The Stream, June 26, 2024: Record-Breaking Floods Coincide with Extreme Heat in U.S. Midwest, Stranding Residents

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Severe flooding in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and parts of Minnesota has submerged neighborhoods and killed at least two people, prompting disaster declarations and widespread evacuations.

The Stream, June 19, 2024: Palestine’s Waters, Wetlands, and Sanitation Systems Plunge Deeper into ‘Crisis,’ UN Report Shows

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A new environmental impact assessment from the United Nations shows that more than 92 percent of water in Gaza is “unfit for human consumption.”

The Stream, June 12, 2024: World’s Biggest Banks, Behind Oil and Gas Projects in the Amazon, Accused of Significant Greenwashing

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Over the past two decades, just six of the world’s largest banks have funded the majority of oil and gas development in the Amazon rainforest, a new report says.

The Stream, June 5, 2024: Scant Snow and Rain Across Canada Take Toll on Energy Production

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As drought across Canada weakens its hydropower production, the country this year has become increasingly more reliable on energy imports from America.

The Stream, May 29, 2024: Faced With Drought and Disappearing Glaciers, Himalayan Village Copes with Relocation

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Faced with drought and summer deluges, villagers in Nepal were forced to abandon their traditional homelands — an increasing trend in a region hit hard by water insecurity.

The Stream, May 22, 2024: Global Freshwater Migratory Fish Populations Plummet in Past 50 Years, Study Finds

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Over the last half-century, migratory freshwater fish populations have endured a “catastrophic” global population decline.

The Stream, May 15, 2024: Solar Storm Disrupts Farmers Across North America

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The weekend’s northern lights were a hindrance to many North American farmers, as GPS systems were scrambled and tractors stalled.

The Stream, May 8, 2024: Farmers in India Turn to Ice Cream Sales As Water Scarcity Decimates Crops

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Indian farmers, impacted by water scarcity in dry summer months, are increasingly becoming seasonal ice cream vendors to make an income.

The Stream, May 1, 2024: In Sri Lanka, Contaminated Waters Linked to Kidney Disease in Farmers

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For decades in Sri Lanka farmers have suffered from kidney pain and failure, the cause unknown though likely linked to contaminated water.

The Stream, April 24, 2024: Deadly Flooding Hits Dubai As Historic Deluge Brings Desert Nations to Standstill

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A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, spurring deadly floods and shutting down cities like Dubai.

The Stream, April 17, 2024: Bogotá Is Less Than Two Months Away From Potential ‘Day Zero’ Scenario, Leaders Warn

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Bogotá officials say just 54 days of water remain in the Colombian capital’s reservoirs, which sit at historic lows.

The Stream, April 10, 2024: In Western Russia, ‘Worst Flooding Ever Recorded’ Fuels Public Outcry

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Thousands of homes in western Russia have been destroyed after the Ural River swelled and burst through a dam.