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What’s Up With Water – May 3, 2021
Listen to the May 3, 2021 edition of What’s Up With Water.
Federal Water Tap, May 3: Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Water Infrastructure Bill
The Rundown By a near-unanimous margin, the Senate approved a broad water infrastructure package. FERC commissioners discuss incorporating environmental justice into their evaluation of energy infrastructure. The EPA announces a new round of WIFIA funds and approves grant funding for water systems in two Alaska Native villages. President Biden nominates a government veteran to lead […]
The Stream, April 30, 2021: Glacial Lake In Tibet Threatens Chinese Hydropower Development
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN An unstable glacial lake created by a landslide could pose a threat to a massive Chinese hydropower dam proposed to be built downstream. The island of St. Vincent was hit with severe flooding after a volcanic eruption devastated the Caribbean country last week. Four were killed and dozens were injured during a […]
The Stream, April 28, 2021: Pandemic Lockdowns Cut Snow-Melting Soot Emissions in South Asia
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Pandemic lockdowns cut soot emissions in South Asia, which could result in higher reservoir levels this year. Rising global temperatures are melting glaciers faster, which could cause water scarcity in some parts of the world. A fertilizer plant in Louisiana wants to discharge treated wastewater into the Mississippi River. The U.S. Supreme […]
Federal Water Tap, April 26: Senate Republicans Make Infrastructure Counteroffer
The Rundown The White House announces an interagency drought working group. Two EPA regional offices botched their oversight duties for Clean Water Act permits, the agency’s internal watchdog found. USGS scientists find a long-term reduction in salt levels in the Upper Colorado River basin but less progress and even increasing levels in the last two […]
The Stream, April 22, 2021: Indian Farmers Aren’t Practicing Sustainable Agriculture, Report Says
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new report finds that less than four percent of Indian farmers practice sustainable agriculture. Rare extreme climate events could become more common in the United States, experts say. Ethiopia denies over a dozen proposals from Egypt during Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam negotiations. City officials in Memphis, Tennessee delay a vote on […]
The Stream, April 21, 2021: Climate Change Causes Decline in Global Agriculture Productivity
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN New research finds global agricultural productivity has declined due to climate change, especially in Africa and Latin America. A proposal in Louisiana could create a program to grade community water systems. Dams across Mexico sit below half of their total capacity. Lake Mead levels could drop significantly later this year, triggering water […]
The Stream, April 20, 2021: Gallup Poll Shows Americans Concerned About Drinking Water Pollution
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new poll finds most Americans are concerned about drinking water quality. A proposed Arizona mine creates tension between conservationists and locals concerned about the economy. New research explores the impact of the average U.S. diet on water use. Green infrastructure could provide a solution to wastewater spills in the United Kingdom. […]
What’s Up With Water – April 19, 2021
Listen to the April 19, 2021 edition of Circle of Blue’s podcast “What’s Up With Water,” your need-to-know news of the world’s water, made possible by support from people like you.
Federal Water Tap, April 19: Senate to Debate Water Infrastructure Bill This Week
The Rundown The Senate majority leader indicates he wants action on a water infrastructure bill this week. House Democrats introduce a bill to remove lead pipes from public and federally subsidized housing. California Democrats propose federal funds for repairing canals damaged by subsidence. The Interior secretary revokes a dozen Trump-era energy orders. Forecasters see low […]
