The Stream, May 15, 2024: Solar Storm Disrupts Farmers Across North America

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The weekend’s northern lights were a hindrance to many North American farmers, as GPS systems were scrambled and tractors stalled.

Wildfire Rampage Injures Lungs in the Great Lakes

People are unprepared for smoke from forest fires worsened by intense drought and heat.

Fresh, May 14, 2024: In Minnesota, Largest U.S. Potato Producer Sues White Earth Nation Over Water Permit Dispute

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In northern Minnesota, the White Earth Nation is being sued for issuing water permits that farmers say are outside the tribe’s jurisdiction.

Federal Water Tap, May 13: Army Corps Eyes New Lake-Dredging Technique for Kansas Reservoir Filling with Sediment

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The Rundown Army Corps plans to evaluate a novel dredging…

An Iowa Farm County Seeks Answers To Cancer Rate 50% Higher Than National Average

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Palo Alto County has second highest cancer incidence among all U.S. counties.

The Stream, May 8, 2024: Farmers in India Turn to Ice Cream Sales As Water Scarcity Decimates Crops

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Indian farmers, impacted by water scarcity in dry summer months, are increasingly becoming seasonal ice cream vendors to make an income.

Federal Water Tap, May 6: White House Issues Cybersecurity Memo for Critical Infrastructure

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The Rundown Protecting water systems and other critical…

The Stream, May 1, 2024: In Sri Lanka, Contaminated Waters Linked to Kidney Disease in Farmers

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For decades in Sri Lanka farmers have suffered from kidney pain and failure, the cause unknown though likely linked to contaminated water.

Closing the Gap: Afghanistan’s Hunger Crisis in the Spotlight

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Rich countries are falling short in providing essential support to combat hunger and water scarcity in low income nations,

Fresh, April 30, 2024: Dredging Begins on Detroit’s Rouge River, One of Great Lakes Region’s Most Toxic Sites

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The $84 million cleanup of metropolitan Detroit’s Lower Rouge River, one of the Midwest’s most polluted waterways, has begun.

Federal Water Tap, April 29: Coal Power Plant Pollution Limits and Wetlands Restoration Pledge

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The Rundown Biden administration restricts power plant pollution…

The Stream, April 24, 2024: Deadly Flooding Hits Dubai As Historic Deluge Brings Desert Nations to Standstill

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A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, spurring deadly floods and shutting down cities like Dubai.