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The Stream, March 17: Many Health Centers Worldwide Lack Clean Water, Report Says
The Global Rundown A report from global health organizations highlights the lack of safe water and sanitation at health centers. Rivers in a Vietnam province are down 80 percent due to drought, while California considers stricter water conservation measures today. Alberta, Canada introduced stricter regulations to protect water from oil sands development, and scientists found […]
U.S. Ports Modernize While Water Supply and Quality Deteriorate
Savannah container terminal is a modern maritime showcase; Savannah River gets dirtier. Photo © Keith Schneider / Circle of Blue Georgia’s Garden City Terminal near Savannah is the nation’s fourth largest container port. Georgia and the federal government spent $US 758 million over the last decade to expand and modernize the port. Click image to […]
Federal Water Tap, March 16: U.S. Spy Agencies Take Global Trends Analysis to South by Southwest Conference
The Rundown Gleaning global trends from the trendy. Yucca Mountain proposal needs more analysis – groundwater this time. National Science Foundation opens wallet for water, food, energy. President Obama appoints new White House environmental adviser. Groundwater rule grounded by U.S. Forest Service. Federal water management agencies talk shop in D.C. “The global fresh water supply […]
The Stream, March 3: Study Links Drought to Syria Conflict and Climate Change
The Global Rundown Climate change was likely behind the drought that helped push Syria into civil war, scientists found. Two separate oil spills contaminated river water used for drinking and irrigation in Washington state and Virginia, while ongoing problems with water and sanitation infrastructure are contributing to food insecurity in Gaza. A cholera outbreak in […]
The Stream, February 26: WHO Warns Syria Is Ripe for Cholera Disaster
The Global Rundown Lack of safe drinking water is increasing the risk for a cholera outbreak in Syria, and a drought is decreasing copper output in Chile. A study in England finds a link between fluoridated water and hypothyroidism, and a study by United Nations University says cutting out corruption and subsidies will help meet […]
Federal Water Tap, January 26: Bureau of Reclamation Releases 2015 California Drought Plan
The Rundown California drought plan has three goals. India and the United States cooperate on clean energy. Industry and regulators agree to phase out copper brakes while the uranium industry faces new rules to protect groundwater. At the same time, pollution is rising in America’s aquifers. The political crisis in Yemen has environmental roots. A […]
Year In Review: Looking Back on 2014, Looking Ahead to 2015
Aubrey Ann Parker reflects on our work last year and updates on stories we’ve covered in years past.
World Economic Forum Ranks Water Crises as Top Global Risk
Water rises on the world agenda.
2015 Water Preview, Part I: International – Sustainable Development Goals Push Water to Center Stage
Water fits a new global development agenda.
Federal Water Tap, December 29: A Preview of the 2015 Regulatory Agenda
The Rundown Federal agencies release regulatory schedules for 2015. The EPA hands out a record Clean Water Act penalty. A Bureau of Reclamation study looks at tribal water use in the Colorado River Basin. President Obama signs a bill for drinking water and sanitation in poor countries. “Inadequate access to safe water and sanitation services […]
The Stream, December 23: Sinking Jakarta Raises Risk of Floods
The Global Rundown Massive flood-prevention efforts are needed in Jakarta as the city sinks. Meanwhile, scientists are mapping the spread of the deadly dengue virus and the water vapor in Mars’ atmosphere. Two separate oil and natural gas companies face million-dollar fines or more for violating water regulations in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The new […]
