The Stream, September 13, 2023: ‘Catastrophic’ Flooding in Libya Leaves Thousands Missing, Dead
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The collapse of two dams in northeast Libya, brought on by heavy rains, has killed at least 2,000 people, while more than 10,000 remain missing.
The Stream, September 6, 2023: Global Study Reveals Damage to Tropical Rivers from Mining Them
A global study spanning four decades and thousands of riparian miles reveals the devastating impact of river mining in the tropics.
The Stream, August 30, 2023: Depleted Rivers Hamper Global Trade
Ship traffic on some of the most important rivers for global trade is slowing due to low water levels brought on by drought and warming.
The Stream, August 23, 2023: Monsoons and Flooding Buoy Illegal Wildlife Trade in Bangladesh
A new study has found that wet seasons in Bangladesh are contributing to increased, illegal trading of wildlife.
The Stream, August 16, 2023: Drought and Overuse Dry Out Historic Agricultural Hub in Armenia
Fish farming, warmer weather, and drought have shrunk western Armenia’s artesian aquifer by more than two-thirds.
The Stream, August 9, 2023: Proposed Gold Mine in Brazil Threatens Waterways and Indigenous Families
An open-pit gold mine in Brazil’s Para region would displace 800 Indigenous families and cause irreparable harm to riparian habitat, if approved.
The Stream, August 2, 2023: Deadly Floods Afflict Beijing Amidst Highest Rain Event in More Than a Century
140-year high rains in Beijing have led to deadly flooding and evacuations in regions surrounding the Chinese capital.
The Stream, July 26, 2023: In Drought-Stricken Spain, Farmers Restore Ancient Irrigation Canals
Thousand year-old irrigation systems are being excavated and restored in Spain amid extreme heat and water insecurity crises.
The Stream, July 19, 2023: As Heat Waves Continue, EU Advisory Group Proposes ‘Blue Deal’ for Sustainable Water Policies
The European Union’s European Economic and Social Committee has adopted six opinions for sustainable water policy, to be presented in October.
The Stream, July 12, 2023: Severe Downpours Flood New England States, Southwest Japan
Extreme flooding throughout the U.S. Northeast spurs emergency orders, water rescues, and evacuations.
The Stream, July 5, 2023: ‘Weird’ Drought Spurs Water Conservation and Stunts Crops in U.S. Corn Belt
A widespread drought throughout the U.S. Midwest has made growing seasons more challenging and expensive.
The Stream, June 28, 2023: In Climate-impacted Bangladesh, Residents Adapt to ‘New Normal’ Floods, Drought, and Storms
In Bangladesh, where climate change is affecting water security for millions of people, residents are finding temporary solutions to grow, build, and sanitize.