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The Stream, August 27, 2020: Heat From Under the Arctic Ocean Is Speeding Up Ice Melting
The Global Rundown A heat blob could melt Arctic ice more quickly than anticipated. Pakistan faces devastation from monsoon flooding. A new stormwater wetland area aims to reduce flooding in Houston. Hurricane Laura threatens the U.S. Gulf Coast. Africa officially eradicates the water-borne wild poliovirus. “This is an incredible and emotional day.” – World Health […]
The Stream, August 26, 2020: Low Nutrient Levels in Great Lakes Are Threatening Wildlife
The Global Rundown A new report shows nutrients in most of the Great Lakes are declining. Water levels in China’s Three Gorges Dam are dropping after a record-setting high over the weekend. A hurricane is set to make landfall in the U.S. Gulf Coast this week. Three-fourths of residents in an Indian village are sick […]
The Stream, August 25, 2020: Water in India’s Dams are Reaching Full Capacity
The Global Rundown Water storage in Indian cities is rising. Thousands evacuated their homes in Brazil because of a water pipe rupture. Massachusetts’s North Shore is facing crippling damage due to climate change. Two storms are expected to wreak havoc along the U.S. Gulf Coast. China said it would release water flow data on its […]
HotSpots H2O: In Wake of Explosion, Beirut Finds Water, Goods in Short Supply
Thousands of people in Beirut face intense water, sanitation, and food shortages as Covid-19 cases spike in the days since a massive explosion demolished the port in Lebanon’s capital.
In Northeastern Syria, Pollution And Conflict Prevent Thousands From Clean Water
Where the Oil Runs Deep, Water Turns Foul
The Stream, August 19, 2020: Water Levels in Colorado River Reservoirs Expected to Drop Next Year
The Global Rundown Water levels in lakes around the Colorado River are projected to decrease. Lakes in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley continue to rise and destroy livelihoods. Researchers in New Mexico address water conservation. Recent rainfall in Mumbai could stop water cuts. The Hoopa Valley Tribal Council in northwestern California sues the U.S. Department of […]
The Stream, August 18, 2020: Report Says California’s Water Suppliers Are Overestimating Demand
The Global Rundown A new report recommends shifts in water supply forecasting as Californians become acclimated to conservation. The death toll continues to rise after flooding in Sudan. Water in unique wetlands in southeastern Arizona are being depleted by the construction of the border wall. Negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam resume. New tools […]
The Stream, August 14, 2020: New Technique Could Reduce the Amount of Water Used in Agriculture
The Global Rundown A new gene-modification technique could produce higher crop yields and reduce the amount of water used on farms globally. Almost half of schools around the world lack basic handwashing facilities. Hundreds of homes in southern England have been out of water since Friday due to high demand. European cities are finding creative […]
WHO, UNICEF Report Highlights Need for WASH as Schools Reopen
The World Health Organization released a report this week emphasizing the need for hygiene, sanitation, and handwashing facilities in schools around the world. As children head back to the classroom this fall, access to these WASH services is an important step for children’s safety. The report, published in collaboration with UNICEF, highlighted that 43 percent […]
Niger Receives Handwashing Stations From UNICEF to Curb Covid-19
Niger’s Ministry of Water and Sanitation received four new vehicles and 362 handwashing stations from the United Nations Children’s Fund this week. The move is part of an effort to extend water and sanitation services to all of the country’s residents. The new handwashing devices will be installed in 54 facilities, 71 public places, and […]
