Jane Johnston

The Stream, September 3, 2020: Glacial Lakes Rise Dramatically In Last Three Decades

September 3, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Glacial lakes globally are considerably higher than they were 30 years ago. Climate change poses financial challenges to nuclear power plants in the Midwestern United States. Heavy rainfall causes flash flooding in Oklahoma and Arkansas. A volunteer group in Estonia is attempting to restore a bog drained last century. Environmentalists in 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 2, 2020: U.S. Schools Could Face Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreaks Due To Stagnant Water

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

The Global Rundown A new report reveals schools across the U.S. could face outbreaks of Legionnaire’s disease. A freshwater abyss in the Czech Republic is deeper than originally thought. Severe flooding kills over 50 people in Niger. The Trump administration loosens rules for wastewater from coal-fire power plants across the United States. The world’s largest […]

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 1, 2020: Record-Breaking August Rains Flood Districts Across India

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

The Global Rundown India experiences its highest level of rainfall in the month of August since 1983. Flooding in Sudan has impacted almost 400 thousand since July. New findings on microplastics in agricultural fields could threaten food supplies globally. The U.S. Gulf Coast battles the aftermath of Hurricane Laura and the Covid-19 pandemic. Pacific islanders […]

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, August 28, 2020: Monsoon Rain Swells the Yamuna River to Dangerous Levels

August 28, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown A river in Delhi is reaching dangerously high water levels. Tropical Storm Laura causes death and devastation in the economically depressed Caribbean. A new study finds over half of Antarctica’s ice shelves are at risk of fracturing. A water shortage in Zimbabwe could exacerbate the Covid-19 pandemic. The EPA is awarding almost […]

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.

Covid-19 Outbreaks In Prisons Underscore Need For Reform

August 27, 2020/in Water News, WEF/by Jane Johnston

The U.S. prison system has emerged as a center of Covid-19 transmission.

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, August 27, 2020: Heat From Under the Arctic Ocean Is Speeding Up Ice Melting

August 27, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown A heat blob could melt Arctic ice more quickly than anticipated. Pakistan faces devastation from monsoon flooding. A new stormwater wetland area aims to reduce flooding in Houston. Hurricane Laura threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast. Africa officially eradicates the water-borne wild poliovirus. “This is an incredible and emotional day.” – World Health […]

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, August 26, 2020: Low Nutrient Levels in Great Lakes Are Threatening Wildlife

August 26, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown A new report shows nutrients in most of the Great Lakes are declining. Water levels in China’s Three Gorges Dam are dropping after a record-setting high over the weekend. A hurricane is set to make landfall in the U.S. Gulf Coast this week. Three-fourths of residents in an Indian village are sick […]

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, August 25, 2020: Water in India’s Dams are Reaching Full Capacity

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

The Global Rundown Water storage in Indian cities is rising. Thousands evacuated their homes in Brazil because of a water pipe rupture. Massachusetts’s North Shore is facing crippling damage due to climate change. Two storms are expected to wreak havoc along the U.S. Gulf Coast. China said it would release water flow data on its […]

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, August 21, 2020: Environment Agency Head in UK Could Reform EU River Pollution Law

August 21, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown The head of the Environment Agency in the United Kingdom floats the idea of reforming the EU’s water framework directive. China’s Three Gorges Dam is close to reaching its capacity. Water stock in Mumbai continues to rise. The Greenland ice sheet is melting fast. Victims of the Flint Water Crisis are getting […]

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, August 20, 2020: Yangtze River Tributaries Rise to Dangerous Levels

August 20, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Flooding continues to affect millions in China. Zimbabwe’s second largest city is waterless. Hundreds of millions of gallons of water are lost in the UK every day. New research makes predictions about future droughts in Europe. Brazil’s largest state fears severe drought will ruin their livelihood. “We discuss climate change a lot […]

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, August 19, 2020: Water Levels in Colorado River Reservoirs Expected to Drop Next Year

August 19, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Water levels in lakes around the Colorado River are projected to decrease. Lakes in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley continue to rise and destroy livelihoods. Researchers in New Mexico address water conservation. Recent rainfall in Mumbai could stop water cuts. The Hoopa Valley Tribal Council in northwestern California sues the U.S. Department of […]

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, August 18, 2020: Report Says California’s Water Suppliers Are Overestimating Demand

August 18, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown A new report recommends shifts in water supply forecasting as Californians become acclimated to conservation. The death toll continues to rise after flooding in Sudan. Water in unique wetlands in southeastern Arizona are being depleted by the construction of the border wall. Negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam resume. New tools […]

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, September 3, 2020: Glacial Lakes Rise Dramatically In Last Three Decades

The Stream, September 2, 2020: U.S. Schools Could Face Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreaks Due To Stagnant Water

The Stream, September 1, 2020: Record-Breaking August Rains Flood Districts Across India

The Stream, August 28, 2020: Monsoon Rain Swells the Yamuna River to Dangerous Levels

Covid-19 Outbreaks In Prisons Underscore Need For Reform

The Stream, August 27, 2020: Heat From Under the Arctic Ocean Is Speeding Up Ice Melting

The Stream, August 26, 2020: Low Nutrient Levels in Great Lakes Are Threatening Wildlife

The Stream, August 25, 2020: Water in India’s Dams are Reaching Full Capacity

The Stream, August 21, 2020: Environment Agency Head in UK Could Reform EU River Pollution Law

The Stream, August 20, 2020: Yangtze River Tributaries Rise to Dangerous Levels

The Stream, August 19, 2020: Water Levels in Colorado River Reservoirs Expected to Drop Next Year

The Stream, August 18, 2020: Report Says California’s Water Suppliers Are Overestimating Demand

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