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Water Access In Lima Complicated by Inequality and Climate Uncertainty
Lima, Peru, is at high risk for water shortages.
The Stream, September 18: Lead Levels in Flint Water Now Meet Federal Regulations
The Global Rundown A new test reveals that water in Flint, Michigan now meets federal regulations for lead. Millions could face water shortages as Asian glaciers shrink due to climate change. Indian Prime Minister Modi inaugurates the second-largest dam in the world, a controversial project which has been in the works since 1961. All construction […]
The Stream, April 24: Military Action Threatens Somalia Drought Response
The Global Rundown Potential military interventions against the al-Shabaab group in Somalia would be detrimental to drought and famine relief efforts, according to a United Nations representative. India plans to build more artificial glaciers to make up for the loss of ice in the Himalayas. Scientists surveying Antarctica found much more meltwater than they previously […]
The Stream, September 22: Paris Climate Agreement Could Be Ratified By End Of Year
The Global Rundown The Paris climate accord, a landmark agreement to cut global carbon emissions, could go into effect by the end of the year as more countries finalize their commitments. A network of ancient water channels supplying Turpan, China is drying up due to pressure from climate change, agriculture, and industry. Glaciers in Greenland […]
Slideshow: Water On The Prairie
North Dakota’s prairie pothole wetlands are under threat from rapid oil and agricultural development.
The Stream, January 28: Australia Coal Mines Risky For Investors Due to Environmental, Market Factors
The Global Rundown Coal mines in Australia are high risk for investors due to their dependence on export markets and their exposure to environmental risks, a new study found. The majority of India’s urban sewage is never treated, and air pollution in South Asia may be changing monsoon rainfall. The El Nino weather pattern is […]
The Stream, December 10: First Vaccine for Dengue Fever Approved By Mexico
The Global Rundown Mexico approved the first vaccine to prevent dengue fever, a disease spread by mosquitoes that thrives in cities where standing water is present. Glaciers continue to retreat at a rapid pace in China, and scientists predict nearly a quarter of Alaska’s permafrost could melt by 2100. Kentucky agreed to fine and effectively […]
The Stream, November 12: El Nino One of Three Strongest On Record
The Global Rundown El Nino is now one of the three strongest on record after water temperatures in areas of the Pacific Ocean reached their highest level in six months. The weather phenomenon is exacerbating dry, hot conditions in Johannesburg, South Africa, which recorded its hottest day ever this week. Government and business leaders met […]
The Stream, May 22: Obama Soon to Unveil New Clean Water Rule
The Global Rundown Municipalities in South Africa may soon be required to devote money to water infrastructure, while the United States federal government may soon have more power to limit pollution in the nation’s surface waters. Refugees from Burundi making their home in Tanzania are experiencing a cholera outbreak. Glaciers in the Antarctic have seen […]
The Stream, December 3: Annual Antarctica Ice Loss Equals Half Everest’s Weight
The Global Rundown Antarctica’s glaciers are melting more quickly all the time – mountains of ice are literally being lost to the ocean. Johannesburg, South Africa, and Ketchikan, Alaska are both accepting the heavy price tags of water quality. Managing water quantity is going to cost Thailand a lot, as well. A Boston-based company, on […]
The Stream, October 15: Colombian Farmers Sue BP Over Water and Environmental Damage
Law The construction of a BP oil pipeline in Colombia caused serious damage to water supplies and fields, according to more than 100 farmers who are suing the oil company in the United Kingdom, the Guardian reported. The lawsuit is one of the largest environmental cases in UK history. A dispute over water rights between […]
