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The Stream, October 11, 2019: Ethiopia’s Capital Works to Boost Water Supply as Demand Grows
The Global Rundown Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, spearheads new water infrastructure to help combat chronic water shortages. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces new regulations on lead in drinking water. A super typhoon disrupts transportation and sporting events in Japan. New modeling predicts future interactions between humans and nature, and warns that those living in […]
Federal Water Tap, September 23: TVA Moves to Safer Coal Ash Storage at Gallatin Plant
The Rundown In settling a lawsuit, the Tennessee Valley Authority will revamp its coal ash storage at a coal-burning power plant in Tennessee. A water funding bill advances in Congress while a separate measure seeks to establish a revolving fund for disaster preparation. NOAA tracks intense rainfall from Tropical Storm Imelda and proposes an expansion […]
A Conversation with Madeline Kiser and Oscar Beita of RíoArte
Madeline Kiser, Co-Founder of RíoArte, and Oscar Beita, Co-Founder of RíoArte, discuss new narratives for connecting water to non-traditional perspectives.
‘Our Land Is No Use Any More’: India’s Struggle To Save Its Farms
Land degradation and climate change are posing major threats to India’s economy and farmers. Part of the Covering Climate Now partnership
Costs of Water Pollution, a Global Scourge, ‘Underestimated and Underappreciated’
A new World Bank report highlights the extensive damage to health, ecosystems, and economies due to water pollution.
The Stream, August 27, 2019: Indonesia to Move Capital to Borneo as Jakarta Sinks
The Global Rundown Indonesian President Joko Widodo announces that the country’s capital will be moved from Jakarta to the island of Borneo, largely due to Jakarta’s land subsidence problems. Newark, New Jersey, plans to borrow $120 million to fix aging water lines in the city. Reservoir levels in Sydney, Australia, drop below 50 percent for […]
The Steam, August 21, 2019: Wildfires Blaze in Drought-Hit Alaska
The Global Rundown Wildfires strike parched areas of Alaska. The National Olympic Committee says they are confident that organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics can fix lingering water quality issues. Drought cuts palm oil production in Indonesia. Residents of Newark, New Jersey, where lead is polluting some household drinking water, say that their water has […]
The Stream, August 20, 2019: India Using Water as a Weapon of War, Pakistan Says
The Global Rundown Pakistan accuses India of using water as a weapon amid conflict over the Kashmir region. Records show that Detroit, Michigan, has shut off water at nearly 12,000 homes this year. Steady rainfall finally reaches Chennai, India. Drought-stricken Zambia says it will not “beg” for aid. Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico will face their […]
HotSpots H2O: Drought and Unrest Push Residents Out of Central America’s Dry Corridor
Residents of Central America’s Dry Corridor are at a crossroads: stay in the drought-stricken region, where food insecurity and violence are rampant, or migrate.
The Stream, August 16, 2019: Microplastics Reach Remote Arctic Waters
The Global Rundown Microplastics are found in remote Arctic ice. A UN report finds that some families in the “Dry Corridor” of Central America plan to migrate due to drought. Newark, New Jersey, halts bottled water distribution after some bottles are found to be expired. Warmer winters are altering the composition of the Black Sea, […]
