Jane Johnston

The Stream, April 27, 2021: Mexico Is In the Midst of Severe Drought

April 27, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A severe drought has spread across much of Mexico as climate change creates unpredictable precipitation patterns. A new infrastructure bill could bring much needed relief to dry communities in the American West. California ordered Nestle to stop water diversions in San Bernardino National Forest. Sudan threatens legal action against Ethiopia if plans […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 23, 2021: EPA To Distribute Funds For Tijuana River Cleanup

April 23, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The EPA must decide how to allocate funds between the U.S. and Mexico to clean up pollution in the Tijuana River. New research creates a model for quantifying available water for recharging aquifers in California. Environmental groups have appealed a license renewal for a dam in Maryland. A new study found that […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 22, 2021: Indian Farmers Aren’t Practicing Sustainable Agriculture, Report Says

April 22, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new report finds that less than four percent of Indian farmers practice sustainable agriculture. Rare extreme climate events could become more common in the United States, experts say. Ethiopia denies over a dozen proposals from Egypt during Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam negotiations. City officials in Memphis, Tennessee delay a vote on […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 21, 2021: Climate Change Causes Decline in Global Agriculture Productivity

April 21, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN New research finds global agricultural productivity has declined due to climate change, especially in Africa and Latin America. A proposal in Louisiana could create a program to grade community water systems. Dams across Mexico sit below half of their total capacity. Lake Mead levels could drop significantly later this year, triggering water […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 20, 2021: Gallup Poll Shows Americans Concerned About Drinking Water Pollution

April 20, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new poll finds most Americans are concerned about drinking water quality. A proposed Arizona mine creates tension between conservationists and locals concerned about the economy. New research explores the impact of the average U.S. diet on water use. Green infrastructure could provide a solution to wastewater spills in the United Kingdom. […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 16, 2021: Monsoon Rains In India Could Increase If Global Temperatures Rise

April 16, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new study finds monsoon rains in India could increase if global temperatures keep rising. A new U.S. intelligence report warns of the continued threat of climate change on water security. Serbia orders a mining group to halt operations after it failed to meet environmental standards. Some members of the San Diego […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 15, 2021: U.S. Rivers Threatened By Climate Change, Agriculture, Mining, Dams

April 15, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new report explores the greatest threats to U.S. rivers and the American communities most impacted by endangered rivers. After years with almost no rainfall, Cape Verde politicians are putting the country’s water crisis at the forefront of upcoming parliamentary elections. The Dhanauri wetland in Uttar Pradesh, India, runs dry. A large […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 14, 2021: U.S. Communities Fail To Prepare For Flooded Future

April 14, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Communities across the United States are failing to prepare for increased rainfall and flooding. A plan to remedy flooding from sewage in an Illinois community isn’t enough to solve the problem, residents say. Farmers and Native American tribes in Oregon and California may not receive enough water to meet their needs this […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 13, 2021: New Study Outlines Dengue Risk in Brazil’s Wet, Dry Seasons

April 13, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new study finds that wet conditions and extreme drought can increase the risk of dengue in Brazil. Massachusetts officials are urging residents to conserve water as drought worsens throughout the state. The Japanese government will release over one million tons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. A hearing will be […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 9, 2021: Atlanta Prisoners Sue City Over Contaminated Water

April 9, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Nearly 40 currently and formerly incarcerated people in Atlanta are suing the city over allegedly supplying contaminated drinking water in 2018 and 2019. Open-air waste pools are increasingly threatened by poor management and climate change in the United States. Four people are dead and several are hospitalized after drinking contaminated water in […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 8, 2021: Taiwan Imposes Water Restrictions As Drought Worsens

April 8, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Over one million homes and businesses in Taiwan were told to ration water as the country faces its worst drought in almost six decades. Negotiations stall over filling and operating a controversial Ethiopian dam. Connecticut health officials are urging homes that rely on well water to test their systems for arsenic and […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 7, 2021: Michigan Requests Changes To PFAS Cleanup At Former Air Force Base

April 7, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Gretchen Whitmer requests changes to PFAS cleanup requirements at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base, in Michigan. Flood irrigation practices are accessible to only one percent of metro Phoenix, Arizona. The death toll from flooding in Indonesia and East Timor rises. New research finds winter snowmelt is increasing in the American West. […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

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The Stream, April 27, 2021: Mexico Is In the Midst of Severe Drought

The Stream, April 23, 2021: EPA To Distribute Funds For Tijuana River Cleanup

The Stream, April 22, 2021: Indian Farmers Aren’t Practicing Sustainable Agriculture, Report Says

The Stream, April 21, 2021: Climate Change Causes Decline in Global Agriculture Productivity

The Stream, April 20, 2021: Gallup Poll Shows Americans Concerned About Drinking Water Pollution

The Stream, April 16, 2021: Monsoon Rains In India Could Increase If Global Temperatures Rise

The Stream, April 15, 2021: U.S. Rivers Threatened By Climate Change, Agriculture, Mining, Dams

The Stream, April 14, 2021: U.S. Communities Fail To Prepare For Flooded Future

The Stream, April 13, 2021: New Study Outlines Dengue Risk in Brazil’s Wet, Dry Seasons

The Stream, April 9, 2021: Atlanta Prisoners Sue City Over Contaminated Water

The Stream, April 8, 2021: Taiwan Imposes Water Restrictions As Drought Worsens

The Stream, April 7, 2021: Michigan Requests Changes To PFAS Cleanup At Former Air Force Base

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