The Stream, October 29, 2020: Climate Change Forces Indian Cities To Reinvent Urban Planning

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Major Indian cities are factoring climate…

The Stream, October 28, 2020: Hurricane Zeta Projected To Hit Gulf Coast By Wednesday

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Hurricane Zeta moves out of the Yucatan…

Tajikistan, “House of Water,” Where Half of The Population Lacks Access to Water

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While tensions over water access have existed for a while, a murder has made many Tajik women in Somoniyon anxious.

The Stream, October 27, 2020: Unpredictable Weather Patterns Send Crop Prices Soaring During Pandemic

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Crop prices are rising globally due…

Federal Water Tap, October 26: Trump Interjects in Nile Dam Dispute

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The Rundown Trump inflames a Nile basin water conflict by suggesting…

HotSpots H2O: Proposed Dams Strain Water Politics in Iraq

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A proposal by Kurdistan officials to build dozens of dams as a response to water insecurity has caused concern in Iraq.

The Stream, October 23, 2020: Thousands of Kenyans Can’t Walk Due To High Fluoride Levels in Water

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN High fluoride levels in Kenya’s Lake…

What Has the Trump Administration Meant for Water?

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By narrowing or repealing federal rules, the Trump administration has prioritized big business and reduced pollution protection for waterways.

The Stream, October 22, 2020: Nepal’s Rice Farmers Are Breaking Covid-19 Protocols To Find Work

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Water shortages and economic stress…

The Stream, October 21, 2020: A Landslide Caused By Excessive Flooding Kills 20 In Vietnam

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A landslide in Vietnam leaves at least…

2020 Election: Water Decisions Pepper State and Local Ballots

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A hodgepodge of constitutional amendments and ballot measures seek to move water policy at the state and local level.