The Stream, March 20, 2020: New Court Hearing over Dakota Access Pipeline Begins

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The Global Rundown A new round of litigation over the Dakota…

‘This Is the Time to Act Collectively’: Anticipating Coronavirus Spread, Groups Seek to Scale Up Handwashing and Hygiene Efforts

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Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, handwashing and hygiene are swelling in urgency and support, even though the message being delivered is not new.

Healthcare Facilities in Developing Countries a High Risk for Coronavirus Transmission

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Few healthcare facilities in developing countries have complete water, sanitary, and hygienic services. They are vulnerable to Covid-19 transmission, health experts say.

The Stream, March 19, 2020: Cambodia to Halt New Mekong Hydropower Projects for 10 Years

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The Global Rundown Cambodia says it will halt hydropower construction…

The Stream, March 18, 2020: England Experiences Above-Average Flooding and Drought in 2019

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The Global Rundown In 2019, England experienced some of the…

The Stream, March 17, 2020: Ninety U.S. Cities Halt Water Shutoffs for Duration of Coronavirus Outbreak

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The Global Rundown As of Monday evening, nearly 90 U.S. cities…

What’s Up With Water – March 16, 2020

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Federal Water Tap, March 16: Senate Democrats Propose $20 Billion to Respond to PFAS Contamination of Drinking Water and Groundwater

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The Rundown Democrats introduce a bill to aid utilities with…

HotSpots H2O: Venezuela, Where Hospitals and Homes Lack Soap and Water, Announces First Coronavirus Cases

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For years, Venezuela’s healthcare system has veered toward collapse. Water, medicine, protective equipment, and other essentials have been in short supply. As the country reports its first coronavirus cases, experts fear the nation could be an ideal breeding ground for the disease. 

As Cities Suspend Shutoffs, Water Access and Hygiene at Front of Coronavirus Response

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Governments at all levels are beginning to review water access policies and inequalities that inhibit public and personal efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.

The Stream, March 13, 2020: Seattle Will Maintain Water, Power Services for Duration of Coronavirus, Mayor Announces

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The Global Rundown Seattle, Washington, announces that it will…

The Stream, March 12, 2020: Polar Ice Shrinking Six Times Faster Than in the 1990s, Data Shows

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The Global Rundown Polar ice caps are diminishing six times…