Water Scarcity Could Deter Energy Developers From Crossing Border Into Northern Mexico
Proposed oil and gas development zones in Coahuila are among the driest in the Americas.
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The Stream, June 23: Caribbean Crops Wither in Drought
The Global Rundown A severe drought grips the Caribbean, and the death toll from a heat wave in Pakistan continues to rise. Australia could get most of its electricity from renewable sources by 2040, while a federal judge in the western United States stalled the implementation of new fracking regulations. Liquid water flowed on Mars […]
Challenged By Drought, Fire, Earthquake, and Flood, California Departs On New Path
In response to truculent planet, conserving water, limiting climate emissions, and achieving “net zero” energy use are top priorities.
Groundwater Depletion Stresses Majority of World’s Largest Aquifers
Scientists do not know how much groundwater is left.
The Stream, June 16: Water Rationing Hits Puerto Rico
The Global Rundown Thousands of Puerto Rico residents are contending with water rationing. Australia and Thailand are facing drought conditions, hampering agricultural production. Venice is nearing the end of a new flood defense project, and Sao Paulo is updating its infrastructure to ensure future water security. Drinking water supplies in Pennsylvania were not contaminated by […]
The Stream, May 13: Nepal Monsoon Rains Bring More Safety Concerns
The Global Rundown Monsoon rains mean an increased likelihood of landslides in Nepal as communities recover from the earthquake. Queensland, Australia, is suffering its most widespread drought in history, while residents in Colombia are using plastic bottles to build cisterns. Enbridge agreed to pay Michigan millions in an oil spill settlement, and the U.S. House […]
The Stream, May 8: Environmental Groups Sue California Over Oil Industry Waste Water Injection
The Global Rundown Sugarcane farmers in India have been asked to irrigate more efficiently. Australian almond farmers are upping production as Californian competitors are weakened by drought and Asian demand rises. Speaking of California, the state is trying to monitor groundwater from the sky, and is also being sued by environmental groups for allowing the oil industry […]
Sao Paulo Drought Perception Impedes Government Action
Transparency , accountability, and civic participation are key to improving Sao Paulo’s water security. Photo courtesy Ninja Midia via Flickr Creative Commons Sao Paulo’s Cantareira Reservoir system, shown here in November 2014, is currently 22 percent full as the region enters its annual dry season.Click image to enlarge. By: Codi Kozacek Circle of Blue Sao […]
California Water Restrictions Still Target Lawns
Few substantial changes to the latest version of conservation regulations.
California Drought Puts Desalination, Fresh Water From The Sea, In A New Light
Era of ample water supply and cheap prices is ending.
Global Drought Discussed on “The World” with Marco Werman and Circle of Blue
When “The World” wanted to know about global drought conditions last week, producers from one of the important news programs on National Public Radio called Circle of Blue.
Circle of Blue: Old-School Reporting in a New-Style Package
Last month, the Society of Environmental Journalists published a Q&A with our director, J. Carl Ganter.
