Small Lake Erie Algae Bloom Predicted, But Work Isn’t Done
Researchers hone plans to cut phosphorus and mitigate future blooms.
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The Stream, July 15: Countries Searching for Solutions to Unbalanced Water Systems
The Global Rundown Countries around the world are turning away from hydropower in favor of less risky sources of sustainable energy. Both Bangladesh and China are looking to improve their agricultural processes while employing water more effectively. A new U.S. university study indicates re-flooding waterways left bare by dams may do more harm than good. Despite the much anticipated arrival […]
Popularity of Big Hydropower Projects Diminishes Around the World
Big water, cost-savings from new wind and solar construction.
The Stream, July 14: International Efforts Continue to Address Drought and Disease
The Global Rundown Laos recently signed a new agreement with the World Bank which should help bring water to more of its remote, mountain-dwelling citizens. Namibia is losing important construction jobs over its ongoing drought. Half of all U.S. states have some degree of corrosive groundwater. An unlikely Nebraska-Dubai joint effort may mean new drought solutions for the Middle […]
The Stream, July 13: More Floods and Droughts Means More International Aid
The Global Rundown Flooding and droughts are causing China and several African nations, including South Africa and Kenya, to look beyond their borders for assistance and solutions. Growing better grass could make for more drought resistant crops. Meanwhile, US citizens are growing increasingly concerned with the current climate change discourse (or lack thereof). The UK […]
The Stream, July 12: Coal Mining Threatens Poland Lakes, Communities Say
The Global Rundown Coal mining activities in central Poland are draining groundwater and causing lake levels to fall, according to communities in the region. China is debating whether or not to issue a major loan to Mongolia for a hydropower dam that has raised Russian concerns. Hundreds of gas stations in China have been closed […]
The Stream, July 8: Melting Arctic Sea Ice Breaks New Record In June
The Global Rundown Thousands of square kilometers of Arctic sea ice were lost each day during the month of June, setting a new record low for ice cover. The international community must do a better job responding to future El Niño events, according to a United Nations special envoy. China plans to rank cities based […]
Toxic Algae Flourish As Everglades Solution Eludes Florida
The blooms plaguing coastal estuaries are a symptom of a system out of balance.
The Stream, July 6: Deadly Chinese Floods Cause Billions In Losses
The Global Rundown Flooding across a wide swath of central and southern China has killed more than 100 people and caused billions of dollars in damage. The majority of India is now covered by monsoon rains, cutting rainfall deficits across the country. Heavy rains have filled a major dam in North Korea, raising concerns that […]
Water Scarcity, Public Protest Slow Foreign Farmland Purchases
New GRAIN study finds changed conditions in international “land grabs.”
The Stream, June 23: One-Third Of Hospitals Lack Running Water In Developing Countries
The Global Rundown A survey of hundreds of hospitals in developing countries found that a third of them do not have reliable access to running water, putting medical care in jeopardy. Deliveries of water, food, and other aid to Syrian refugee camps are at risk after Jordan sealed its border this week. Erosion along the […]
