The Stream, January 25, 2023: Sediment Buildup Will Shrink Reservoir Storage, UN Study Shows

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A new United Nations study suggests that by 2050, sediment buildup could cause thousands of the world’s largest dams to lose a combined 26 percent of their storage capacity.

The Stream, January 18, 2023: The Killing of Two Water Defenders in Honduras Prompts Calls for Justice

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Two water defenders, protesting an open-pit iron oxide mine in Carlos Escaleras National Park, are killed in Honduras.

The Stream, January 11, 2023: Proposed Hydropower Project Threatens Sacred Yakama Nation Food-Gathering Lands

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In south-central Washington state, a pumped-water storage project threatens a First Foods gathering area, a sacred place for the Yakama Nation.

The Stream, January 4, 2023 — Freezing Temperatures Across U.S. South Wreak Havoc on Water Systems

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An unseasonal arctic blast over the holiday season disrupted water access throughout the American South.

The Stream, December 28, 2022: Mercury Pollution of Waterways Spoils Bolivia’s Gold Mining Boom

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Activists are calling on Bolivia to regulate their mining industry’s use of mercury, which continues to pollute biodiverse watersheds, rivers, and drinking water.

The Stream, December 21, 2022: In Global Biodiversity Agreement, Freshwater Protection and Restoration Are Prominent

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At the UN biodiversity summit, roughly 190 countries pledge to protect 30 percent of the world’s lands and waters by 2030.

The Stream, December 14, 2022: Scrutinizing Mexico’s Tourist Train, UN Raises Concerns about Cultural and Environmental Damage

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In Mexico, the rushed development of a tourist train across the Yucatan peninsula threatens biodiverse rainforests and Indigenous communities, drawing UN attention.

The Stream, December 7, 2022: England’s Water Industry Mostly Owned by Private Foreign Interests, Report Reveals

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The vast majority of England’s water industry is owned by foreign firms and businesses, a Guardian investigation reveals.

The Stream, November 30, 2022: Activists in France Clash with Armed Guards at Proposed Reservoir Sites

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Planned reservoirs in France’s farming regions are the site of protests and military protection.

The Stream, November 16, 2022: UN Climate Summit Hosts First ‘Water Day’ at COP27

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At the UN climate summit, world leaders hear the importance of water in climate response.

The Stream, November 9: Aftermath of Drought and Flood Hurts Children in Kenya, Pakistan

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Extreme weather fueled by a warming planet is devastating children in Kenya and Pakistan.