Amid Dire Colorado River Outlook, States Plan to Tap Their Lake Mead Savings Accounts
Arizona and California intend to draw on water they banked in the big reservoir, even as water levels drop.
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HotSpots H2O: When War Destroys Water Systems, Children Suffer the Most
When water and sanitation networks are destroyed during armed conflict, children are harmed the most, according to a UN agency report.
The Stream, May 27, 2021: Chinese Officials Warn of Major Flooding Again This Summer
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Seventy-one rivers in China exceed warning levels and officials expect big floods in the coming months. Water infrastructure in Gaza remains impaired following a cease-fire agreement with Israel. Drought in Mexico’s northern Chihuahua state is hurting the production of Indigenous farmers. In northeast India, one of the world’s smallest ethnic groups is […]
In Alaska, Climate Research Struggles to Incorporate Indigenous Knowledge
Tribal communities are often the first affected by climate change. But their expertise and lived experiences are underappreciated
The Stream, May 14, 2021: Brazil’s Palm Oil Industry Causing Water Contamination on Indigenous Land
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Despite claiming not to cause environmental harm, Brazil’s palm oil industry is leading to mass deforestation and water contamination. Canada’s Ministry of Environment will track algae blooms throughout British Columbia. A collapsed frac pond in Texas releases more than 3 million gallons of water. A Canadian environmental group is asking the Ministry […]
The Stream, May 13, 2021: A Sinking Mexico City Could Lead To Groundwater Contamination
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A recent study found Mexico City is sinking rapidly, which could contaminate groundwater. A Canadian oil and gas company is illegally disposing of wastewater at a Namibian World Heritage site. Heavy rain in parts of West Bengal, India, is flooding Covid-19 hospitals. Climate disasters will continue to impact public utilities in the […]
On Eve of Line 5 Shutdown Deadline, Enbridge Vows to Defy Michigan Order
What happens if Enbridge refuses to abide by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order?
The Stream, May 11, 2021: Groundwater in Hyderabad Drops For Second Month In A Row
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Groundwater table levels drop for the second month in a row in Hyderabad, India. A Native American tribe in Arizona is opposing a mining project on culturally significant land. Reservoirs throughout Montana are running low due to water scarcity in the Upper Missouri River basin. A recent study could help scientists understand […]
