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HotSpots H2O, July 18: Water Shortages in Iran Could Cause Future Conflict
The Global Rundown Severe water shortages in Iran will lead to future conflict, warns an Iranian water security organization. Life-saving humanitarian aid is reaching IDPs after a land route recently opened in northern Syria. Two men were killed in Ghazi, Pakistan after a fight over household water distribution broke out. The situation in Yemen is […]
Federal Water Tap, July 10: Defense Spending Bill Includes Drinking Water Amendments
The Rundown House representatives voice concerns in defense bill over chemical contamination of drinking water, Yemen’s water security, and climate change. Water levels in the Ogallala Aquifer declined at a slower pace in the most recent U.S. Geological Survey assessment. Flint gets $US 15 million to evaluate children for lead exposure. The EPA finalized the […]
The Stream, July 5: China Floods Displace Thousands, Cut Hydropower
The Global Rundown Extensive flooding in southern China has destroyed thousands of homes and forced officials to cut production at two of the country’s largest hydropower plants. A spill of wastewater from a phosphate factory has contaminated a riverbed in Israel’s desert. More than a year after the Samarco mine disaster in Brazil, indigenous communities […]
This is Tamil Nadu
A storm-swept southern Indian state displays uncommon civility, camaraderie, and great food
The Stream, June 21: Refugees in Uganda Lack Adequate Water, Aid Group Says
The Global Rundown Poor water and sanitation conditions could contribute to a medical emergency at refugee camps in Uganda, according to Médecins Sans Frontières. Activist groups are calling on federal agencies to speed up studies of flood protection measures for New York City. A heat wave in London has caused a spike in water demand, […]
The Stream, June 8: Dramatic Flood Increases Expected For U.S. Coastal Cities
The Global Rundown Major cities along the coasts of the United States could see a dramatic rise in the frequency of 100-year flood events by mid-century, new research found. The secretary-general of the United Nations called on member countries to increase cooperation on transboundary water issues. Qatar is looking to secure water and food supplies […]
HotSpots H2O, May 30: Millions of Children in MENA Conflict Zones Lack Safe Water
The Global Rundown Conflict in the Middle East and Africa is preventing 24 million children from accessing safe water and sanitation. Misguided water management projects are causing lakes and rivers in Africa’s Sahel region to run dry, prompting conflict and out-migration. Lack of clean water is the greatest challenge facing many Yemeni civilians. Raw sewage […]
The Stream, May 25: Millions Still Face Hunger In Ethiopia
The Global Rundown Rainfall across Ethiopia has not erased hunger for millions of people, and food insecurity could actually deepen over the next several months. Rising sea levels are expected to put more pressure on the National Flood Insurance Program in the United States, which is already billions of dollars in debt. The number of […]
HotSpots H2O, May 16: Yemen Declares State of Emergency Over Cholera Outbreak
The Global Rundown Officials declared a state of emergency in Sana’a, Yemen after a cholera outbreak claimed dozens of lives. WASH initiatives are reaching thousands of Rohingya refugees who have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh, but water access for the displaced population remains limited. War and water scarcity are endangering the livelihood of the Wayúu, […]
