Colorado River States Face Deeper Water Cuts – With More on the Way
Without additional cuts, federal forecast projects Lake Mead to continue its decline in next two years.
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What’s Up With Water — August 16, 2022
This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers extreme heat and drought across Europe. Plus, Circle of Blue reports on the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in some of the poorest counties in the United States.
Federal Water Tap, August 15: House Passes Inflation Reduction Act
The Rundown The House version of the historic bill retains $4 billion for western drought response. The EPA negotiates a timeline for mercury standards for rivers and lakes in Idaho. FEMA will soon open the application process for $2.3 billion in infrastructure resilience grants. Federal health agencies release a mapping tool to spotlight the unequal […]
The Stream, August 10, 2022: Toxic Metals Discovered In India’s Groundwater
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A major desalination plant in London will not open if England declares a drought emergency. Government data reveals groundwater contamination across India. Officials in Bangladesh draft a plan to replenish drying aquifers in the capital city of Dhaka. Piped water is on the way to an immigrant community in Southern Texas after […]
Arizona and California Farmers, Targets for Colorado River Cuts, Draft Their Conservation Strategy
Nearly 1 million acre-feet of compensated water cuts are being discussed.
The Stream, August 3, 2022: Millions At Risk Of Lead Exposure in the U.K.
One-quarter of homes in England and Wales may still have the toxic pipes in their water system.
Federal Water Tap, August 1: EPA Shows Interest in Fireworks Contamination of Drinking Water Sources
The Rundown The EPA will fund research into drinking water contamination following fireworks shows. U.S. and Canadian governments assess the state of the Great Lakes. The GAO assesses technologies for detecting and treating PFAS chemicals. The Senate passes water infrastructure legislation. The Bureau of Reclamation releases a draft environmental impact statement for the White Mountain […]
A Colorado River Glossary: Jargon Explained
How to tell your DCP from your ICS
The Stream, July 27, 2022: Greenland Heatwave Spurs Massive Ice Melting Event
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN High temperatures in Greenland melt millions of tons of ice in just three days. Flash floods in Iran kill nearly two dozen. U.K. officials urge residents to cut water use voluntarily as a drought declaration looms. In many U.S. cities, local officials ask residents to pay for lead pipe replacement on private […]
Big Water Pipelines, an Old Pursuit, Still Alluring in Drying West
Diverting Mississippi River is not happening, though.
The Stream, July 20, 2022: Flooding Spurs Climate Anxiety, Disease and Death in the World’s Most Vulnerable Communities
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Constant flooding in Australia is taking a toll on residents’ mental health. Also in Australia, a new report reveals severe environmental deterioration over the last five years. Flash floods in China leaves at least a dozen dead and displaces thousands. Officials in the Indian state of Telangana prepare for a surge in […]
