What’s Up With Water – August 5, 2019
What’s Up With Water is your “need to know” news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue, with the major stories of the week. This week’s episode examines Zimbabwe, the Mekong, and Fort Jackson.
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Federal Water Tap, August 5: EPA Revokes Pebble Mine Veto
The Rundown The EPA, after criticizing an Army Corps environmental analysis, withdraws its veto of a controversial Alaska mine. Republican senators introduce a bill to limit the scope of the Clean Water Act. An upcoming draft revision of lead-in-drinking-water rules might ban partial lead service line replacements. Hurricane Barry reduces the size of the Gulf […]
The Stream, July 31, 2019: Water-Related Land Rights Killings Up Four-Fold, Human Rights Group Finds
The Global Rundown A human rights group finds a four-fold increase in water-related land rights killings worldwide. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposes easing regulations on coal plant waste. The European Commission tells Germany to reduce nitrate levels in groundwater or face fines. New photographs show tens of thousands of expired water bottles abandoned in […]
Speaking Of Water With Peter Gleick – California Drinking Water Bill
Dr. Peter Gleick, President Emeritus of the Pacific Institute, discusses the new clean water bill signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Federal Water Tap, July 29: Defense Department Announces PFAS Task Force
The Rundown The new defense secretary’s initial action is to establish a task force to address toxic PFAS chemicals. Congress acts on a Florida harmful algal bloom bill and an energy-water bill, while representatives introduce legislation on water infrastructure investment, the Great Lakes, fracking chemicals, and sewage pollution on the U.S.-Mexico border. The Justice Department […]
U.S. Groundwater Wells Race Towards Bottom
Well depths are increasing across the United States, study finds.
Speaking of Water with Janis Searles Jones – Ocean Conservancy
Janis Searles Jones, CEO of the Ocean Conservancy speaks with Circle of Blue’s J. Carl Ganter about where freshwater and ocean preservation meet.
Restoring Water Systems in Paradise, California
This week’s episode of Circle of Blue’s weekly podcast, What’s Up With Water, focuses on restoring water systems to Paradise, California.
The Stream, June 26, 2019: Mississippi River Flood Cleanup Will Top $2 Billion, Advocacy Group Says
The Global Rundown An advocacy group estimates that flood repairs along the Mississippi River will top $2 billion. Rain eases a three-year drought in Canada. As developers of a Minnesota copper-nickel mine seek funding, environmental activists warn the mine could cause water pollution. Keurig Dr Pepper pulls Peñafiel bottled water from stores after reports that […]
What’s Up With Water – Chicago’s New Mayor, In Rare Move, Considers Water Shutoff Ban
I’m Eileen Wray-McCann for Circle of Blue. This is What’s Up with Water, your “need-to-know news” of the world’s water, made possible by support from people like you. In India, monsoon rains have brought drought relief to southern and eastern parts of the country. Accuweather reported that, although the seasonal storms have been unusually slow […]
Federal Water Tap, June 24: Senate Committee Approves PFAS Package
The Rundown PFAS package moves along in the Senate. The EPA inspector general opens investigation of a water permit issued for a Minnesota copper-nickel mine, while the VA’s watchdog criticizes Legionella management at a California hospital. USAID reports on its water and sanitation programs. A USDA agency finds that farmers are confused about water testing […]
