Jane Johnston

The Stream, February 23, 2021: More Than 1,000 Evacuate Indonesia’s Capital After Monsoon Floods

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Monsoon floods force mass evacuations in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta. Despite heavy snowfall in Utah, water scarcity could continue this summer. A recent study finds a significant portion of Mumbai’s coastline is at high risk of flooding. The United States will resume some aid to Ethiopia that was cut off last fall. Experts […]

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, February 19, 2021: Nestle Sells North American Bottled Water Brands

February 19, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Nestle sells several North American water brands for more than $4 billion. In 2020, 69 dams were removed in the United States. The American Society of Civil Engineers gives Ohio’s drinking water, stormwater and inland waterways a near-failing grade. A tropical storm is heading towards Mozambique’s battered coastline. South Africa plans to […]

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, February 18, 2021: Cuenca Residents Vote To Ban Future Mining Projects

February 18, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Residents in an Ecuadorian city vote to ban future large-scale mining. Mapping groundwater research across Africa. A new well in Venezuela’s capital provides water to 15,000 residents. Unusually heavy snowfall in Greece shuts down many parts of the country and leaves some residents without water. Groundwater in Kabul, Afghanistan is being depleted […]

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, February 17, 2021: Mekong River Levels Fall Dangerously Low, Commission Says

February 17, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The Mekong River Commission called for Beijing to release all available water data after Mekong River levels fell dangerously low. A new project at Michigan State University aims to turn wastewater into drinking water. Sewer mains and service lines could be letting millions of gallons of groundwater into Traverse City, Michigan’s sanitary […]

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, February 16, 2021: Mothers Voice Concerns Around Passing PFAS Chemicals On To Children

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN New mothers in the United States fear passing on PFAS contamination to newborns through breastfeeding. Records show 2020 was Utah’s driest summer. A task force in Michigan prepares to send its final recommendations on dam maintenance to the state’s governor. Water activists in Maine voice concern over the potential sale of a […]

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, February 12, 2021: India’s Government Was Warned About Himalaya Dam Risks

February 12, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Scientists say India’s government ignored warnings about the risk of hydropower dams in the Himalaya. A new study in Denmark finds that mothers who drink water with low levels of nitrate give birth to babies who are underweight. The governor of Alaska authorized $1 million to a community whose only drinking 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, February 11, 2021: Congresswomen Call For $1.5 Billion In Water Debt Relief

February 11, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Congresswomen from Michigan reintroduce legislation to end water shutoffs during the pandemic. San Diego officials anticipate a massive budget gap for fixing the city’s stormwater problems. New research compiles a century’s worth of water quality data for the Mississippi China continues efforts to build a powerful hydropower dam in Tibet. Industries based […]

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, February 10, 2021: Alberta Restores Environmental Policy After Pushback To Mining Rules

February 10, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Growing opposition to coal-mining rules in Alberta, Canada forces the provincial government to backtrack. Hackers try to pollute the drinking water of a Florida town. A flood in Morocco kills almost 30 workers in an illegal garment factory. Tribal and environmental groups say they will continue efforts to halt Enbridge’s Line 3 […]

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, February 9, 2021: Himalayan Landslide Wreaks Havoc In Northern India

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A massive landslide in India causes flash floods throughout Uttarakhand state. A federal court orders a Flint attorney to stop spreading misinformation about a proposed settlement of Flint water crisis civil lawsuits. Nevada’s water authority could invest millions in a water-recycling program to receive a share of California’s Colorado River water. Sudanese […]

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, February 5, 2021: Research Indicates Arctic Ocean Was Once Filled With Fresh Water

February 5, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN New research finds the Arctic Ocean was once filled with fresh water. Climate scientists are blaming an atmospheric river for recent flooding and snowfall in California. Singapore opens its fourth desalination plant. New Mexico officials try to move a PFAS lawsuit back to the state. A Brazilian mining giant agreed to financial […]

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, February 4, 2021: Trump-Era Oil Permits Could Contaminate Drinking Water In New Mexico

February 4, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Drilling projects in New Mexico could contaminate drinking water supply. Decades of data on water flows in New South Wales prompt conversations about water use and storage. A proposal to remove methane from dormant coal mines in North Fork Valley, Colorado could also protect water for local farmers. Sudan is warning against […]

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, February 3, 2021: Defendants In Flint Water Crisis Fight Criminal Charges

February 3, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Defendants in the Flint water crisis case, including former Gov. Rick Snyder, attempt to throw out charges against them based on technicalities. Activists organize to stop Enbridge’s Line 3 in northern Minnesota. Wastewater testing helps researchers in Oregon discover the presence of variants of SARS-CoV-2. Local water suppliers in Colorado urge the […]

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, February 23, 2021: More Than 1,000 Evacuate Indonesia’s Capital After Monsoon Floods

The Stream, February 19, 2021: Nestle Sells North American Bottled Water Brands

The Stream, February 18, 2021: Cuenca Residents Vote To Ban Future Mining Projects

The Stream, February 17, 2021: Mekong River Levels Fall Dangerously Low, Commission Says

The Stream, February 16, 2021: Mothers Voice Concerns Around Passing PFAS Chemicals On To Children

The Stream, February 12, 2021: India’s Government Was Warned About Himalaya Dam Risks

The Stream, February 11, 2021: Congresswomen Call For $1.5 Billion In Water Debt Relief

The Stream, February 10, 2021: Alberta Restores Environmental Policy After Pushback To Mining Rules

The Stream, February 9, 2021: Himalayan Landslide Wreaks Havoc In Northern India

The Stream, February 5, 2021: Research Indicates Arctic Ocean Was Once Filled With Fresh Water

The Stream, February 4, 2021: Trump-Era Oil Permits Could Contaminate Drinking Water In New Mexico

The Stream, February 3, 2021: Defendants In Flint Water Crisis Fight Criminal Charges

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