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The Stream, September 29: U.S. Flood Patterns Exhibit Nuanced Shifts

The Global Rundown The frequency and severity of floods in the United States have changed over the past seven decades, but only in certain regions, a new study found. Community leaders in Pakistan said they will continue to stop work on the Dasu hydropower dam until the government meets their demands for compensation. A significant […]

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The Stream, September 5: Malaria Risk From African Dams Will Increase Under Climate Change

The Global Rundown Living near dams will become riskier for many people in Africa as climate change expands the area vulnerable to malaria, a study found. China and the United States announced their commitment to ratifying the Paris climate agreement. Indigenous communities in Peru are raising concerns about a proposed electrical transmission line that would […]

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The Stream, September 1: Commission Formed To Study Myitsone Dam in Myanmar

The Global Rundown A government commission in Myanmar aims to evaluate the social and environmental effects of the controversial Myitsone Dam, which opponents say could harm the Irrawaddy River. A burgeoning tourism industry is putting pressure on water supplies in Chile’s Atacama desert. State hearings began on water contamination in Hoosick Falls, New York, where […]

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The Stream, August 25: Human Environmental Footprint Increases, But At A Slower Rate

The Global Rundown The environmental effects of global agricultural development, expanding cities, and growing industries are still increasing, but at a slower pace than population and economic growth, according to a new study. Conflicts and instability in North Africa and the Middle East have damaged water, sanitation, and health systems, contributing to a decline in […]

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The Stream, August 8: Floods Causing Damage in Countries Around the World

The Global Rundown Flash flooding in Sudan affects tens of thousands, and kills 21 in Macedonia. Researchers in Australia are using a new material to make water molecule splitting more energy efficient. A new report shows how little of the flood damage in China is covered by insurance. In India, a plan to link the country’s waterways may be foiled by […]

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The Stream, August 3: Asia Works Toward More Sustainable Systems

The Global Rundown International aid in Mozambique will provide much needed potable water systems. Vietnam is reconsidering how its agriculture and aquaculture industries affect the Mekong Delta. Many are eagerly awaiting new energy policy from China, which will shape its direction over the next several years. One community in India is building its own water metro system. Fish are switching their internal clocks to […]

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The Stream, August 2: Strong Asian Monsoon Causes Widespread Flooding

The Global Rundown A strong monsoon on the heels of the global El Niño weather pattern has triggered widespread flooding across Asia, affecting millions of people. Herders in Kenya are losing access to water and pasture as cities grow. Unusually wet weather is expected to severely cut wheat harvests in France, the European Union’s biggest […]

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The Stream, July 26: Cities Around the World Contend With Flooding

The Global Rundown Cement-scaping in the United Kingdom is adding to the country’s flooding problem. The centuries-old Forbidden City in China appears to be weathering its country’s intense flooding just fine. Other cities around the world, however, are paying the price of neglecting vital watersheds. An oil company is working to clean up its mess in central Canada. A cosmetics company […]