Entries by Kayla Ritter

The Stream, June 7, 2019: Rural Russians Fear River Pollution from Moscow’s Dumped Trash

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The Global Rundown Russia plans to dumps Moscow’s trash in a remote northern region, but locals fear the refuse will pollute nearby rivers. Newly-designed floating homes could boost sustainability in coastal Bangladesh. Villagers in rural South Africa try drip irrigation and drought-hardy crops as the fear of another dry spell looms. Drought leaves more than […]

The Stream, June 6, 2019: Plastic Makes Up Majority of Trash in English, Welsh Canals

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The Global Rundown New research shows that plastic waste makes up a majority of trash in canals in England and Wales. Monsoon rains are expected to arrive in southern India this weekend. A fifth of Somalia’s population is struggling to meet minimum food requirements amid drought, the UN warns. U.S. Great Lakes Erie and Superior […]

The Stream, June 5, 2019: West Virginia Coal Companies Face Water-Pollution Lawsuit

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The Global Rundown A group of environmental organizations says they intend to sue coal companies in West Virginia due to alleged water pollution. Authorities seize former Michigan governor Rick Snyder’s cell phone and hard drive as part of the ongoing Flint water crisis investigation. Scotland says its whiskey distilleries had to shut down last year […]

The Stream, June 4, 2019: A Lack of Monsoon Rains Depletes India’s Reservoirs

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The Global Rundown Late monsoon rains stress water supplies for millions in India. Researchers say heat may have a more detrimental impact on crops than drought. Huge swathes of the Midwestern United States are still experiencing flooding. Two rural water agencies plan to secede from California’s San Diego County Water Authority. Large-scale avocado farming in […]

HotSpots H2O: Islamic State’s Scorched-Earth Tactics Devastate Promising Harvests

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Wheat and barley fields across Iraq and Syria are ablaze following attacks by Islamic State militants.

The Stream, May 31, 2019: IS Militants Scorch Flourishing Crops Fields In Syria, Iraq

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The Global Rundown Islamic State militants torch fields in Syria and Iraq just as crops began to thrive after a long-awaited wet winter. Zimbabwe announces plans to suspend its largest hydroelectric plant if water levels continue to subside. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology predicts hot, dry weather for the next three months. A new study finds […]

The Stream, May 30, 2019: Ongoing Mississippi River Flood is Longest in 92 Years

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The Global Rundown Flooding in the Mississippi River is the longest-lasting in more than 90 years. A new study emphasizes Asia’s critical reliance on water from melting glaciers. New Hampshire sues eight companies for damages caused by PFAS contaminants. Villagers leave Pakistan’s Thar desert as a years-long drought kills crops and cattle. Officials in Zacatecas, […]

The Stream, May 29, 2019: Florida’s First Chief Science Officer Pledges to Improve State Water Quality

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The Global Rundown Florida’s first chief science officer plans to prioritize water quality issues. Aid groups warn of deepening drought in Somalia. Deadly tornadoes strike Ohio and record-breaking floods hit Arkansas and Oklahoma. A California beach is shut down after sewage flowed out of Mexico’s Tijuana River. Alaska’s wettest region is experiencing its first ‘extreme […]

The Stream, May 28, 2019: Dangerous Levels of Antibiotics Taint Global Rivers

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The Global Rundown A global study finds alarming levels of antibiotics in the world’s rivers. U.S. lawmakers are set to spar over PFAS legislation. Sydney, Australia, implements water restrictions for the first time 10 years. A new facility is expected to boost water supply for 1 million people in inland California. U.S. property owners in […]

HotSpots H2O: Two Years After Siege, Thousands Still Lack Clean Water in Philippines City

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Two years after an Islamic State siege on Marawi, tens of thousands of people still have not returned to their homes in the lakeside city in the southern Philippines.

The Stream, May 24, 2019: Atlantic Hurricane Season Likely to Be Near-Normal, Says NOAA

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The Global Rundown U.S. meteorologists predict a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season this year. A new study analyzes how droughts can spread across continents. As heavy rains fall across much of the United States, Washington state declares a drought emergency. Despite heavy funding and decades of waiting, a water pipeline project fails to reach all residents […]

The Stream, May 23, 2019: Three Dead After Flooding, Tornadoes Strike U.S. Southern Plains

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The Global Rundown Flooding and tornadoes hammer the U.S. Southern Plains. A new study warns that sea levels could rise up to two meters by the end of the century. England plans to ban the sale of waterway-polluting plastic straws, cotton buds, and drink stirrers. Brazil lifts restrictions on the Alunorte alumina plant, which has […]