in irrigation systems needed to feed population expected to grow by 1.5 billion over next 40 years
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Heavy rains have caused havoc in camps housing nearly 300,000 people displaced by war in
NEW DELHI, India -- The streets of the western city of Pune were half-empty, schools in Mumbai were ordered
Video: 300 children sick with lead poisoning in China.
IN INDIA Excessive irrigation and the unrelenting thirst of tens of millions of people are causing groundwater levels in
Video: Northern China suffers severe drought.
INDONESIA: Forest fires in Central Kalimantan have escalated and spread to natural resources-rich conservation areas. Early warning official at
Video: Thousands of troops help Morakot rescue effort.
Video: Monks open their doors to victims of Typhoon Morakot.
Video: Funerals begin for victims of Morakot.