The Stream, June 25: Human Rights Groups Ask UN to Stop Detroit Water Shutoffs
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Human rights groups have sent a report to the United Nations…
The Stream, June 24: Water Scarcity to Create Conflict in Middle East and Africa
Water Scarcity
Political instability and conflict between countries…
The Stream, June 19: One Quarter of India’s Land Becoming Desert
Desertification
Approximately 105 million hectares, or 32 percent…
The Stream, June 17: Floods Cost Nepal More Than $230 Million Each Year
Floods
Flooding in Nepal costs the country approximately $US…
The Stream, June 16: Discovery of Huge Amounts of Water in Earth’s Mantle
Water Supply
There are likely huge amounts of water—as much…
The Stream, June 11: U.S. Corn Crops Increasingly Threatened by Climate Change, Report Shows
Extreme Weather
The United States corn crop, worth $US 65 billion…
The Stream, June 9: Heat Wave Hits Delhi’s Power and Water
India
New Delhi is experiencing its hottest temperatures in…
The Stream, June 6: In India, Lack of Toilets Is Not Only a Health Concern But a Safety Crisis
The rape and hanging of two girls in India’s most populous…
The Stream, June 5: Chilean Government Sets Date for Controversial Dam Decision
The Chilean government will decide June 10 whether to proceed…
The Stream, June 4: Water Stress Affects Fewer Cities Than Previously Thought
One in four cities with a population greater than 750,000 is…
The Stream, June 3: Melting Glaciers, Increasing Precipitation Will Lift Himalayan River Flows
More heat in a warming world, more water in South Asia’s mountain…
The Stream, June 2: Australian Government Changes Priorities in Murray-Darling River Basin Restoration
Australia’s conservative coalition government will cut by 13…