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 23, 2022: Behind the Scenes at Qatar’s World Cup, Vast Water-Making Apparatus Must Keep Country Hydrated

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The 2022 World Cup kicked off in Qatar…

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.

The Stream, November 2, 2022: Russian Airstrikes Damage Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine, Cutting Off Water

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Russian airstrikes hit energy facilities in Ukraine earlier this week, cutting off water to most people in Kyiv.

The Stream, October 26, 2022: Multiple Cholera Outbreaks Overwhelm Global Vaccine Supply

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Multiple cholera outbreaks in countries like Haiti, Malawi, and Syria are challenging global health agencies.

The Stream, October 19, 2022: California City Approaches Water Supply Peril in Next Two Months

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The destruction from Hurricane Ian may push the price of home insurance – and thus homeownership – out of reach for many in Florida.