The Stream, August 28, 2024: Toxic Lead in LA Neighborhood’s Drinking Water a Symptom of Pollution and Neglect, Residents Say

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A new report reveals the long-lasting impacts of unchecked pollution and redlining in the community of Watts, Los Angeles, where water samples have been found to contain widespread levels of toxic lead.

The Stream, August 21, 2024: Saltwater Intrusion Sullies Fresh Groundwater on Vanuatu, Uprooting Residents

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Saltwater intrusion on Vanuatu is threatening both the health of coastal freshwater reserves, and the island communities who depend on these sources.

The Stream, August 14, 2024: In Serbia, Lithium Mine Approval Puts Water in Focus and Sparks Widespread Protests

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Thousands of people in downtown Belgrade, Serbia march in protest of a lithium mine they say will pollute precious waterways and endanger public health.

The Stream, August 7, 2024: $1.7B Mekong River Canal Breaks Ground, Stirring Environmental and Subsistence Concerns

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Cambodia has announced a $1.7 billion project to build a canal connecting the Mekong River with the Gulf of Thailand.

The Stream, July 31, 2024: In Drought-Stricken Sicily, Tourists and Locals Live Different Water Realities

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Extreme drought and above-average temperatures in Sicily have burdened the island’s residents, but visitors are shielded from such drastic water shortages.

The Stream, July 24, 2024: As Italy’s Po River Delta Sinks into Adriatic Sea, Freshwater Ecosystems and Farmland Disappear

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In northern Italy, subsidence — the sinking of land over time — is allowing the Po River watershed to be overcome by the salty Adriatic Sea, submerging habitat and farmland.

The Stream, July 17, 2024: Indigenous Women in Oaxaca Conserve Water While Farming As Countrywide Shortages Continue

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As Mexico continues to suffer from water scarcity and extreme heat, Indigenous women in Oaxaca are combining ancient growing practices with new technologies to conserve the resource.

The Stream, July 10, 2024: Voters in U.K General Election Worry about River Health and Sewage Spills

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The poor quality of rivers and streams across the United Kingdom was a major concern for voters in last week’s general election, helping the Liberal Democrat party win 72 Parliamentary seats.

The Stream, July 3, 2024: Algerians, Suffering From Drought and Water Shortages, Demonstrate For Desalination And Infrastructure

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Reservoirs across Algeria sit at one-third capacity as demonstrators call for desalination construction to pick up the pace.

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.