The Stream, August 7: Militants Control Iraq’s Mosul Dam

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Iraq Militant forces of the Islamic State have taken over the…

The Stream, August 6: Water Newest Threat in China Earthquake Zone

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China A lake containing 49.6 million cubic meters of water has…

Himalayas Strike Again: Deadly Landslide in Nepal

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Sun Koshi River is blocked, 156 people are dead, and 10 percent…

Circle of Blue Wins Society of Environmental Journalists Awards for Reporting and Photojournalism

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Coverage of “the world’s quest for water” is timely, intimate, and dramatic.

Toledo Residents Told Water Is Safe

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Toxin is below detectable levels in region’s drinking water Image…

The Stream, August 4: El Nino Not Likely to Relieve Drought in Brazil’s Hydropower Regions

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Energy Dam levels are at historic lows in regions of Brazil…
Data provided by the City of Waukesha and given to Circle of Blue by Steve Edlund show clearly that water levels in the City’s deep aquifer supply are rising, not falling as Waukesha officials assert in an application to draw its water from the Great Lakes.

Federal Water Tap, August 4: Western U.S. Water Legislation Introduced and Agreements Signed

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New legislation proposes that the federal government spend $US…

Toledo Issues Emergency ‘Do Not Drink Water’ Warning to Residents

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Algae toxins poison Lake Erie; 400,000 people without water. Photo…

Harmful Algal Bloom Expands in Lake Erie

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Algal bloom season is here. These tools will help you keep track. A…

California Groundwater Legislation Will Be Amended Monday

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Basins get more than two decades to balance groundwater use.

The Stream, August 1: Landslide Deathtoll Reaches 51 in India After Heavy Rains

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Floods Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides in India's…
Data provided by the City of Waukesha and given to Circle of Blue by Steve Edlund show clearly that water levels in the City’s deep aquifer supply are rising, not falling as Waukesha officials assert in an application to draw its water from the Great Lakes.

In Apparent Contradiction, Data Shows Waukesha’s Groundwater Levels Rising, Not Falling

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City’s case for diverting Great Lakes Water appears significantly weakened.