Drought, The Everything Disaster
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HotSpots H2O: Longstanding Drought in Iran Begets Farmer Protests, Power Outages, and Widespread Water Rationing
Lack of water is one of Iran’s biggest environmental and social risks.
The Stream, June 16, 2021: Proposed Commission In Brazil Could Limit Electricity Use Amid Drought
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A proposed commission in Brazil could lead to electricity rationing amid a historic drought. A Chinese cyberattack on critical U.S. entities in April included a major water supplier in California. A panel of judges affirmed key permits for the Line 3 pipeline project in Minnesota. Czech officials say they will begin negotiations […]
HotSpots H2O: Farmer-Herder Violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt Persists, a Consequence of Drought and Climate Change
Conflict in Nigeria’s central state is a consequence of extreme heat and worsening droughts, byproducts of climate change.
The Stream, June 8, 2021: Brazilians Will Have Power Despite Historic Drought, Grid Operator Says
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Brazil’s national grid operator guarantees power supplies for the remainder of the year amid a historic drought. Around one-third of more than 400 sites tested across Pennsylvania contain PFAS chemicals, a state report found. Black carbon deposits are speeding up glacial melting in the Himalaya, a new report says. As Chile begins […]
Federal Water Tap, May 24: In Congress, Lawmakers Target Water Debt Relief, Drought Response
The Rundown Lawmakers introduce proposals on water debt relief, western water infrastructure, water bill assistance, and national drinking water standards for an algal toxin. The White House, in negotiations with Republican leaders, reduces the size of its infrastructure proposal to $1.7 trillion. President Biden orders federal agencies to assess financial risks of climate change. The […]
The Stream, May 20, 2021: Drought Expected To Cut Brazilian Ag Exports
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Drought in Brazil could affect the country’s coffee and orange exports for the second year in a row. The closure of border crossings into Gaza cuts off aid and exposes displaced Palestinians to water-borne illness. A pilot program in New Mexico pays farms to conserve groundwater. New research finds climate change increased […]
HotSpots H2O: Amid American West Megadrought, Montana’s Reservoirs Are Running Dry
An extreme megadrought is sweeping across the American West, a consequence of climate change that is threatening urban water allotment, indigenous water security, and ecosystem balance.
The Stream, April 27, 2021: Mexico Is In the Midst of Severe Drought
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A severe drought has spread across much of Mexico as climate change creates unpredictable precipitation patterns. A new infrastructure bill could bring much needed relief to dry communities in the American West. California ordered Nestle to stop water diversions in San Bernardino National Forest. Sudan threatens legal action against Ethiopia if plans […]
The Stream, April 8, 2021: Taiwan Imposes Water Restrictions As Drought Worsens
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Over one million homes and businesses in Taiwan were told to ration water as the country faces its worst drought in almost six decades. Negotiations stall over filling and operating a controversial Ethiopian dam. Connecticut health officials are urging homes that rely on well water to test their systems for arsenic and […]
The Stream, March 23, 2021: Taiwan Takes Drastic Steps in Face of Intense Drought
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A lawsuit aimed at preventing an Indigenous tribe in Oregon from exercising their water rights has been dismissed by a federal court. Massachusetts gives millions of dollars in grants to public water systems to address PFAS contamination. Australia’s east coast is battered by record rainfall. A new study warns climate change and […]
Federal Water Tap, March 22: USGS Study Finds Drought Increases Risk of Arsenic in Private Wells
The Rundown The Senate confirms Rep. Deb Haaland as the Interior secretary. The Army Corps suspends a Clean Water Act permit for a proposed Minnesota mine. A State Department official urges China to be transparent about its use of water from the Mekong River. The EPA seeks more data on PFAS in industrial wastewater discharges. […]
