Jane Johnston

The Stream, November 11, 2021: Thousands March Outside Conference Centers At COP26

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The chief executive at WaterAid says water isn’t getting enough attention from world leaders at COP26. Last week, youth activists from around the globe took part in a climate march outside conference centers in Glasgow. Life has been upended for villagers in the remote South Sudanese region of Panyaghor because of ongoing […]

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, November 10, 2021: Climate Change Will Impact Low-Income Women and Girls the Most

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Women and girls in low-income countries are likely to bear the burden of climate catastrophes like floods and droughts. China announces new clean air and water targets. Climate change is decreasing fish populations at one of Nova Scotia’s biggest fish hatcheries. Researchers at a New Orleans university will study the impact 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, November 9, 2021: Drought Worsens Throughout Kenya

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Drought is driving residents out of southern Iraq’s once infamous marshlands and killing of livestock. Newark, New Jersey replaces nearly all of its lead service lines in only three years. A water crisis in a small town in northern Canada has cost officials more than one million dollars in less than 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, November 5, 2021: List of Contaminants in U.S. Drinking Water Continues to Grow

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN New research in India discovers a filtration process for groundwater contaminated with arsenic. Utilities and regulator across the United States say they’ve discovered nearly 60 new contaminants in the country’s water supply. The city of Hamilton in Ontario, Canada develops a new system for detecting leaks in water pipes. Egypt shows support […]

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, November 4, 2021: Colombia’s Plan To Protect Land Will Improve Water Security, Experts Say

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A federal agency in the United States decides against allowing a controlled flood in the Grand Canyon, which would have helped rebuild beaches and sandbars amid ongoing drought. An Irish environmental watchdog releases a scathing report, finding that the country’s major water utility isn’t doing anything to stop sewage pollution in rivers […]

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, November 3, 2021: U.S. EPA Criticizes Michigan Officials For Lack of Action In Benton Harbor

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Water experts at COP26 are urging world leaders to increase data sharing for better water management. A city in Oregon is suing to keep Google’s water use a secret ahead of a major vote to lend the tech-giant more water to cool its data centers. As temperatures climb and ground water supplies […]

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, November 2, 2021: As Temperatures In Greece Continue To Rise, Farmers and Fishermen Suffer The Most

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Climate catastrophes are threatening the rivers Amazonian Indigenous tribes depend on. Members of Congress from Oregon are asking the federal government to declare an emergency declaration as the state’s salmon population continues to die off in warming waters. Climate change is also warming waters in Greek wetlands, threatening the livelihoods of fishermen. […]

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 29, 2021: Sudan Coup Leaves Dam Negotiations Uncertain

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN In Canada, officials in the city of Iqaluit discover the source of a fuel leak that contaminated the town’s water supply. New data from a United Kingdom nonprofit maps out England’s most heavily polluted rivers. State government officials in New South Wales announce an increase in the amount of rainwater farmers are […]

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 28, 2021: There’s Not Enough Water To Irrigate New Mexico’s Most Famous Crop

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The government in the United Kingdom announces that water companies will have to prove they have reduced sewage overspills in the next five years. A new survey makes clear the impact climate change is having on migration in India. Hatch chile pepper farmers struggle to irrigate their crops as water scarcity worsens […]

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 27, 2021: EPA Releases Action Plan To Improve Water Quality on Native American Reservations

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases a plan to improve water infrastructure and sanitation for Native American tribes. A massive precipitation event in California triggers flooding and mudslides. Heavy rains in Vietnam force thousands to evacuate. A new app aims to reduce the number of failed water systems in Africa. An internship […]

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 26, 2021: Oil and Gas Developers in California Have Been Contaminating Groundwater With Little Oversight, Study Finds

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Urban planning experts in the Indian city of Bengaluru are calling on officials to overhaul the city’s stormwater drainage system. Recent research reveals California’s failure to regulate groundwater contamination from the oil and gas industry. A water bottling plant in West Michigan announces plan to decrease water withdraws. Thailand will push 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, October 22, 2021: Saving Chinook Salmon in California Could Save Way of Life For Hoopa Valley Tribe

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

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN An effort to save a threatened salmon species in California could also revive a way of life for local Native American tribes. A major hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River is threatening electricity supplies in Brazil and Paraguay. Egypt will fund nearly 20 desalination plants in the next five years as part […]

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, November 11, 2021: Thousands March Outside Conference Centers At COP26

The Stream, November 10, 2021: Climate Change Will Impact Low-Income Women and Girls the Most

The Stream, November 9, 2021: Drought Worsens Throughout Kenya

The Stream, November 5, 2021: List of Contaminants in U.S. Drinking Water Continues to Grow

The Stream, November 4, 2021: Colombia’s Plan To Protect Land Will Improve Water Security, Experts Say

The Stream, November 3, 2021: U.S. EPA Criticizes Michigan Officials For Lack of Action In Benton Harbor

The Stream, November 2, 2021: As Temperatures In Greece Continue To Rise, Farmers and Fishermen Suffer The Most

The Stream, October 29, 2021: Sudan Coup Leaves Dam Negotiations Uncertain

The Stream, October 28, 2021: There’s Not Enough Water To Irrigate New Mexico’s Most Famous Crop

The Stream, October 27, 2021: EPA Releases Action Plan To Improve Water Quality on Native American Reservations

The Stream, October 26, 2021: Oil and Gas Developers in California Have Been Contaminating Groundwater With Little Oversight, Study Finds

The Stream, October 22, 2021: Saving Chinook Salmon in California Could Save Way of Life For Hoopa Valley Tribe

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