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HotSpots H2O, September 24: Yemen at ‘Tipping Point’ of Famine as Violence Obstructs Food, Fuel Access

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Fighting has once again flared near Yemen’s Hodeidah Port, impeding the distribution of fuel, food, and other staples.

Thirsty Cities Drill for Water

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When reservoirs drop, cities turn to groundwater.

HotSpots H2O, September 17: Tribal Clashes Leave Several Dead In Kenya as Resources, Aid Dry Up

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The Rundown Water shortages are stirring unrest across Kenya.…

Detroit Schools Shut Off Drinking Water After Finding Elevated Levels of Lead, Copper

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A task force will investigate the contamination and identify solutions.

HotSpots H2O, September 10: Deadly Protests in Iraq’s Oil Hub Driven by Polluted Water, Government Neglect

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The Rundown Protests over power outages, chronic unemployment,…

Recovery Begins in Kerala, Where Historic Flooding Killed Hundreds

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More than 1 million Kerala residents were displaced by the worst flooding in a century.

Toxic Water, Toxic Crops: India’s Public Health Time Bomb

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Raw sewage and industrial wastewater contaminated with metals and chemicals irrigate much of the India's food.

HotSpots H2O, August 27: Gaza Fuel Shortage Could Shut Down Hospitals, Water, and Sanitation Facilities

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The Rundown Fuel, medicine, and other essentials are running…

Speaking of Water – World Water Week With Torgny Holmgren

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Torgny Holmgren discusses the latest water news, global water challenges,

HotSpots H2O, August 20: Taliban Attack on Ghazni, Afghanistan, Cuts Off Water, Power

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The Rundown On August 10, Taliban fighters attacked the Afghan…

HotSpots H2O, August 13: Intercommunal Violence Escalates in Ethiopia, Displacing One Million People

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The Rundown Since April, intercommunal violence -- which includes…

HotSpots H2O, August 6: Poorly-Defined Water Rights Spark Disputes Over Brazil’s Rivers

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A lack of clarity over who holds the rights to Brazil’s rivers is fueling disputes between industrial leaders, indigenous groups, and the government.