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CDC Estimates Costs of Waterborne Pathogens in the United States

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Healthcare cost of infectious waterborne disease in the United States tops $3.3 billion, and more than 6,600 deaths are linked to illnesses spread by water, the CDC finds.

HotSpots H2O: Wetland Restoration in India Aims to Prevent Human-Animal Conflict

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In Assam, a state in northeastern India, authorities…

Colorado River Indian Tribes Take Another Step Toward Marketing Valuable Water in Arizona

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The Colorado River Indian Tribes unveiled draft legislation to allow their water to be leased to users in Arizona off the reservation or stored underground.

The Year in Water, 2020

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Societies confront the fallout from rapid environmental change.

In the Northern Great Plains, a Search for Ways to Protect Drinking Water from Fossil Fuel Industry Pollution

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North Dakota’s water supplies are at risk from contaminants from fracking wastewater, but residents are fighting back

HotSpots H2O: U.N. and Ethiopia Reach Aid Deal After Weeks of Conflict

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After thousands of Eritrean refugees were stranded for weeks…

Opinion | Water Scarcity Will Increase Risk of Conflict, Says New National Intelligence Report

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Report is less comprehensive than previous assessments and omits key flashpoints for water conflict.

Will Water Unite Us?

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Water enjoys support that crosses political parties. Will it be a source of bipartisan collaboration in a time of divided politics?

What the Biden Administration Might Mean For Water

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What does a Biden administration might mean for federal water policy?

HotSpots H2O: Water Scarcity in Palestinian Territories Puts Farming at Risk

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Water scarcity in occupied Palestinian territories continues to put health and agriculture at risk as conflict over water supplies between Jordan, Israel, and Palestinians flares.

As Water Backs Up, an Asset in Michigan Becomes a Liability

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A drainage dispute roils Jackson County’s prized attraction…