Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment Grows Some Teeth
After decades of irrelevance, two court decisions uphold people’s right to “clean air, pure water,” hearten activists to push for more.
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The Stream, February 22: A Study of 571 European Cities Details Risks from Floods, Droughts, Heatwaves
The Global Rundown A recent study models flood, drought, and heatwave risks for 571 cities in Europe. Farmers in California are told to expect minimal water as the state’s drought worsens. Cape Town, South Africa, hopes to serve as a “beacon of hope” for other water-stressed cities across the globe. Solar-powered water pumps provide a […]
HotSpots H2O, February 7: Spotlight on the Rohingya Refugee Crisis
Since August 2017, nearly 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled persecution in Myanmar following widespread, brutal attacks against the Rohingya community.
The Stream, January 29: Oceans Reached Record-High Temperatures in 2017, Data Shows
The Global Rundown Researchers conclude that 2017 was the hottest year on record for earth’s oceans. Residents in Haiti implore the international community for help in obtaining clean drinking water. The risk of disease in coral reefs is increasing due to plastic pollution, a study finds. Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan will meet on Monday to […]
The Stream, January 25: Cape Town Officials Move “Day Zero” Forward to April 12
The Global Rundown Cape Town, South Africa, moves “Day Zero” forward by nine days as dams levels continue to diminish. Water-related recreational activities sicken millions in the U.S. each year, new research shows. Rivers across Europe continue to overflow due to persistent rainfall and melting snow. Richmond, California, becomes the ninth U.S. city to sue […]
The Stream, January 12: Millions at Flood Risk Within Next 20 Years
Across the globe, millions will be put at flood risk in the next 20 years as global warming increases severe rainfall.
The Stream, December 18: Thousands of Gallons of Fuel Spill into Oregon’s North Santiam River
The Global Rundown Tropical Storm Kai-Tak makes landfall in the Philippines, causing flooding and heavy rains. Hong Kong researchers work to develop a super-bacteria that can clean up the large amount of waste water produced by China’s textile industry. The U.S. and Mexico deliberate over the final part of the Colorado Basin’s new drought plan. […]
The Stream, December 14: Hurricane Harvey Rains Were Three Times More Likely Due to Global Warming
The Global Rundown Rising salinity in the Sea of Galilee forces Israel’s Water Authority to pump salt water from the lake. A U.S. government report reveals that Arctic permafrost is thawing faster than ever. Hurricane Harvey’s deadly rains were made three times more likely by global warming, a study finds. A NASA study shows that […]
The Stream, December 7: Poor Sanitation Sickens Refugees in Greece’s Moria Camp
The Global Rundown New Jersey pushes for stricter limits on the amount of perfluorinated chemicals allowed in drinking water. Sanitation conditions deteriorate among the 6,000 people living in Greece’s Moria refugee camp. In Michigan, the Detroit Water and Sewage Department shuts off over 17,000 delinquent residential water accounts. New research shows that trees in the […]
The Stream, December 6: Melting Arctic Ice Could Worsen California Drought
The Global Rundown A U.S. District Court Judge orders Dakota Access Pipeline operators to develop an oil spill response plan. Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region declares a state of emergency due to severe drought. Three companies are sued over water contamination in west Michigan. Testing reveals heavy metals in Hong Kong household water. Researchers find a […]
The Stream, November 30: Rising Sea Levels Threaten Thousands of Historic Sites on U.S. East Coast
The Global Rundown Hydropower projects in the Balkans increase by 300 percent, endangering rivers and wildlife. Rising sea levels along the U.S. East Coast threaten historic sites such as the White House and early colonial settlements. The Red Cross moves to provide fuel for pumping water and sanitation in desperate Yemeni cities. A tropical cycle […]
The Stream, November 23: India’s Kashmir Region Looks to Quadruple Hydroelectric Power
The Global Rundown India’s Kashmir Region announces plans to accelerate hydroelectric projects over the next five year. The Flint City Council narrowly approves a 30-year drinking water contract with Detroit’s Great Lakes Water Authority. Saudi Arabia eases its import blockade on Yemen to allow “urgent humanitarian and relief materials” to reach desperate civilians. The storm […]
