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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 Gila River Indian Community is restoring its “lifeblood” back through innovative partnerships and water exchanges.
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A dry winter could mean lower water levels on the Great Lakes this summer, lessening the impact of erosion. Increased pesticide use on California farms could endanger nearby waterways. Poor water management, population growth, urbanization and climate change are straining water supplies in Turkey. California extends its emergency drought declaration. Climate change […]
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new report finds that for Australia to be completely carbon neutral by 2035, the country’s largest energy company needs to shut down. Replacing the Grand Canyon’s only water supply pipeline could affect tourism in the coming years. Low water on the Yamuna River is affecting water supply in parts of Delhi, […]
Listen to the May 3, 2021 edition of What’s Up With Water.
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Pandemic lockdowns cut soot emissions in South Asia, which could result in higher reservoir levels this year. Rising global temperatures are melting glaciers faster, which could cause water scarcity in some parts of the world. A fertilizer plant in Louisiana wants to discharge treated wastewater into the Mississippi River. The U.S. Supreme […]
Listen to the April 19, 2021 edition of Circle of Blue’s podcast “What’s Up With Water,” your need-to-know news of the world’s water, made possible by support from people like you.
The Rundown The Senate majority leader indicates he wants action on a water infrastructure bill this week. House Democrats introduce a bill to remove lead pipes from public and federally subsidized housing. California Democrats propose federal funds for repairing canals damaged by subsidence. The Interior secretary revokes a dozen Trump-era energy orders. Forecasters see low […]
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new study finds monsoon rains in India could increase if global temperatures keep rising. A new U.S. intelligence report warns of the continued threat of climate change on water security. Serbia orders a mining group to halt operations after it failed to meet environmental standards. Some members of the San Diego […]
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Communities across the United States are failing to prepare for increased rainfall and flooding. A plan to remedy flooding from sewage in an Illinois community isn’t enough to solve the problem, residents say. Farmers and Native American tribes in Oregon and California may not receive enough water to meet their needs this […]
