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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Flint Residents Unimpressed by Snyder Charges Linked to Lead Poisoning
By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan
Bridge reporter…
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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?
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