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The Stream, June 29: Water-Related Quarrels and Killings Rattle Parched New Delhi
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 Stream, June 26: Venezuela Military Seizes Key Caracas Water Points, Forces Residents to Pay for Water
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 Stream, June 1: Water Use Soars As Pakistan Experiences World Record Heat
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 Stream, May 17: Water Shortages Will Be Environmental Challenge of the Century, NASA Warns
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 Stream, March 22: Brasília Aims to End Water Rationing by December
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 Facts
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 […]
The Stream, March 16: Study Finds Plastic Particles in 90 Percent of Bottled Water
The Global Rundown The World Health Organization (WHO) launches a health review after a new study finds plastic particles in 90 percent of bottled water. The U.S. accuses Russia of engineering cyberattacks targeting nuclear power plants and water and electric systems. The Philippine environment minister recommends a year-long closure to clean up contaminated Boracay. The […]
