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About Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

Entries by Christian Thorsberg

The Stream, January 14, 2025: LA Water Dept. Sued Over Empty Reservoir; AI Data Center Worries Water-Stressed English Town; World Bank Doubles Down on Dams

January 14, 2025/in The Stream, Water News/by Christian Thorsberg

Though water levels in most southern California reservoirs exceed historical averages, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has been sued over the Santa Ynez Reservoir, which since last February has sat empty.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

The Stream, January 8, 2025: In German Forest, Tesla Factory and Water Protectors Face Off

January 8, 2025/in The Stream/by Christian Thorsberg

A nine-month “water forest occupation” on the outskirts of Berlin, Germany, came to an end in late November, as police evicted those who were protesting the water use and proposed expansion of a nearby Tesla factory.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

Fresh, January 7, 2025: In Effort to Save Endangered Mussels, Minnesota and Wisconsin Rivers May Be Designated Critical Habitat

January 7, 2025/in Fresh/by Christian Thorsberg

Nearly 4,000 miles of rivers in Minnesota and Wisconsin may be designated as “critical habitat” for endangered freshwater mussels in an effort to support their recovery.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

The Stream, December 18, 2024: Extreme Weather, Flooding Linked to Global Rise in Malaria Cases for Fifth Consecutive Year

December 18, 2024/in The Stream/by Christian Thorsberg

For the fifth consecutive year, the number of global malaria cases rose — an increase that coincides with flooding and extreme precipitation.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

The Stream, December 11, 2024: In Congo, Foreign Gold Mine Encroaches Okapi Wildlife Preserve

December 11, 2024/in The Stream, Water News/by Christian Thorsberg

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, gold mining threatens a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

Fresh, December 10, 2024: Concerned Scientists Call for Upper Midwest Wetland Protections in New Farm Bill

December 10, 2024/in Fresh/by Christian Thorsberg

The Union of Concerned Scientists has released a new report urging Congress to make wetland protections in the Upper Midwest a focus of the new farm bill.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

The Stream, December 4, 2024: One Month After Deadly Floods, Spain Contends with Polluted Runoff

December 4, 2024/in The Stream/by Christian Thorsberg

Roughly one month after devastating flooding rocked eastern Spain, wastewater, sewage, and polluted runoff still inundate farms and protected wetlands.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

The Stream, November 27, 2024: In India’s Tea Country, Water and Soil Health Depend on Local Revitalization Efforts

November 27, 2024/in The Stream/by Christian Thorsberg

In southern India, where a booming tea economy is at odds with soil health, clean water, and forest biodiversity, Indigenous communities and climate-conscious farmers are working to revitalize the region.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

Fresh, November 26, 2024: Enbridge Secures Permits for Pipeline Reroute, Putting Wetlands and Waters at Risk

November 26, 2024/in Fresh/by Christian Thorsberg

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued key water and wetland permits to the energy company Enbridge, making way for a Line 5 reroute around Bad River lands.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

The Stream, November 20, 2024: New York City Marks Its Driest Month On Record

November 20, 2024/in The Stream/by Christian Thorsberg

New York City has been placed under a drought warning for the first time in more than two decades.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

The Stream, November 13, 2024: On Zambia-Zimbabwe Border, World’s Largest Human-Made Lake Nears Dangerous All-Time Water Lows

November 13, 2024/in The Stream/by Christian Thorsberg

The Kariba Dam, which supplies both Zambia and Zimbabwe with electricity and fuels their economies, is on the cusp of shutting down for the first time in 65 years.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

Fresh, November 12, 2024: Proposed Upper Peninsula Copper Mine Draws Public Concern for Lake Superior Watershed

November 12, 2024/in Fresh/by Christian Thorsberg

In Gogebic County, Michigan, a planned copper mine is once again placing environmental conservation and renewable energy at odds.

Christian Thorsberg

Christian Thorsberg is an environmental writer from Chicago. He is passionate about climate and cultural phenomena that often appear slow or invisible, and he examines these themes in his journalism, poetry, and fiction.

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