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The Global Rundown A new report claims that the death toll from the 2014 Flint water crisis is possibly higher than official figures. Groundwater quality improves across China in the first half of 2018. Flooding kills 20 and affects thousands in Odisha, India. Drought-stricken El Salvador declares emergency as the country combats food and water […]
The Global Rundown Heavy rains cause intense flooding along hundreds of Chinese rivers. A new study claims that Cape Town’s severe drought was three times more likely due to climate change. Violent protests in Iraq, partially fueled by chronic water shortages, spread across the country. Residents in a Mexican mountain town turn to Coca-Cola amid […]
Water supply and quality motivate Tamil Nadu’s most dynamic social movements.
The Global Rundown Summer drought leads to brawls and killings in and around New Delhi, India. A persistent dry spell causes a rat “plague” in Inner Mongolia. Nearly half of South Asia will be affected by changes in temperatures and rainfall by 2050, according to World Bank estimates. The U.S. Forest Service offers a three-year […]
The Global Rundown The Venezuelan army seizes control of major water points in the capital Caracas and forces residents to pay for water. Workers rush to contain a crude oil spill in Iowa’s Rock River before it contaminates drinking water. The United Kingdom plans to examine the water footprint of the country’s “fast fashion” industry. […]
The Global Rundown Water use spikes in Pakistan amid sweltering heat. China struggles to enforce countrywide water quality standards. India shuts down a water-polluting copper plant but makes no plans for groundwater cleanup. Fighting intensifies in Derna, Libya, cutting off the water supply of thousands. Tourists are warned to stay away from Shimla, India, a […]
The Global Rundown NASA predicts widespread water scarcity after a study shows freshwater decline in 19 global hotspots. Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan agree to study the impact of filling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. A leaked report warns that the construction of Cambodia’s largest dam could devastate the Mekong River. The Zambian government levies fees […]
The Global Rundown Water rationing in Brasília, Brazil, is expected to end by December. A recent report finds that over 800 million people must travel and queue for at least 30 minutes to access safe water. The American Chemical Society analyzes the impact of California’s wildfires on water supply. The number of water-saving “sponge cities” […]
Water shortages could affect 5 billion people by 2050. Global demand for water has increased sixfold over the past 100 years. Worldwide water demand is increasing by 1 percent each year. 6 million Brazilians have been displaced by flooding, drought, and other disasters since 2000. By 2100, floods, droughts, and other […]
