HotSpots H2O: As Tensions Rise in the Southern Caucasus, Water Shortages Continue

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Decades-long conflict has left water supply networks in disrepair and exacerbated water shortages for civilians in Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Western Wildfires Damage, Contaminate Drinking Water Systems

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As they tear through forests and developed areas, fires in California, Oregon, and Washington have destroyed water infrastructure and released chemical contaminants.

The Stream, September 11, 2020: UK Officials Set Up Taskforce to Reduce Sewage Spills

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The Global Rundown The UK’s Department for Environment, Food…

The Stream, September 10, 2020: Mexico is Restoring the Ancient Lake Texcoco

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The Global Rundown A Mexico City airport is being transformed…

Removing Carbon from Air, Which Increases Water Use, Is No Simple Climate Fix

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Certain ways of drawing carbon out of the atmosphere to keep global temperatures in check come with substantial tradeoffs for water use, water quality, and food production, study finds.

The Stream, September 9, 2020: As Water Shortages Become More Common, So Does Global Unrest

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The Global Rundown Experts warn of social unrest as water shortages…

The Stream, September 8, 2020: Typhoons Wreak Havoc In Japan, South Korea

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The Global Rundown Duel typhoons hit Japan and South Korea in…

Federal Water Tap, September 8: Satellite Imagery Shows Glacial Lake Growth

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The Rundown Researchers detail the global growth of glacial…

HotSpots H2O: In Kenya, Lake Water Rise Endangers Livelihoods and Wildlife

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Rising water levels in the lakes along the Great Rift Valley have pushed thousands in Kenya from their homes, endangering people’s livelihoods and wildlife in the region.

The Stream, September 4, 2020: Researchers Gain Ground in Predicting Malaria Outbreaks

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The Global Rundown A new model will more accurately predict…

In Michigan, Rising Lake Levels Disturb Sacred Ground

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Along Lake Michigan’s shores, rising waters are eroding Indigenous Odawa burial sites.

The Stream, September 3, 2020: Glacial Lakes Rise Dramatically In Last Three Decades

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The Global Rundown Glacial lakes globally are considerably higher…