The Stream, July 19, 2023: As Heat Waves Continue, EU Advisory Group Proposes ‘Blue Deal’ for Sustainable Water Policies
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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.
The Stream, June 21, 2023: In Water-Scarce Gulf Coast City, Proposed Desalination Plants Put Oil Industry First, Residents Say
In Corpus Christi, Texas, residents are fighting proposed desalination plants which would prioritize water for companies, not residents or wildlife.
The Stream, June 14, 2023: Momentum Builds in Manitoba For Environmental Protections
In one Winnipeg neighborhood, residents continue their fight for a right to a healthy environment — with possible legislation on the horizon.
The Stream, June 6, 2023: Evacuations and Flooding in Southern Ukraine After Blast Hits Dam
An explosion at a hydroelectric plant in southern Ukraine placed thousands of people at risk of massive flooding.
The Stream, May 31, 2023: Iran and Taliban Exchange Gunfire, Heightening Water Tension
At least two people were reportedly killed amidst heavy gunfire along the Iran-Afghanistan border, escalating a water rights dispute between the countries.
The Stream, May 24, 2023: Lower Colorado River States Outline Plan for Historic Water Cuts
Arizona, Nevada, and California offer a plan to conserve water from the shrinking Colorado River.
The Stream, May 17, 2023: Morocco Boosts Funding, Ambitions for 30-Year Water Plan
Morocco, which has one of the world’s lowest water resources per capita, boosts its water funding by billions of dollars.
The Stream, May 10, 2023: Guatemalan Town Awaits Open-Pit Mine Decision
The Guatemalan government rejected a referendum vote from residents resisting an open-pit mine near a protected river and lake.
The Stream, May 3, 2023: Native Hawai’i Farmers Advocate For Land Back While Restoring Historic Water Systems
On Maui, where colonial and commercial parties stole land and water decades ago, Native Hawai’ian farmers are working to restore ancient water systems while litigating for reparations.