The Stream, February 27, 2025: Drought Contributes to Worsening Hunger in Somalia; Fluoride Bans Gain Momentum in U.S.

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Food insecurity in Somalia is projected to increase in the coming months, with perhaps a quarter of the country experiencing “crisis” levels or worse.

The Stream, February 25, 2025: After Record Wildfires, Ash Sullies Bolivia’s Waters; Cholera Outbreak in Sudan Kills Dozens

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Last year’s record-breaking wildfire season in Bolivia is having lasting effects on water supplies, health, and farming industries.

The Stream, February 20, 2025: Trump Orders Test Great Lakes Collaboration; Indian Religious Gathering Prompts Water Quality Concerns

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In India, leaders at the world’s largest religious gathering are promoting water and environmental sustainability.

The Stream, February 18, 2025: Deadly Flooding Comes to Kentucky Again; Sydney’s Big Wastewater Treatment Investment

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Devastating flooding in Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, and West Virginia has killed 13 people as heavy rainfall continues to force rescues, evacuations, and road closures.

The Stream, February 13, 2025: Green Ring Around Burkina Faso’s Capital; Environmental Losses in Gaza Are Devastating

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Growers in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, are combating extreme heat and food insecurity by maintaining a greenbelt around the capital.
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The Stream, February 6, 2025: Most of EU’s Surface Waters Are Polluted; Niger Delta Oil Production Could Restart

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A majority of surface water bodies in the European Union are in poor ecological condition, according to a new report from the European Commission.

The Stream, February 4, 2025: Trump Censors Climate Change From Federal Websites; Bulgaria-Greece Water Deal Expiration Sows Concerns

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U.S. President Donald Trump has moved to censor the climate crisis from federal web pages, with environmental assessments and climate adaptation reports disappearing from public sites.

The Stream, January 30, 2025: To Escape Floods, Kentuckians Are Relocating to Mined Mountaintops; World’s Longest Freshwater Lake Sees Fishery Declines

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Residents in Kentucky are moving from flood-prone valleys to mountaintops, as new communities are being built atop former strip mines.

The Stream, January 28, 2025: Greenland’s Lakes Emitting Carbon; Surprising Optimism for World’s Largest Hydropower Project in DRC

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Amidst political and water-related unrest in Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Bank’s confidence in the world’s largest hydropower project comes as a surprise.

The Stream, January 23, 2025: In Ghana, Water Cut-Offs Come Second to Gold Mining; Amazon River Communities Stranded After Drought

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Ghana’s government appears to be prioritizing gold mining over clean water access, jailing activists as supply cut-offs and pollution worsen.

The Stream, January 21, 2025: ‘Rainforestation’ in Philippines Protects Cities From Floods; EU Proposes PFAS Ban

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The European Union plans to introduce a sweeping ban on the use of PFAS in consumer products, with certain exemptions.