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The Stream, August 10: Study Finds Widespread Chemical Contamination in U.S. Water
The Global Rundown A study of public drinking water supplies in the United States found that systems serving millions of people are contaminated with chemicals called PFASs. China announced a plan to spend billions of dollars to improve water quality, and researchers warned that warming ocean waters will increase the number of disease-causing bacteria living […]
The Stream, August 9: Millions Lose Water Access in Aleppo
The Global Rundown Fighting in the Syrian city of Aleppo damaged critical infrastructure this week, cutting electricity and water supplies to more than 2 million residents. Proposed regulations in China could impose stricter cleanup requirements for mining companies. The long-term costs of the lead-contaminated water crisis in Flint, Michigan could total nearly $400 million. Farmers […]
Big Banks Finance Water-Damaging, Climate-Warming Energy Projects
Despite commitment to reduce national emissions, development banks spend $US billions on coal-fired power plants.
The Stream, August 8: Floods Causing Damage in Countries Around the World
The Global Rundown Flash flooding in Sudan affects tens of thousands, and kills 21 in Macedonia. Researchers in Australia are using a new material to make water molecule splitting more energy efficient. A new report shows how little of the flood damage in China is covered by insurance. In India, a plan to link the country’s waterways may be foiled by […]
The Stream, August 3: Asia Works Toward More Sustainable Systems
The Global Rundown International aid in Mozambique will provide much needed potable water systems. Vietnam is reconsidering how its agriculture and aquaculture industries affect the Mekong Delta. Many are eagerly awaiting new energy policy from China, which will shape its direction over the next several years. One community in India is building its own water metro system. Fish are switching their internal clocks to […]
The Stream, August 2: Strong Asian Monsoon Causes Widespread Flooding
The Global Rundown A strong monsoon on the heels of the global El Niño weather pattern has triggered widespread flooding across Asia, affecting millions of people. Herders in Kenya are losing access to water and pasture as cities grow. Unusually wet weather is expected to severely cut wheat harvests in France, the European Union’s biggest […]
The Stream, July 26: Cities Around the World Contend With Flooding
The Global Rundown Cement-scaping in the United Kingdom is adding to the country’s flooding problem. The centuries-old Forbidden City in China appears to be weathering its country’s intense flooding just fine. Other cities around the world, however, are paying the price of neglecting vital watersheds. An oil company is working to clean up its mess in central Canada. A cosmetics company […]
The Stream, July 25: Investing in the Future
The Global Rundown A pipeline through the heart of Ireland could solve Dublin’s water woes. Flooding continues in China, causing loss of life and widespread property damage. An entrepreneurial team in Southeast Asia is using a floral surplus caused by flooding to treat a growing health concern. Tanzania takes the lead in Africa’s clean water efforts. And in Israel, a focus […]
The Stream, July 22: Understanding Drought And Unlocking Solutions
The Global Rundown An alarming number of citizens in China have been killed or are missing because of intense flooding. The history of drought in Ghana could hold clues to avoiding famine. One U.S. agtech startup is re-engineering drought-resistant seeds at the microbial level. Regional drought is effecting the Amazon’s ability to mitigate global carbon. An unlikely Olympic athlete from a […]
The Stream, July 20: Trillions of Dollars at Stake Due to Global Warming
The Global Rundown New estimates place worldwide financial losses due to global warming by the year 2030 in the trillions. South Africa is rethinking the potential of hydropower. Israeli is continuing to develop desalinization solutions. Southeast Asia is looking like an attractive investment opportunity for U.S. water infrastructure companies. A sacred mountain sits at the center of a Tibet–China […]
The Stream, July 18: Floods Wreaking Havoc in Asia, Water Deficits Almost Everywhere Else
The Global Rundown Flooding in parts of China and India is leading to widespread evacuation and property destruction. South Sudan is expecting an injection of water infrastructure capital from a major financial institution. Data suggests that much of the world will register water deficits over the next several months. Pakistan is cracking down on a criminal element springing up during […]
