Entries by Christian Thorsberg

The Stream, August 28, 2024: Toxic Lead in LA Neighborhood’s Drinking Water a Symptom of Pollution and Neglect, Residents Say

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A new report reveals the long-lasting impacts of unchecked pollution and redlining in the community of Watts, Los Angeles, where water samples have been found to contain widespread levels of toxic lead.

The Stream, August 21, 2024: Saltwater Intrusion Sullies Fresh Groundwater on Vanuatu, Uprooting Residents

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Saltwater intrusion on Vanuatu is threatening both the health of coastal freshwater reserves, and the island communities who depend on these sources.

Fresh, August 20, 2024: In Wisconsin, 23 Risky Dams Are Recommended For Removal As Flooding Worries Persist

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In Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, 23 dams with a history of failure and risk are recommended for removal.

The Stream, August 14, 2024: In Serbia, Lithium Mine Approval Puts Water in Focus and Sparks Widespread Protests

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Thousands of people in downtown Belgrade, Serbia march in protest of a lithium mine they say will pollute precious waterways and endanger public health.

The Stream, August 7, 2024: $1.7B Mekong River Canal Breaks Ground, Stirring Environmental and Subsistence Concerns

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Cambodia has announced a $1.7 billion project to build a canal connecting the Mekong River with the Gulf of Thailand.

Fresh, August 6, 2024: Wisconsin Lawmakers Push for Apostle Islands Lakeshore to Become State’s First National Park

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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, comprising 69,000 acres of Lake Superior shoreline, may become Wisconsin’s first national park.

The Stream, July 31, 2024: In Drought-Stricken Sicily, Tourists and Locals Live Different Water Realities

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Extreme drought and above-average temperatures in Sicily have burdened the island’s residents, but visitors are shielded from such drastic water shortages.

The Stream, July 24, 2024: As Italy’s Po River Delta Sinks into Adriatic Sea, Freshwater Ecosystems and Farmland Disappear

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In northern Italy, subsidence — the sinking of land over time — is allowing the Po River watershed to be overcome by the salty Adriatic Sea, submerging habitat and farmland.

Fresh, July 23, 2024: Bad River Band Proposes Project to Slow Riverbank Erosion Near Line 5 Oil Pipeline

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The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has submitted a new plan to slow erosion near the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipeline.

The Stream, July 17, 2024: Indigenous Women in Oaxaca Conserve Water While Farming As Countrywide Shortages Continue

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As Mexico continues to suffer from water scarcity and extreme heat, Indigenous women in Oaxaca are combining ancient growing practices with new technologies to conserve the resource.

The Stream, July 10, 2024: Voters in U.K General Election Worry about River Health and Sewage Spills

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The poor quality of rivers and streams across the United Kingdom was a major concern for voters in last week’s general election, helping the Liberal Democrat party win 72 Parliamentary seats.

Fresh, July 9, 2024: Hundred Years’ Worth of Sediment Floods Blue Earth River After Minnesota Partial Dam Failure

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Nearly 12 million cubic yards of sediment concentrated with agricultural runoff has flowed into the Blue Earth River in southern Minnesota after a partial dam failure.