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Infographic: U.S. Surface Water Pollution by State
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More than half of the country's lakes and rivers are not meeting water quality standards.
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U.S. Clean Water Law Needs New Act for the 21st Century
Seminal water law does not address nation's emerging water pollution challenges.
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The Stream, March 27: Water and Oil in the Amazon
South America
A new billboard in Peru is creating fresh water…
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Global Gold Rush: The Price of Mining Pursuits On The Water Supply
Water supplies remain key to the global boom in gold mining, driven by high demand and near-record prices.
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The Stream, May 25: Asian Cities Resist Climate Change
ChiAsia and Climate Change
Ten Asian cities throughout India,…
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The Stream, December 21: Raising The Price Of Carbon
The European Union's environment committee voted to decrease…
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The Stream, October 12: Biofuels Spur Hunger
U.S. government support for biofuels and inaction on climate…
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World’s Rivers Are in Crisis, Global Report Says
International study finds serious threats to the world’s fresh water.
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Toxic Sludge Carries Arsenic, Mercury Into Danube River
High levels of mercury and arsenic have been released from a containment pond at a Hungarian alumina plant, according to Greenpeace.
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Coal Ash Contaminates Groundwater and Drinking Water Sites in 21 States, Study Finds
The EPA must do a better job of regulating the waste and protecting the nation’s water supply.
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Mekong River Dolphins Near ‘Brink of Extinction’
The river pollution could come from any of six Southeast Asian countries inhabiting 300 million people.