What’s Up With Water – July 6, 2020

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Listen to the July 6, 2020, episode of What's Up With Water, Circle of Blue's weekly water news podcast.

Federal Water Tap, July 6: House Passes Huge $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

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The Rundown The House approves a $1.5 trillion infrastructure…

HotSpots H2O: Conflict and Covid-19 Disrupt Water Supplies in Ukraine

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Aerial bombardment as part of a years-long conflict has once again upset water supplies in eastern Ukraine, leaving many civilians without running water in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The Stream, July 3, 2020: Temperatures in Great Lakes Michigan and Huron Jump Nearly 20 Degrees in a Week

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The Global Rundown Water temperatures in the U.S. Great Lakes…

House Passes Legislation to Fund Removal of Lead Water Pipes

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The House on Wednesday approved new legislation to fund the replacement…

The Stream, July 2, 2020: Brazil’s São Paulo State Extends Water Bill Exemptions Through August 15

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The Global Rundown Brazil’s Sabesp sanitation company extends…

In Nigeria, Doctors Turn to Basic Hygiene to Slow Covid-19

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As the coronavirus pandemic spreads through Africa’s most populous country, a health foundation pushes for better access to water, sanitation and hygiene.

In Midst of Pandemic, United Nations to Accelerate Water and Sanitation Goals

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The United Nations announced on Friday the launch of a mission…

The Stream, July 1, 2020: Florida Governor Signs Major Bill Aimed at Combating Water Quality Issues

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The Global Rundown Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs an extensive…

Early IFRC Funding in Bangladesh to Reduce Impact of Flood and COVID-19

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More than 4 million people in Bangladesh in areas affected by…

The Stream, June 30, 2020: Independent Data Suggests Hidden Flood Risk to Millions of U.S. Properties

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The Global Rundown A new map of flood risk in the United States…