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HotSpots H2O, August 15: UN Security Council Highlights Link Between Conflict and Famine
The Global Rundown
The UN Security Council called on the UN…
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HotSpots H2O, August 8: Shrinking Mount Kenya Glaciers Cause Tribal Strife
The Global Rundown
Melting glaciers on Mount Kenya are causing…
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HotSpots H2O, August 1: Drought and Conflict Displace 800,000 Somalis In Seven Months
The Global Rundown
Conflict and drought have displaced 800,000…
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HotSpots H2O, July 25: Turkish Dam Construction Strains Downstream Relations
The Global Rundown
Future dam construction in Turkey is straining…
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HotSpots H2O, July 18: Water Shortages in Iran Could Cause Future Conflict
The Global Rundown
Severe water shortages in Iran will lead…
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HotSpots H2O, July 11: Conflict Over Electricity Threatens Gaza Water Supply
The Global Rundown
Residents of the Gaza Strip run low on clean…
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HotSpots H2O, July 6: EU Increases Humanitarian Aid to War-Torn DRC
The Global Rundown
The European Commission will provide an additional…
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HotSpots H2O, June 20: Shelling Cuts Off Water Supply of 400,000 Ukrainians
The Global Rundown
After shelling destroyed two filtration systems…
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HotSpots H2O, June 6: Filipinos Are Without Water as Government Battles Islamic State
The Global Rundown
Civilians in Marawi, Philippines are without…