The Stream, August 9, 2023: Proposed Gold Mine in Brazil Threatens Waterways and Indigenous Families

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Arizona, Nevada, and California offer a plan to conserve water from the shrinking Colorado River.