‘Mass Aging’ of Dams a Global Safety and Financial Risk, UN Report Says

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A global dam-building binge that spanned the early- to mid-20th century is now reaching a turning point, according to a report published by the United Nations.

The Stream, January 22, 2021: Lake Heatwaves To Become More Frequent, Intense, Study Finds

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new study breaks ground on the impact…

The Stream, January 21, 2021: Costs To Raise the Wyangala Dam Could Exceed $2 Billion

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The cost of a dam in New South Wales…

At Dawn of Biden Administration, Opportunities for Water Systems

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President Biden put forward a $2 trillion climate plan that mentions a bucketful of spending options to shore up America’s built and natural infrastructure.

The Stream, January 20, 2021: Biden Intends to Cancel Keystone XL Pipeline

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The cancellation of the Keystone XL…

California Households Owe $1 Billion in Water-Bill Debt

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In California, a statewide survey indicates that low-income households and communities of color are most affected by overdue water bills.

The Stream, January 19, 2021: For Colorado, La Niña Is Unpredictable

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN La Niña's effect on winter weather…

Federal Water Tap, January 18: CARES Act Funds Can Be Used to Provide Running Water

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The Rundown The Treasury Department clarifies use of CARES Act…

HotSpots H2O: Rapidly Disappearing Tuni Glacier Raises Concerns for Bolivian Water Scarcity

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The Tuni glacier, a formerly vast piece of ice that rises over the Bolivian capital of La Paz as a critical water source, is disappearing faster than predicted.

The Stream, January 15, 2021: Former Michigan Governor Charged Years After Flint Water Crisis

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Former Michigan Rick Snyder will be…

Flint Residents Unimpressed by Snyder Charges Linked to Lead Poisoning

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  By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan  Bridge reporter…