HotSpots H2O: In Besieged Ukraine, Water Again a Locus of Conflict
Water has long been a source of geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Three weeks into the Russian invasion, the damage is mounting.
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War in Ukraine Lengthens List of Violent Acts over Water
A new report details the rising number of clashes across the planet that are connected to water
HotSpots H2O: Polluted Rivers, Scarce Water, Sinking Capital: Report Warns of Dire Water Threats Facing Indonesia
Depending on how effectively they are addressed, water issues could slice 7 percent from Indonesia’s GDP in 2045—or boost it by 3 percent.
The Stream, January 20, 2022: East Africans Will Get Millions in Aid For Flood and Drought Relief
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The island of Tonga avoids complete devastation after a major volcanic eruption caused a tsunami over the weekend. The United Kingdom will send millions of dollars to East Africa to fund drought and flood relief efforts. A recent BBC analysis unveils the magnitude of illegal sewage pollution in U.K. waterways. Canada makes […]
The Stream, January 12, 2022: New Study Issues Grim Forecast For California’s San Joaquin Valley
A new report found that the average annual temperature in the San Joaquin Valley could increase by four degrees within three decades.
The Stream, December 10, 2021: Extreme Drought and Internal Conflict Are Displacing Somalians
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Amid ongoing drought, residents in Somalia’s Galgaduud region also face intensifying armed conflict between the Somali National Army and a militant group. A pipeline project in New Mexico will bring nearly 2,000 residents in one tribal community running water. Proposed regulations in California could fine residents for wasting water. Severe water shortages […]
The Year in Water, 2021
Water Crises Take Center Stage
The Stream, November 18, 2021: Israel and Jordan Reach Water-and-Energy Sharing Agreement
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN In the United States, a new report offers recommendations on expanding Native Americans’ access to drinking water. A dam in Queensland, Australia overflowed earlier this week, renewing neighboring landowners’ calls to expand its capacity. Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection is moving forward with a rule that would limit PFAS “forever chemicals” in […]
The Stream, October 27, 2021: EPA Releases Action Plan To Improve Water Quality on Native American Reservations
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases a plan to improve water infrastructure and sanitation for Native American tribes. A massive precipitation event in California triggers flooding and mudslides. Heavy rains in Vietnam force thousands to evacuate. A new app aims to reduce the number of failed water systems in Africa. An internship […]
2021 Election Preview: New York Considers Right to Clean Water
Voters will decide on a constitutional amendment for environmental rights.
Federal Water Tap, October 25: Warming Planet Threatens Global Political Stability, U.S. Intelligence Agencies Warn
The Rundown EPA releases a PFAS plan with timelines for regulatory action. EPA identifies clean water priorities in a draft five-year plan. U.S. hydropower generation is projected to drop 14 percent this year, EIA says. More water utilities ask the EPA to intervene to secure chemicals needed for water treatment. The U.S. Forest Service resumes […]
The Stream, October 15, 2021: Lead Pipes Will Be Replaced In Benton Harbor, Michigan Governor Says
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Major global corporations’ plans to be ‘water positive’ lack accountability measures, experts say. Precipitation, flooding, and sea levels are rising in Maryland. Michigan’s governor pledges to replace lead pipes in Benton Harbor in the next year and a half. Water quality in England’s Windemere Lake is being threatened by raw sewage discharge. […]
