South of the Border—Second Environmental Review of Tar Sands Pipeline Leaves Many Groups Unsatisfied
Residents and lawmakers in Nebraska mull their options for protecting key groundwater sources.
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Divided Michigan Supreme Court Overturns Anglers of the Au Sable Decision, Reverses Environmental Victory
The Michigan Supreme Court’s new conservative majority overturned a four-month-old court decision by a 4-3 margin this week, casting doubt on the rights of state citizens to sue over environmental harm.
Ned Breslin: Lasting Coverage — Retooling the WASH Model’s “Beneficiary” Indicators (Part II)
So if “beneficiaries” are a terrible indicator of success in the international water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector, then what should take their place?
Bohai Sea Pipeline Could Open China’s Northern Coal Fields
Disputed project seen as a must for modernization.
The Stream, March 25: Nuclear Legacy
While the world is following the unfolding nuclear disaster at Japan’s Fukushima power plant, the radioactive waste at a former plutonium production facility in Hanford, Washington, is slowly seeping into the region’s soil and ground water, and threatening to move toward the Columbia River. Der Spiegel revisits “the most contaminated location in the entire Western […]
Surge of New Dams in Southwest China Produces Power and Public Ire
Water-rich region, though, is getting dryer.
The Stream, March 2: Shale Uncovered
In the next chapter of its gas drilling series, The New York Times digs even deeper into the murky side of the U.S. shale gas boom. Even when companies treat their drilling wastewater, environmental and health risks remain, in the form of salts or sludge that are highly concentrated with radioactive material and other contaminants. […]
Infographic: China’s Wind Energy Sector is Global Leader
Wind generating capacity in China has reached more than 42 GW—the most of any country.
The Stream, February 21: Toxic Waste
How is water affected by illegal waste exports from the United Kingdom to the developing world? The U.K. Environment Agency is pursuing in court 30 cases of illegal exports of electrical and household waste — as well as tyres — to West Africa and South East Asia, which have dire consequences for public health and […]
The Stream, February 9: Drought in China
China barely gets mentioned in world food reports despite being the biggest grain producer, but on Tuesday the United Nation’s food agency issued a special alert, warning that a dire winter drought is now threatening China’s wheat crops. And the world’s food security, The New York Time explains. Meanwhile, intense monsoon rains have destroyed at […]
Ned Breslin: Counted Like Sheep — Retooling the WASH Model’s “Beneficiary” Indicators (Part I)
I hate the word “beneficiary.” Beneficiary is a misleading indicator and driver of development assistance.
Michigan Supreme Court Decision in Au Sable River Case Shores Up Protection for Environment
Court blocks dumping into a popular fly-fishing stream, sets precedent to protect Michigan waters from pollution.
