Jane Johnston

The Stream, February 2, 2021: Bipartisan Congressional Caucus Pushes For More PFAS Regulation

February 2, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Democrats and Republicans in the Congress urge federal agencies to address PFAS pollution in the United States. An oil company is found liable for oil spills in the Niger Delta in 2006 and 2007. Indigenous and environmental groups sue the US Forest Service to block a proposed copper mine in Arizona. India’s […]

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, January 29, 2021: Groups Urge Biden To Remediate Environmental Damage of Border Wall

January 29, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Border communities and environmentalists are urging immediate action from the Biden administration to remediate damage caused by the previous administration’s wall along the Mexico-U.S. The coronavirus pandemic has worsened the situation of British residents coping with extreme flooding. Texas will begin a program to test all school and child care facilities for […]

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, January 28, 2021: FEMA Plans To Fund Billions Into Climate Disaster Prevention

January 28, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A Biden administration proposal would fund billions of dollars for climate adaptation in the United States. Aid workers in Mozambique warn of Covid-19 spreading through temporary displacement camps after Cyclone Eloise. A mining company in Canada faces charges for violating environmental laws. Residents exposed to PFAS in a North Carolina community’s drinking […]

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, January 27, 2020: Lake Mead and Lake Powell Could Hit Near-Record-Lows This Year

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new report from the Bureau of Reclamation paints a dire future for the two biggest reservoirs in the United States. Microplastics not only threaten water in the Great Lakes but the coastal areas around them, a new study finds. Georgia signs a multi-million-dollar contract with the Army Corps of Engineers 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, January 26, 2020: Thailand Calls For Environmental, Human Impact Data For Proposed Dam

January 26, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Thailand rejects a technical report for a dam along the Mekong River. The mayor of Baltimore, Maryland will not privatize the city’s water meter system. Cyclone Eloise causes flooding in parts of Mozambique’s second-largest city. One of the United Kingdom’s top climate experts is calling for more preventative measures as climate disasters […]

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, January 22, 2021: Lake Heatwaves To Become More Frequent, Intense, Study Finds

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new study breaks ground on the impact of climate change on heatwaves in lakes around the world. Flood warnings continue across the United Kingdom after Storm Christoph brings heavy rain. Heavy rains in northwest Syria threaten the lives and homes of thousands living in displacement camps. Indigenous leaders and environmentalists 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, January 21, 2021: Costs To Raise the Wyangala Dam Could Exceed $2 Billion

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The cost of a dam in New South Wales could be three times more than originally estimated. An attorney for a former Michigan governor is asking for charges related to the Flint water crisis to be thrown out. Water supplies in Ethiopia’s Tigray region are running low amid ongoing conflict. Water officials […]

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, January 20, 2021: Biden Intends to Cancel Keystone XL Pipeline

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline by President-elect Joe Biden could threaten U.S.-Canada relations. An environmental group sues the federal government for water rights of a Kansas wildlife refuge. Monsoon rains threaten aid and rescue efforts after a major earthquake hits parts of Indonesia. A Virginia distillery and its owner were […]

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, January 19, 2021: For Colorado, La Niña Is Unpredictable

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN La Niña’s effect on winter weather and water supply can be unpredictable in states like Colorado. A new study reveals the mental and physical health impact of piped water for women and girls in rural Zambia. Unprecedented charges against former Michigan officials spark a debate over how to punish leaders for their […]

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, January 15, 2021: Former Michigan Governor Charged Years After Flint Water Crisis

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Former Michigan Rick Snyder will be charged with two counts of willful neglect for his role in the Flint water crisis. A surge of tropical storms in India’s Sundarbans mangrove is threatening the lives of those living in the region. A recent study found European colonization has sped up erosion and river […]

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, January 14, 2021: Enbridge Defies Order From Michigan Governor To Stop Line 5 Operations

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Enbridge said they will continue operating Line 5 in Michigan after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered a shutdown of the oil pipeline. New research predicts drastic reduction in terrestrial water storage around the world. The state of Utah continues to face extreme drought as winter sets in. The cause of death for 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, January 13, 2020: Study Finds High Concentrations of PFAS In Water Across China

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new study finds dangerous levels of PFAS chemicals across several cities in China. Heavy rain and snow causes mass flooding and devastation across the Balkans. Researchers from Stanford University determine that climate change can be blamed for one-third of flood losses in the United States. New Zealand records its seventh-hottest year […]

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 2, 2021: Bipartisan Congressional Caucus Pushes For More PFAS Regulation

The Stream, January 29, 2021: Groups Urge Biden To Remediate Environmental Damage of Border Wall

The Stream, January 28, 2021: FEMA Plans To Fund Billions Into Climate Disaster Prevention

The Stream, January 27, 2020: Lake Mead and Lake Powell Could Hit Near-Record-Lows This Year

The Stream, January 26, 2020: Thailand Calls For Environmental, Human Impact Data For Proposed Dam

The Stream, January 22, 2021: Lake Heatwaves To Become More Frequent, Intense, Study Finds

The Stream, January 21, 2021: Costs To Raise the Wyangala Dam Could Exceed $2 Billion

The Stream, January 20, 2021: Biden Intends to Cancel Keystone XL Pipeline

The Stream, January 19, 2021: For Colorado, La Niña Is Unpredictable

The Stream, January 15, 2021: Former Michigan Governor Charged Years After Flint Water Crisis

The Stream, January 14, 2021: Enbridge Defies Order From Michigan Governor To Stop Line 5 Operations

The Stream, January 13, 2020: Study Finds High Concentrations of PFAS In Water Across China

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