The Stream, March 13, 2024: Cambodia Canal Proposal Could Harm Mekong Delta

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A proposed $1.7 billion canal in Cambodia would link a coastal port to a Mekong River tributary.

Federal Water Tap, March 11: Congress Finalizes 2024 Budget for Water, Energy Agencies

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The Rundown President Biden signs budget package for water,…

The Stream, March 6, 2024: Why Uganda’s Nyamwamba River is Flooding Like Never Before

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Climate change in western Uganda has turned the Nyamwamba River into a flooding force, destroying thousands of homes and killing dozens of people in recent years.

New Report Sparks Questions and Controversy Over Possible Causes for Iowa “Cancer Crisis”

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Binge drinking doubted as cause of Iowa’s rising cancer incidence.

Federal Water Tap, March 4: Permanent Water Bill Assistance Program Proposed in Senate

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The Rundown In a Senate proposal, federal water bill assistance…

The Stream, February 28, 2024: Mexico City Just Months Away From Water Calamity

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Taps could soon run dry in Mexico City and its metro area of 22 million people, as officials warn a “Day Zero” scenario is just months away.

Federal Water Tap, February 26: Natural Disasters Prompt Residents of U.S. Island Territories to Move, Census Finds

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The Rundown Severe storms pushed people in U.S. island territories…

The Stream, February 21, 2024: In Montana Groundwater Case, Judge Orders More Scrutiny of Proposed Housing Developments

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A Montana judge has ruled against the construction of a new housing subdivision near Helena, where groundwater shortages caused local outcry.

Fresh, February 20, 2024: Great Lakes Lawmakers Propose Federal Program to Protect Mississippi River

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A proposal to create a federally funded program to protect the Mississippi River is back in front of Congress, after a similar bill from 2021 failed.

Federal Water Tap, February 19: Agriculture Census Reveals Farming Shifts

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The Rundown USDA farm census finds decline in irrigated…

The Stream, February 14, 2024: Years of False Promises and Bad Deals Left Mississippi Towns Dry and in Debt

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Small towns in Mississippi were left with faulty water infrastructure and bloated bills after large companies promised modern meters and increased savings, an investigation finds.