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Federal Water Tap, November 8: Lawmakers Attempt to Throttle Flood Insurance Increases…Plus, Infrastructure Bill Passes
The Rundown House lawmakers try to slow down federal flood insurance premium increases. The House passed an infrastructure package that includes a historic federal investment in water systems. Congressional Republicans introduce a bill that would narrowly define the scope of the Clean Water Act. The Bureau of Reclamation will not conduct a flood release this […]
The Stream, November 5, 2021: List of Contaminants in U.S. Drinking Water Continues to Grow
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN New research in India discovers a filtration process for groundwater contaminated with arsenic. Utilities and regulator across the United States say they’ve discovered nearly 60 new contaminants in the country’s water supply. The city of Hamilton in Ontario, Canada develops a new system for detecting leaks in water pipes. Egypt shows support […]
The Stream, November 4, 2021: Colombia’s Plan To Protect Land Will Improve Water Security, Experts Say
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A federal agency in the United States decides against allowing a controlled flood in the Grand Canyon, which would have helped rebuild beaches and sandbars amid ongoing drought. An Irish environmental watchdog releases a scathing report, finding that the country’s major water utility isn’t doing anything to stop sewage pollution in rivers […]
2021 Election Recap: New York Voters Approve Clean Water Constitutional Amendment
High-profile water-related issues were also on the ballot in Maine, Boise, and Virginia Beach.
The Stream, November 3, 2021: U.S. EPA Criticizes Michigan Officials For Lack of Action In Benton Harbor
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Water experts at COP26 are urging world leaders to increase data sharing for better water management. A city in Oregon is suing to keep Google’s water use a secret ahead of a major vote to lend the tech-giant more water to cool its data centers. As temperatures climb and ground water supplies […]
Climate Change Grips Trout Streams Across the Nation:
Across the country, anglers have watched as droughts, floods, and high temperatures batter the rivers they depend on.
The Stream, November 2, 2021: As Temperatures In Greece Continue To Rise, Farmers and Fishermen Suffer The Most
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Climate catastrophes are threatening the rivers Amazonian Indigenous tribes depend on. Members of Congress from Oregon are asking the federal government to declare an emergency declaration as the state’s salmon population continues to die off in warming waters. Climate change is also warming waters in Greek wetlands, threatening the livelihoods of fishermen. […]
Federal Water Tap, November 1: Build Back Better Act Directs Billions for Lead Pipes and Other Water Concerns
The Rundown The compromise on the federal spending bill still includes significant water investments. The White House releases a report on international climate migration and the role of the U.S. government. Under a draft consent decree, the EPA agrees to a deadline for issuing new consumer confidence report rules. An EPA report finds that GenX, […]
The Stream, October 29, 2021: Sudan Coup Leaves Dam Negotiations Uncertain
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN In Canada, officials in the city of Iqaluit discover the source of a fuel leak that contaminated the town’s water supply. New data from a United Kingdom nonprofit maps out England’s most heavily polluted rivers. State government officials in New South Wales announce an increase in the amount of rainwater farmers are […]
The Stream, October 28, 2021: There’s Not Enough Water To Irrigate New Mexico’s Most Famous Crop
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The government in the United Kingdom announces that water companies will have to prove they have reduced sewage overspills in the next five years. A new survey makes clear the impact climate change is having on migration in India. Hatch chile pepper farmers struggle to irrigate their crops as water scarcity worsens […]
The Stream, October 27, 2021: EPA Releases Action Plan To Improve Water Quality on Native American Reservations
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency releases a plan to improve water infrastructure and sanitation for Native American tribes. A massive precipitation event in California triggers flooding and mudslides. Heavy rains in Vietnam force thousands to evacuate. A new app aims to reduce the number of failed water systems in Africa. An internship […]
