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Water Scarcity Causes Cauvery Delta Anguish
Worst drought in 140 years leads to farmer deaths, water riots, policy impasse.
HotSpots H2O, April 18: Water and Sanitation Crises Jeopardize Health of Damascus Citizens
The Global Rundown
Water shortages and sewage system failures…
Nonstick Chemicals Slipped Into Water, Causing Health, Environmental, Regulatory Mess
PFASs -- used in clothing, carpets, cookware, and more -- contaminate wells across the United States.
Water and Climate Safety, Finance Security, Drive Keystone XL Conflict
Nebraska is again a battleground over tar sands oil pipeline.
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Chased by Drought, Rising Costs, and Clean Technology, India Pivots on Coal-Fired Power
World’s third-largest coal user joins China and U.S. in shift from black fuel.
HotSpots H2O, April 11: South Sudanese Refugees Flee to Uganda
The Global Rundown
Uganda struggles to provide food, water,…
Gina Lopez, Philippine Environment Secretary, Pursues Watershed Protection
Clear goals to enforce pollution laws jeopardize the new secretary’s job.
Water Utility Cyberattack Rings Up Hefty Data Charges
Money is often the root of cyberattacks on water utilities, experts…
HotSpots H2O, April 4: Conflict and Drought Leave 27 Million Without Clean Water
Conflict and drought have left 27 million people in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Yemen without safe drinking water.
Drought, Heat, and Conflict Strand Residents of Dadaab
World’s largest refugee camp illustrates human costs of water-scarce…
Ecuador Touts Flood Prevention Measures Amid Record Rains
President credits planning and infrastructure investment for mitigating damage.