Jane Johnston

The Stream, October 15, 2020: Flint Homes With Copper Pipes Must Be Checked For Lead Contamination

October 15, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Homes in Flint, Michigan built after 1990 must also be checked for lead, a judge rules. Saudi Arabian researchers are trying to increase desalination without harmful environmental effects. Rwanda lost over 40 percent of its water supply in four months. Egyptian farmers worry about the effect the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will […]

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, October 14, 2020: Ocean Temperatures Could Predict Colorado River Flow

October 14, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new study produces a model that could predict Colorado River water flow. A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota are testing local wells for evidence of Covid-19 in drinking water. Over 100,000 homes in Vietnam have been flooded from recent rains. The benefits of decommissioning aging U.S. dams may […]

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, October 13, 2020: Great Lakes Water Levels Due To Record Levels In Michigan Rivers

October 13, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Record levels of water from Michigan rivers flow into Lakes Michigan and Huron. Sudanese citizens are left defenseless as flooding and ethnic violence is met with low relief funding. A new study finds that a fifth of countries globally are at risk for ecosystem collapse. A tropical depression in the Mekong region […]

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, October 9, 2020: Water and Land Protectors in Honduras Are Awaiting Trial

October 9, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

Community members in Honduras mobilize to defend their land and water from their government. A request from an oil company in Wyoming to dump more wastewater into nearby streams is rejected by the state. New data shows that globally, September experienced its hottest temperatures on record. Experts say the United States’ decision to pull aid […]

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, October 8, 2020: The Clean Water Act Isn’t Being Enforced In the Midwest, Says Report

October 8, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown The EPA has failed to adequately enforce the Clean Water Act in one Midwest region, according to a new report. Environmental authority over Oklahoma’s federally recognized tribes has been handed over to the state. A proposed hog farm in Minnesota could take millions of gallons of water from a local aquifer. Several […]

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, October 7, 2020: Hurricane Delta Upgrades to Category 4 Storm Prior to Hitting Mexico

October 7, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Forecasters predict Hurricane Delta will affect Mexican and U.S. coasts this week. An environmental coalition in Wales is urging lawmakers to halt approvals for largescale poultry farms amid intense river pollution. A new fish bypass system in Nevada could increase migration for a threatened trout species for the first time in over […]

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, October 6, 2020: MI Clean Water Plan Aims To Upgrade Michigan Water Infrastructure

October 6, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer creates a multi-million dollar plan to improve the state’s water quality. Storm Alex wreaks havoc in France and Italy. A number of waterspouts are expected to arise in the Great Lakes this week, according to the International Centre for Waterspout Research. An unknown source has polluted beaches 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, October 2, 2020: PFAS Compounds Are Developed Faster Than Regulators Can Track Them

October 2, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Scientists and regulators find it difficult to track and regulate new PFAS compounds in the United States, according to researchers. A quarter of Nigeria’s projected rice harvest has been lost due to flooding. Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands continue to burn without much intervention from the government. Appellate court judges reverse a decision about […]

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, October 1, 2020: Hot, Dry Conditions Lead To Emergency Water Release in Rio Grande

October 1, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Emergency water is released into the Rio Grande amid a long period of drought. Some communities in South Africa are experiencing Day Zero conditions. A new study finds global coastal flooding disproportionately affects people living on river deltas. Great Lakes data shows a new annual record for drownings in Lake Michigan. Mexico […]

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, September 30, 2020: Lake Powell Pipeline Approval Could Deplete Reservoir’s Water Supply

September 30, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Utah asks the federal government to slow the approval process for a pipeline that could have long-term environmental effects. Maryland residents could receive notices from local utilities starting tomorrow. A new study illustrates the impacts of long-term ocean stratification globally. A new interactive tool can help researchers and community members understand 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.

The Stream, September 29, 2020: A U.K. Coalition Demands End to Sewage Discharge in English Rivers

September 29, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown A petition to end sewage discharge in the U.K.’s rivers will hit the environment secretary’s desk at the end of the month. Pakistan’s devastating monsoon season wreaks havoc on the nation’s most vulnerable. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister says his country doesn’t intend to use the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam to harm surrounding countries. […]

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, September 25, 2020: Houston Debates Storm Surge Barrier

September 25, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Recent near disastrous hurricanes in Houston, Texas have brought back up a decades-old debate about building a storm surge barrier. Hurricane Beta is the third hurricane to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast in a month. A study in the Kansas River will help water-resource manages effectively respond to environmental disasters. Legislation 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.

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Entries by Jane Johnston

The Stream, October 15, 2020: Flint Homes With Copper Pipes Must Be Checked For Lead Contamination

The Stream, October 14, 2020: Ocean Temperatures Could Predict Colorado River Flow

The Stream, October 13, 2020: Great Lakes Water Levels Due To Record Levels In Michigan Rivers

The Stream, October 9, 2020: Water and Land Protectors in Honduras Are Awaiting Trial

The Stream, October 8, 2020: The Clean Water Act Isn’t Being Enforced In the Midwest, Says Report

The Stream, October 7, 2020: Hurricane Delta Upgrades to Category 4 Storm Prior to Hitting Mexico

The Stream, October 6, 2020: MI Clean Water Plan Aims To Upgrade Michigan Water Infrastructure

The Stream, October 2, 2020: PFAS Compounds Are Developed Faster Than Regulators Can Track Them

The Stream, October 1, 2020: Hot, Dry Conditions Lead To Emergency Water Release in Rio Grande

The Stream, September 30, 2020: Lake Powell Pipeline Approval Could Deplete Reservoir’s Water Supply

The Stream, September 29, 2020: A U.K. Coalition Demands End to Sewage Discharge in English Rivers

The Stream, September 25, 2020: Houston Debates Storm Surge Barrier

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