Protective Gear in Low Supply for U.S. Water Utilities
Within the next two weeks, many U.S. water utilities will run out of protective gear that helps their workers reduce the spread of the new coronavirus.
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The Stream, April 21, 2020: Las Vegas Drops Plan to Pump Water from Rural Areas
The Global Rundown Las Vegas, Nevada, abandons plans to pump water from rural parts of the state. Heavy rainfall causes flash floods and landslides in western Kenya, possibly leaving several people dead. A shortage of carbon dioxide gas, which is used in water treatment, may affect U.S. water supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Detroit, […]
Chinese dams held back Mekong waters during drought, study finds
A study says water levels measured downstream from China along the Thai-Lao border were at times up to 3 metres lower than they should have been.
The Stream, April 16, 2020: Average Monsoon Rains Expected in India in 2020
The Global Rundown Meteorologists predict average monsoon rainfall for India in 2020. Organizations working to protect the Mekong River request greater transparency from China following a recent report alleging that China withheld water from drought-hit downstream nations last year. Florida argues against a judge’s recommendation that a water rights debate with Georgia be dismissed from […]
Virus Hunters Find Coronavirus Clues in Sewage
Wastewater analysis could provide an early warning of the spread of the new coronavirus.
The Stream, March 31, 2020: Michigan Governor Orders Water Restoration to All Homes During Coronavirus Crisis
The Global Rundown Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer signs an executive order mandating water reconnection during the coronavirus pandemic. A tailings dam spill in Heilongjiang, China, could threaten local water supply. A plan to demolish four hydroelectric dams on California’s Klamath River raises questions over the waterway’s future. All the U.S. Great Lakes aside from Lake […]
Healthcare Facilities in Developing Countries a High Risk for Coronavirus Transmission
Few healthcare facilities in developing countries have complete water, sanitary, and hygienic services. They are vulnerable to Covid-19 transmission, health experts say.
The Stream, February 28, 2020: PFAS Cleanup in Minnesota Could Cost Up to $1.2 Billion
The Global Rundown Minnesota officials estimate that PFAS cleanup in the state could cost up to $1.2 billion. The New Zealand army delivers water to rural communities in the country’s drought-stricken Northland region. Chicago, Illinois, looks to resume a household water conservation program that was halted due to lead contamination issues. Shipping in the St. […]
