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Federal Water Agency, in Course Correction, Courts Private Investment

Bureau of Reclamation showcases five water projects for private investors. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue In early May, Bureau of Reclamation officials gathered the world’s top builders and bankers for a meeting at the Sheraton West hotel conference room in Lakewood, Colorado, a Denver suburb that abuts Rocky Mountain foothills. Reclamation faces a conundrum. […]

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The Stream, May 25: Millions Still Face Hunger In Ethiopia

The Global Rundown Rainfall across Ethiopia has not erased hunger for millions of people, and food insecurity could actually deepen over the next several months. Rising sea levels are expected to put more pressure on the National Flood Insurance Program in the United States, which is already billions of dollars in debt. The number of […]

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The Stream, May 12: Days Numbered For U.S. Glaciers, Scientists Say

The Global Rundown Glaciers in the contiguous United States may be gone by mid-century, according to scientists. Somalia needs an additional $900 million in aid to address food and water shortages caused by drought. A cholera outbreak in Yemen, spread through contaminated water, has now killed more than 50 people. Not enough money is set […]

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The Stream, May 5: Another El Nino Lurks On The Horizon

The Global Rundown Analysts predict another global El Nino could form later this year. A sandstorm in China brought dangerous air pollution to Beijing, shutting down flights and forcing residents indoors. Seasonal rains in Somalia may provide some relief from a severe drought, but disease risks are growing. A community in Nigeria is suing the […]

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The Stream, May 4: Unpaid Water Bills Could Foreclose Homes In Flint

The Global Rundown Residents of Flint, Michigan who have delinquent water accounts could face home foreclosure if they do not pay, despite concerns about lead. Violence between ranchers and herders in Kenya stems from historical land conflicts, not just drought, conservationists say. Cape Town, South Africa is still working to avert water cuts as its […]

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The Stream, May 2: California Snowpack Weighs In At Double Normal Levels

The Global Rundown After years of severe drought, California’s final snowpack measurement is double its normal levels. Indigenous people protecting their land and resources are often portrayed as criminals or terrorists, according to the United Nations’ special rapporteur. A new federal spending deal softens funding cuts to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Officials in Chicago […]