HotSpots H2O: Water Conflicts to Watch in 2019
Water will continue to be intertwined with social and political tension in 2019.
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The Stream, November 20: Egypt and Ethiopia Reopen Talks on Contentious Dam
The Global Rundown Egypt and Ethiopia announce another round of talks on the contentious Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Drought-tolerant juniper trees begin to die unexpectedly in parched Utah. Tropical depression Toraji triggers flash floods and landslides in central Vietnam. Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister pledges an extra $500 million for water infrastructure projects. The Central Arizona […]
The Stream, November 13: Drought, Wind, Driving California’s Unchecked Wildfires
The Global Rundown Drought and wind are key drivers behind California’s growing wildfires, scientists say. A United States judge halts construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. Millions of people across the Caribbean may face food insecurity due to drought. Tumbling water levels in Germany’s Rhine River impact worldwide fuel markets. Hot, dry weather increases […]
The Stream, April 3: Rivers Appear Overnight In Argentina Due to Deforestation, Climate Change
The Global Rundown New rivers appear unexpectedly across Argentina, likely due to deforestation and increasing rainfall. Radioactive contamination in Russia’s Techa River dirties the water supply of thousands. Environmentalists warn that coal mining may be impacting the quality of drinking water in Sydney, Australia. Damage to an old pipeline in Thessaloniki, Greece, leaves large sections […]
HotSpots H2O, July 25: Turkish Dam Construction Strains Downstream Relations
The Global Rundown Future dam construction in Turkey is straining relations with downstream Iran. The water network in Raqqa, Syria, is no longer functioning after a month of intense fighting between ISIL and Syrian forces. In Ukraine, two safety zones were established based on the location of water filtration stations. New dam and water diversion […]
The Stream, July 18: Planned Dams and Water Diversions Increase Risk of Transboundary Conflict
The Global Rundown New research suggests that planned dams and water diversions could contribute to increased conflict risks in river basins around the world. The number of factory farms is growing in the United Kingdom, raising concerns about pollution and animal welfare. A United Nations report calls on the international community to intensify efforts to […]
The Stream, October 25: U.N. May Pay Haiti Cholera Victims
The Global Rundown The families and communities most affected by a cholera outbreak in Haiti could receive compensation under a plan floated by the United Nations. The murder of a government official in Brazil’s Amazon has raised new concerns about crimes against environmental campaigners. Expanding deserts in China are forcing thousands of people to relocate. […]
Projecting Global Water Supplies With A New Tool
ISciences develops predictive model for anticipating water stress. The profound disturbance in the planet’s water supply is linked by scientists to climate change. As the world’s weather becomes more erratic so too does predicting how much fresh water will be available for human use. ISciences, an Ann Arbor-based research group, has set out to remedy […]
