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Federal Water Tap, May 17: White House Advisory Council Outlines Environmental Justice Recommendations
The Rundown A White House advisory council drafts a plan for ensuring disadvantaged communities receive 40 percent of the benefits of the administration’s climate investments. The Treasury Department details how $350 billion in state, local, and tribal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act can be used for water infrastructure. Washington state senator opposes a […]
The Stream, May 14, 2021: Brazil’s Palm Oil Industry Causing Water Contamination on Indigenous Land
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Despite claiming not to cause environmental harm, Brazil’s palm oil industry is leading to mass deforestation and water contamination. Canada’s Ministry of Environment will track algae blooms throughout British Columbia. A collapsed frac pond in Texas releases more than 3 million gallons of water. A Canadian environmental group is asking the Ministry […]
Innovative Partnerships and Exchanges are Securing the Gila River Indian Community’s Water Future
The Gila River Indian Community is restoring its “lifeblood” back through innovative partnerships and water exchanges.
The Stream, May 13, 2021: A Sinking Mexico City Could Lead To Groundwater Contamination
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A recent study found Mexico City is sinking rapidly, which could contaminate groundwater. A Canadian oil and gas company is illegally disposing of wastewater at a Namibian World Heritage site. Heavy rain in parts of West Bengal, India, is flooding Covid-19 hospitals. Climate disasters will continue to impact public utilities in the […]
Great Lakes Water Diversions Could Be More Numerous
Should Michiganders be worried?
The Stream, May 12, 2021: Lower Water Levels On Great Lakes Could Mean Less Erosion
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A dry winter could mean lower water levels on the Great Lakes this summer, lessening the impact of erosion. Increased pesticide use on California farms could endanger nearby waterways. Poor water management, population growth, urbanization and climate change are straining water supplies in Turkey. California extends its emergency drought declaration. Climate change […]
The Stream, May 11, 2021: Groundwater in Hyderabad Drops For Second Month In A Row
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Groundwater table levels drop for the second month in a row in Hyderabad, India. A Native American tribe in Arizona is opposing a mining project on culturally significant land. Reservoirs throughout Montana are running low due to water scarcity in the Upper Missouri River basin. A recent study could help scientists understand […]
The Stream, May 6, 2021: Water Supply Low In Parts of Delhi Due to Drying Yamuna River
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new report finds that for Australia to be completely carbon neutral by 2035, the country’s largest energy company needs to shut down. Replacing the Grand Canyon’s only water supply pipeline could affect tourism in the coming years. Low water on the Yamuna River is affecting water supply in parts of Delhi, […]
Some Rural California Residents Doubt They’ll Ever Get Clean Water
Some rural California communities have waited nearly a decade for state regulators to repair their tainted drinking-water systems.
Toxic Cyanobacteria Choke Water Systems Around California’s Clear Lake
Toxic blooms are a public health risk and increase water treatment costs.