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Speaking of Water: China’s Water Challenges in 2021
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Both at home and abroad, water will play a significant role in China's policy decisions in 2021.
‘Mass Aging’ of Dams a Global Safety and Financial Risk, UN Report Says
A global dam-building binge that spanned the early- to mid-20th century is now reaching a turning point, according to a report published by the United Nations.
At Dawn of Biden Administration, Opportunities for Water Systems
President Biden put forward a $2 trillion climate plan that mentions a bucketful of spending options to shore up America’s built and natural infrastructure.
California Households Owe $1 Billion in Water-Bill Debt
In California, a statewide survey indicates that low-income households and communities of color are most affected by overdue water bills.
Flint Residents Unimpressed by Snyder Charges Linked to Lead Poisoning
By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan
Bridge reporter…
Four International Water Stories to Watch in 2021
What are the large water events to pay attention to in 2021? What are the trends and flashpoints?
In Trump Administration’s Final-Days Deregulatory Push, Army Corps Reduces Stream Protections
The Army Corps of Engineers finalized a rule on January 4 that further retracts federal protections for the nation’s smallest streams.
Years After Flint Water Crisis, Lead Lingers in School Buildings Across the Nation
In its 2021 budget, Congress included millions for lead testing in schools, where children are still exposed to the toxic metal.
India Has Water for Its Economic Plans – If Farms Can Be More Thrifty
India’s farmers are key to the country’s industrial future, a think-tank report finds.
Four U.S. Water Stories to Watch in 2021
The upheaval of last year will set the stage for the next 12 months.
EPA Revises Rules for Lead in Drinking Water
EPA strengthens some provisions but does not take the bigger…