Entries by Christian Thorsberg

The Stream, June 21, 2023: In Water-Scarce Gulf Coast City, Proposed Desalination Plants Put Oil Industry First, Residents Say

In Corpus Christi, Texas, residents are fighting proposed desalination plants which would prioritize water for companies, not residents or wildlife.

The Stream, June 14, 2023: Momentum Builds in Manitoba For Environmental Protections

In one Winnipeg neighborhood, residents continue their fight for a right to a healthy environment — with possible legislation on the horizon.

Fresh, June 13, 2023: Bid to Fund Invasive Carp Barrier Falls Short in Minnesota’s State Legislature

A proposal to build a barrier preventing invasive silver carp from traveling up the Mississippi River has died in the Minnesota Legislature.

The Stream, May 31, 2023: Iran and Taliban Exchange Gunfire, Heightening Water Tension

At least two people were reportedly killed amidst heavy gunfire along the Iran-Afghanistan border, escalating a water rights dispute between the countries.

Fresh, May 30, 2023: $30 Million EPA Grant Program Targets Pollution in Disadvantaged Communities

A $30 million EPA grant program will fund environmental justice projects in historically underserved Great Lakes communities.

The Stream, May 3, 2023: Native Hawai’i Farmers Advocate For Land Back While Restoring Historic Water Systems

On Maui, where colonial and commercial parties stole land and water decades ago, Native Hawai’ian farmers are working to restore ancient water systems while litigating for reparations.