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Era of ample water supply and cheap prices is ending.
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Global Drought Discussed on “The World” with Marco Werman and Circle of Blue
When “The World” wanted to know about global drought conditions last week, producers from one of the important news programs on National Public Radio called Circle of Blue.
California Drought Is Not Lifting
Another dry winter forces political pressure for action.
California Drought – Town Hall – What is the New Normal?
California Drought Responses Must Feed Water Strategy Long-Term The drought emergency could be a cauldron for new water management ideas and practices, according to a panel of experts. An increasingly acute social and ecological disaster, California’s drought emergency is an opportunity for officials, regulators, and managers to rethink a complex system of water rights, groundwater […]
The Stream, March 24: Severe Droughts May Change How Water Is Priced
The Global Rundown Increasingly severe droughts in the western United States could give utilities more power to set higher prices for water. Ireland’s government is considering ways to make people pay their water bills, while making Los Angeles’ water systems resilient to earthquakes could cost billions. Dozens of people die each day in the Philippines […]
The Stream, March 20: $1 Billion in Emergency Funding for California Drought Announced
The Global Rundown The United Nations has unveiled a report that demonstrates how lack of water access disproportionately affects women. California Governor Jerry Brown and top lawmakers have unveiled $US 1 billion in emergency drought spending. Kenya has started a national fund to improve water access, with government agencies, NGOs and businesses all participating. Finally, […]
The Stream, March 10: Global Drought Responses Hurt by Lack of Coordination
The Global Rundown A United Nations official says better drought management and response requires better coordination between government agencies. Taiwan released plans for measures to combat its drought, while wine growers and miners contend with a severe drought in Chile. A new study suggests temperatures in the northern hemisphere could begin to rise quickly. Microbes […]
The Stream, March 3: Study Links Drought to Syria Conflict and Climate Change
The Global Rundown Climate change was likely behind the drought that helped push Syria into civil war, scientists found. Two separate oil spills contaminated river water used for drinking and irrigation in Washington state and Virginia, while ongoing problems with water and sanitation infrastructure are contributing to food insecurity in Gaza. A cholera outbreak in […]
California Drought Cuts Farm Water Allocation to Zero for Second Consecutive Year
The Central Valley prepares for an unprecedented shortage.
Central Texas Drought Is Worst on Record
Competition for water prompts a quest for new sources.
The Stream, February 19: Thailand Allocates $US 240 Million to Deal with Drought
The Global Rundown Thailand will spend millions on alleviating drought this year, while a Palestinian developer may have wasted more than 1 billion building a city with no water supply. Qatar plans to enact penalties for wasting water and electricity, and the state of Ohio is working on legislation to limit when farmers can apply fertilizer. It […]
The Stream, February 13: 80 Percent Chance of U.S. Megadrought
The Global Rundown Scientists are predicting a megadrought in the United States in the next 100 years, and the hospitality industry in Rio de Janeiro is preparing for water shortages during Carnival celebrations. Meanwhile, Pakistan may face a country-wide water shortage in the next decade. Nearly half of Ireland‘s water supply is lost to leaks. Finally, […]
