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U.S. Food Trade Increasingly Leans On Unsustainable Groundwater
It takes water to grow crops, and an increasing portion of the US’s irrigation water is unsustainably mined from groundwater sources.
The Stream, January 21, 2020: Water Crisis Leaves Bulgarian Government Facing a No-Confidence Vote
The Global Rundown The Bulgarian government faces a no-confidence vote due to ongoing water shortages affecting thousands of people. Lawmakers in Michigan propose two bills that would limit access to groundwater for water bottling company Nestlé Waters North America, Inc. Controversy ensues over an $80 million water rights sale to the Australian government. China bans […]
Water Crises Again Ranked a Top Global Risk in World Economic Forum Report
For the first time in the history of the Global Risks Report, respondents ranked environmental factors as the top five risks that are most likely to occur.
The Stream, November 29, 2019: Water Crisis Could Hit Sydney, Australia, Next Year, According to WaterNSW Warning
The Global Rundown A document shows that New South Wales, Australia, could face a major water crisis by the middle of next year. Kentucky state regulators call for major changes in how water districts are managed and regulated. Autumn rainfall eases drought in southeastern Alaska. An estimated £110 million ($142 million) in insurance payouts are […]
The Stream, November 27, 2019: States Without Clean Water Must Compensate Citizens, Indian Court Rules
The Global Rundown India rules that states must offer compensation if they are unable to provide clean air and water to citizens. Two New York water districts sue 3M, DuPont, and Chemours companies over PFAS contamination. A community in northern Michigan receives a state grants to connect PFAS-affected homes with a municipal water system. Dengue […]
The Stream, November 26, 2019: Arizona Residents Rank Water Availability as Most Important Issue
The Global Rundown Arizona residents rank water as a key concern in a recent survey. Air pollution blankets New South Wales, Australia, as fires burn 2.5 million acres. Catastrophic flooding hits France, Greece, and Italy. Twenty Superfund sites in Michigan could release dangerous chemicals in a flood event, a new federal analysis warns. Minnesota officials […]
The Stream, November 21, 2019: Nevada Water Supply At “Critical Mass,” Official Warns
The Global Rundown A Nevada official declares that the state’s water supply has reached a “critical mass.” South Korea asks Japan to disclose information about the potential looming release of radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. China constructs three water plants in Sri Lanka in an attempt to foster greater relations with the island […]
The Stream, November 20, 2019: Major Power Outage Hits Barbados, Disrupting Water Supply
The Global Rundown A major power outage in Barbados disrupts water supply on the island. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says the country needs to divert more water to parched northern areas, as well as investing more in infrastructure. Saginaw, Michigan, plans to replace its 16,000 lead water lines, which will involve a hike in water […]
The Stream, November 19, 2019: Many Native Americans Lack Adequate Water Supply, Study Finds
The Global Rundown A new report shows that Native Americans struggle most with water accessibility among all groups in the United States. A third major hide tide in a week swamps Venice, Italy. Amid chronic electricity shortages, Yemenis boost water supply through solar energy. California edges toward another drought. Farmers in Canada grapple with a […]
