This article explores the origin and cost of conflict within the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California … (MET), a cooperative of 26 member agencies delivering water to nearly 20 million people. Conflict within MET has existed … for over 30 years, but increasing population and decreasing water supplies mean that this conflict is becoming more costly …

Lack of government intervention in South Africa’s mining industry has worsened conflicts associated with limited water … environment, including access to potable water, and that the country develop in a sustainable manner. But conflict remains due to … with mining, which has polluted natural ground water sources. In this article, an historical overview of the mining …