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The Stream, February 21: Pope Francis Calls For Prior Consent For Resource Projects

The Global Rundown The pope insisted that the prior and informed consent of indigenous communities is essential for avoiding conflict over resource development projects, many of which are opposed due to water concerns. Kenya’s government paid a record amount to pastoralists under its livestock drought insurance program this month. A humanitarian appeal for drought-hit Madagascar […]

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The Stream, February 20: Racism At Play In Flint Water Crisis, Report Finds

The Global Rundown Racism played a role in the lead-contaminated water crisis in Flint, Michigan, according to a government commission. Dwindling water supplies threaten half a million people in northeast Brazil. Scientists discovered astounding biodiversity in a coral reef at the mouth of the Amazon River. Bolivia applied for aid from the Green Climate Fund […]

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The Stream, February 17: Four Famines Threaten Africa and Middle East

The Global Rundown A drought in East Africa, as well as conflicts in Africa and the Middle East, could put 20 million people at risk of starvation in the next six months. Oil and agricultural development in Brazil’s Amapá state threaten the region’s forests and waterways. Residents of Mosul, Iraq are digging their own wells […]

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The Stream, February 16: Syria Flood Risks Rise Amid Fighting

The Global Rundown The United Nations warned there is a high risk of floods downstream of the Tabqa Dam in Syria, which is controlled by Islamic State militants. Researchers in Georgia conducted a cyberattack on a simulated water treatment plant, revealing the vulnerability of water infrastructure. The European Commission said it will take Ireland to […]

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The Stream, February 14: Philippines Cancels Mining Contracts To Protect Watersheds

The Global Rundown The Philippines canceled dozens of mining contracts in an effort to prevent watershed degradation. California’s governor asked for federal assistance to repair the damaged Oroville Dam. Scientists warned that the Florida Everglades may be reaching a “tipping point” and called for restored freshwater flows. A U.S. federal judge denied a request by […]

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Federal Water Tap, February 13: Senate Democrats Reveal Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Outline

The Rundown Democrats’ proposal includes at least $US 110 billion for water and sewer systems. Dakota Access pipeline receives final Army Corps approval. TransCanada resubmits its application to build the Keystone XL pipeline. Congress passes a resolution to invalidate an Obama administration rule to protect streams from coal mining waste. USGS researchers publish five regional […]

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The Stream, February 13: California Dam Troubles Force Thousands To Evacuate

The Global Rundown Damage to the spillways at California’s Oroville Dam prompted officials to issue evacuation orders for thousands of people downstream. Aid groups warned of an impending famine in drought-hit Somalia. India’s Supreme Court ordered the state government of Madhya Pradesh to pay families displaced by a major dam project. Untreated sewage is a […]

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The Stream, February 10: Canada Falling Short On First Nations Water

The Global Rundown Efforts to improve drinking water quality for First Nations in Canada face significant challenges, according to a new report. Subsidence in California could disrupt water deliveries to farmers, while massive water flows at the Lake Oroville dam could force operators to open an emergency spillway. The Philippines’ environment secretary says she will […]