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The Global Rundown Lead levels exceeding new state standards have been found in the water of five communities in Oakland County, Michigan. Wildfires continue to spread in California, with power now shut off for about 1 million residents. Farmers in South Africa say they are experiencing the driest season in years. Lawmakers in Australia spar […]
The Global Rundown South Africa imposes emergency water restrictions following an unusually dry summer. Officials in Turkana, Kenya, explore the possibility of a desalination plant with a Saudi investor. Lawmakers in Australia question the equality of funding given to drought-hit communities. Advocates and residents praise new flood-disclosure requirements for home sellers in Texas. Several large […]
The Rundown The EPA finalizes a repeal of the Obama administration’s definition of the scope of the Clean Water Act. The EPA also selects 38 water infrastructure projects to apply for $6 billion in low-interest loans and decides to cut two expert advisory committees. Fisheries agencies claim that changes in operations to a federal water […]
The Global Rundown Australian farmers send a list of urgent drought-relief demands to the government. The Trump administration announces plans to send more water to California farmers, despite risks to wildlife. Deadly flooding hits parts of France, Italy, and Spain. Desalination continues to expand across the world amid questions of cost and sustainability. Egypt says […]
The Global Rundown Testing reveals that unsafe bacteria is contaminating the water supply of a million people in Caracas, Venezuela. Towns in New South Wales, Australia, brace for “day zero” as water dries up. Detroit, Michigan, plans to launch a new program to aid residents who are struggling to pay their water bills. Dozens of […]
Your “need to know” news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue, with the week’s important stories, and in this episode, a look at Venezuela’s collapsing water system.
The Rundown GAO audit finds that federal agencies need more timely reporting on environmental justice activities. EPA political appointees spearheaded water pollution campaign against California, the New York Times reports. A Senate bill encourages voluntary water system partnerships. Academic researchers look at Legionella bacteria in Flint plumbing. The USDA announces $201 million in rural water […]
The Global Rundown Scientists search for the source of mussel die-offs in U.S. and other world rivers. An analysis of Australia’s Drought Communities Program shows that funding is sometimes used on events, equipment, or non-water infrastructure. Drought and starvation stalk pastoralists in Angola. Residents await updates months after Michigan lawmakers dismissed criminal charges related to […]
