Entries by Christian Thorsberg

The Stream, September 27, 2023: Rise in Fracking Mega-Projects Worsens U.S. Groundwater Crisis

A rise in ‘monster’ fracking in the United States depletes millions of gallons of water from drying aquifers.

The Stream, September 20, 2023: Widening Channels and Sea Level Rise Are Changing the Mississippi River Delta

Scientists and federal agencies are balancing navigation with restoration as thousands of miles of the Mississippi River delta in Louisiana are at risk of being lost.

Fresh, September 19, 2023: New Ruling Gives States and Tribes Greater Power To Protect Waterways

The Biden administration, reversing a Trump-era policy, reaffirmed state and tribal authority to protect waterways from energy developments.

The Stream, September 13, 2023: ‘Catastrophic’ Flooding in Libya Leaves Thousands Missing, Dead

The collapse of two dams in northeast Libya, brought on by heavy rains, has killed at least 2,000 people, while more than 10,000 remain missing.

The Stream, September 6, 2023: Global Study Reveals Damage to Tropical Rivers from Mining Them

A global study spanning four decades and thousands of riparian miles reveals the devastating impact of river mining in the tropics.

Fresh, September 5, 2023: Drought and High Demands for Crops Drive Groundwater Overdraft in Minnesota

Drought and demand for french fries are pushing commercial and private growers to exceed Minnesota irrigation limits, causing groundwater shortages.

Fresh, August 22, 2023: Wetter, Hotter Minnesota Summers Jeopardize Sacred Manoomin

Greater rainfall in northern Minnesota is making the harvest of manoomin (sacred wild rice) more difficult for Ojibwe communities who depend on the crop.

The Stream, August 16, 2023: Drought and Overuse Dry Out Historic Agricultural Hub in Armenia

Fish farming, warmer weather, and drought have shrunk western Armenia’s artesian aquifer by more than two-thirds.

The Stream, August 9, 2023: Proposed Gold Mine in Brazil Threatens Waterways and Indigenous Families

An open-pit gold mine in Brazil’s Para region would displace 800 Indigenous families and cause irreparable harm to riparian habitat, if approved.

Fresh, August 8, 2023: As Chicago Broils, Citizens and Scientists Study ‘Heat Island’ Effect

Coinciding with the summer’s extreme heat and citywide water pressure decreases, citizen and government scientists continue to map heat islands in Chicago.