HotSpots H2O: Water Conflicts to Watch in 2019
Water will continue to be intertwined with social and political tension in 2019.
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2019 Preview: U.S. Government Water Policy
Discover what to watch for in 2019 in U.S. government water policy
Photojournalist’s Notebook: São Paulo’s Portelinha Favela
Those living in Portelinha are among the roughly 40 percent of the world’s population that are affected each day by water scarcity and pollution.
The Stream, January 2: Court Ruling Disrupts Plans to Dump 15m Tonnes of Salt Waste Near Australian Waterway
The Global Rundown A plan to dump tonnes of salt waste into a Queensland, Australia, waterway comes to a halt. Storm Usman brings torrential rains to the Philippines, triggering deadly landslides. Aquatic life in the United Kingdom’s coastal waters resurges after increased conservation efforts. Farmers in South Africa consider drought-hardy goats as an alternative to […]
Federal Water Tap, December 31: 2019 Preview
The Rundown What to watch for in the coming year: revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule, a public meeting to discuss a proposed reduction in the scope of the Clean Water Act, the first national drinking water regulation for a new contaminant in more than two decades, a PFAS management plan, drought negotiations on […]
The Stream, December 28: Ninety Percent of Chile’s Slum Households Lack Potable Water
The Global Rundown The number of slums in Chile increases, and most of the communities are without water or sewage services. Ninety percent of Karnataka, India, is facing drought conditions after three years of scarce rainfall. An extreme heatwave grips Australia, with temperatures up to 49 °C (120 °F) forecast. Low rainfall cuts soybean yields […]
The Stream, December 27: Protection of Indigenous Land, Water, Cited in Guatemala Silver Mine Shutdown
The Global Rundown A conflict flares in Guatemala over a silver mining project, which indigenous communities fear will hurt their water supply. Heavy rains hamper relief efforts in tsunami-hit Indonesia. As dry conditions grip the United States, farmers turn to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor. Sand dams in Somalia boost water supply and provide a […]
Federal Water Tap, December 24: Columbia River Basin Agreement for Salmon and Hydropower
The Rundown The Trump administration’s strategy for reducing childhood lead exposure is criticized as being too weak. The Supreme Court declines to hear a manufacturer’s appeal over a sanitary wipes lawsuit. An EPA advisory committee recommends a federal drinking water standard for PFAS chemicals. Congress passes a sewer system planning bill and reauthorizes a federal […]
Speaking of Water – Looking back at 2018, ahead to 2019
What are the trends and the disruptions we saw in 2018, and what’s ahead for 2019 and beyond?
U.S. Year-In-Review, 2018
What was water in the United States this year? For one, it was visible — and vividly so.
The Stream, December 18: Polluted Rivers in Bengaluru, India, Infect Surrounding Groundwater
The Global Rundown Tainted rivers in Bengaluru, India, pollute groundwater around the city. The number of people living in flood-prone areas of Japan is on the rise. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation says Southwestern U.S. states must agree to a drought-contingency plan for the Colorado River basin by January 31, 2019. Farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria […]
Federal Water Tap, December 17: The Biggest Water Week This Year: WOTUS, Colorado River, Farm Bill, and More
The Rundown The EPA proposes to diminish the scope of the Clean Water Act. The Bureau of Reclamation sets a deadline for a Colorado River drought plan. Ryan Zinke resigns as Interior secretary. Congress agrees to a farm bill. The Bureau of Reclamation reports on tribal water use in the Colorado River basin. The Energy […]
