HotSpots H2O: In Ethiopian Conflict, Water Insecurity and Disease Risk Escalate
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Destruction to infrastructure in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia has left people without access to clean water and increased the risk of fatal diseases.
Speaking of Water: China’s Water Challenges in 2021
Both at home and abroad, water will play a significant role in China's policy decisions in 2021.
Hot Spots H2O: Research Finds High Levels of PFAS Contaminants in Chinese Drinking Water
Drinking water for millions of people in China has unsafe levels of PFAS toxics, according to a new study.
‘Mass Aging’ of Dams a Global Safety and Financial Risk, UN Report Says
A global dam-building binge that spanned the early- to mid-20th century is now reaching a turning point, according to a report published by the United Nations.
At Dawn of Biden Administration, Opportunities for Water Systems
President Biden put forward a $2 trillion climate plan that mentions a bucketful of spending options to shore up America’s built and natural infrastructure.
California Households Owe $1 Billion in Water-Bill Debt
In California, a statewide survey indicates that low-income households and communities of color are most affected by overdue water bills.
HotSpots H2O: Rapidly Disappearing Tuni Glacier Raises Concerns for Bolivian Water Scarcity
The Tuni glacier, a formerly vast piece of ice that rises over the Bolivian capital of La Paz as a critical water source, is disappearing faster than predicted.
Flint Residents Unimpressed by Snyder Charges Linked to Lead Poisoning
By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan
Bridge reporter…
Four International Water Stories to Watch in 2021
What are the large water events to pay attention to in 2021? What are the trends and flashpoints?