HotSpots H2O: Drought, Violence Spread Hunger in Ethiopia
A web of violence, past droughts, and current dry conditions is ensnaring Ethiopia in an ongoing food crisis.
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The Stream, February 20: Despite Easing Restrictions, Cape Town Residents Still Carefully Conserving Water
The Global Rundown Residents of Cape Town, South Africa, continue to conserve water even as restrictions relax. The water supply in Dayton, Ohio, is deemed safe after a water main break affected 100,000 residents. Tribal leaders in the Philippines resist construction of a dam on the Kaliwa river. New water filters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, […]
What’s Up With Water – Water Stress and Conflict in Nigeria, and More
This week’s focus of Circle of Blue’s weekly podcast is on water stress and conflict in Nigeria.
HotSpots H2O: Despite Peace Deal, Water Scarcity Worse Than Ever in South Sudan
The number of South Sudanese citizens facing food and water insecurity continues to grow following a five-year civil war.
HotSpots H2O: Resource Conflicts Rattle Nigeria in Lead-Up to Elections
Conflict between farmers and herders over water and pasture shook Nigeria in recent years, leaving more than 1,500 people dead in 2018.
Federal Water Tap, January 28: Navy Will Deny Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water Claims
The Rundown The Navy secretary says more than 4,400 Camp Lejeune medical claims will be turned down. A three-week budget extension ends the partial government shutdown, for now. The nation’s spy agencies warn that migration is a top national security issue. House members announce a PFAS task force. A Michigan representative introduces a bill to […]
Water and Climate Hazards Again Highlight World Economic Forum Risks Report
Drought, water scarcity, climate change, extreme weather — these and other environmental factors are among the biggest risks to society and industry, says WEF.
HotSpots H2O: Water Conflicts to Watch in 2019
Water will continue to be intertwined with social and political tension in 2019.
The Year In Water, 2018
2018 was a tumultuous, eventful year in water.
HotSpots H2O, December 17: Refugees Returning to Syria Face Devastated Water, Sewage Infrastructure
The Rundown Islamic State (IS) militants were ousted from key Syrian cities in 2018, and the country’s civil war, approaching its eighth year, is winding down. Despite these improvements, water access remains poor, and damaged infrastructure complicates the homecoming of millions of displaced people. The United Nations and other aid groups are assisting destroyed communities. […]
Federal Water Tap, December 10: FERC Panel Finds Deficiencies in Dam Safety Reviews
The Rundown After the Oroville spillway failure, FERC evaluates its inspection process. The Supreme Court asks the Trump administration to weigh in on groundwater and the Clean Water Act. The Army Corps explores private-sector partnerships. The Department of Homeland Security’s infrastructure council publishes a draft report on catastrophic power outages. A Coast Guard bill includes […]
