Entries by Christian Thorsberg

The Stream, August 2, 2023: Deadly Floods Afflict Beijing Amidst Highest Rain Event in More Than a Century

140-year high rains in Beijing have led to deadly flooding and evacuations in regions surrounding the Chinese capital.

The Stream, July 19, 2023: As Heat Waves Continue, EU Advisory Group Proposes ‘Blue Deal’ for Sustainable Water Policies

The European Union’s European Economic and Social Committee has adopted six opinions for sustainable water policy, to be presented in October.

Fresh, July 11, 2023: Chicago Officials Reverse Flow of River As Flash Floods Fill City Sewers

After record-setting rainfalls, Chicago officials reverse the flow of the Chicago River into Lake Michigan and urge residents to reduce water use.

The Stream, July 5, 2023: ‘Weird’ Drought Spurs Water Conservation and Stunts Crops in U.S. Corn Belt

A widespread drought throughout the U.S. Midwest has made growing seasons more challenging and expensive.

The Stream, June 28, 2023: In Climate-impacted Bangladesh, Residents Adapt to ‘New Normal’ Floods, Drought, and Storms

In Bangladesh, where climate change is affecting water security for millions of people, residents are finding temporary solutions to grow, build, and sanitize.

Fresh, June 27, 2023: Federal Judge Orders Line 5 Shutdown on Tribal Land in Wisconsin

A judge has ordered Canadian company Enbridge to shut down the section of its Line 5 oil pipeline that runs through Ojibwe land in Wisconsin.

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.