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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Photojournalist’s Notebook: São Paulo’s Wastewater
Despite new expansion efforts, wastewater treatment in São Paulo remains woefully inadequate.
Photojournalist’s Notebook: São Paulo’s Portelinha Favela
Those living in Portelinha are among the roughly 40 percent of the world’s population that are affected each day by water scarcity and pollution.
Speaking of Water – Looking back at 2018, ahead to 2019
What are the trends and the disruptions we saw in 2018, and what’s ahead for 2019 and beyond?
The Year In Water, 2018
2018 was a tumultuous, eventful year in water.
What’s Up With Water – December 3, 2018
Your weekly “need to know” news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue.
HotSpots H2O, December 3: Water Infrastructure Still a Target in Ukrainian Conflict
Attacks on civilian water infrastructure remain a strategic vulnerability in the ongoing conflict between the Ukrainian military and separatists.
Michigan Local Health Authorities Wary of Septic Bill Mandates Without Funding
Health departments do not currently have staff to carry out the bill’s orders, local officials say.
The Stream, November 28: Desperate, Displaced Afghan Families Marry Off Children to Survive Drought
The Global Rundown Desperate Afghan families begin marrying off young children to help survive the country’s severe drought. The UN World Meteorological Organization says there is a 75-80 percent chance of an El Niño weather event occurring by February. Thousands of drought-resistant trees are planted in the Lake Chad Region to combat climate change. Impoverished […]
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 9: Invasive Species Consume Huge Amounts of South Africa’s Water, Study Shows
The Global Rundown Invasive species in South Africa consume shocking amounts of water. African island states call for help in combating the health effects of climate change, including a rise in water-related illnesses. California voters reject a $9 billion water bond in the U.S. midterm elections. Pope Francis says water is a basic human right, […]
