Entries by Connor Bebb

Lake Victoria’s surging water levels threaten hydro dams: Uganda

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Lake Victoria’s water levels have surged to their highest level in more than half a century after about eight months of relentless downpours, posing a threat to Uganda’s hydropower plants.

Minister asked for assurance that Cape Town gets the water it has been allocated

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Connor BebbConnor Bebb assists in daily operations, aids in research, oversees social media outlets and develops social media strategies at Circle of Blue. www.circleofblue.org/about/staff/#Connor

Deloitte: After Cape Town, More African Cities Face Water Crisis

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Connor BebbConnor Bebb assists in daily operations, aids in research, oversees social media outlets and develops social media strategies at Circle of Blue. www.circleofblue.org/about/staff/#Connor

Day Zero: The city of Cape Town is about to run out of water – its main reservoir is only 12% full

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Connor BebbConnor Bebb assists in daily operations, aids in research, oversees social media outlets and develops social media strategies at Circle of Blue. www.circleofblue.org/about/staff/#Connor

The Stream, January 17: China’s Infrastructure Initiative Could Help Develop Resilience for Cities in Asia

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The Global Rundown Cities in Asia grappling with growing populations may benefit from China’s infrastructure initiative. Minnesota’s governor unveils a $1.54 billion dollar infrastructure plan. Researchers associate an outbreak of bird deaths in Lake Michigan to algae and warmer waters. The EU launches a plastic strategy to combat plastic waste. “Day Zero,” the day Cape […]

The Stream, January 15: Unexpected Side Effects of Saving Water in California Results in Reduction of Greenhouse Gases

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The Global Rundown California’s water reduction results in curbed greenhouse gases. The government of Zambia claims it has made progress in combating the country’s cholera outbreak. Freshwater acidification may be surpassing ocean acidification, according to a new report. Karnataka, India, denies Tamil Nadu’s request to release water from the Cauvery River. The search for survivors continues […]

The Stream, January 11: EPA to Rewrite Waters of the United States Rule in 2018

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The Global Rundown A ban on plastic microbeads is now in effect in the UK. Regulators in Michigan set standard for chemical contaminants in water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prioritizes replacing Obama-era clean water regulations in 2018. Researchers find that sewage and septic systems were major contributors to the algal bloom in Florida. […]

Snyder would give statements in Flint water investigation if subpoenaed, attorney says

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Connor BebbConnor Bebb assists in daily operations, aids in research, oversees social media outlets and develops social media strategies at Circle of Blue. www.circleofblue.org/about/staff/#Connor