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Regulators Will Soon Know A Lot More About Algal Toxins in U.S. Drinking Water

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For the next two years, water utilities are required to test for ten cyanotoxins.

HotSpots H2O, July 9: Protests in Iran Turn Violent as Discontent Over Water Scarcity Grows

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Water-related protests in Iran turned violent last week, leaving eleven people injured in the city of Abadan.

HotSpots H2O, July 2: Tensions Simmer Across India as Water Supply Falters

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The Rundown Hot temperatures and dwindling water supplies sparked…

Water Access In Lima Complicated by Inequality and Climate Uncertainty

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Lima, Peru, is at high risk for water shortages.

HotSpots H2O, June 25: Boko Haram Impedes Water Access In Northeast Nigeria As Lake Chad Shrinks

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The Rundown Boko Haram militants have terrorized northeast Nigeria…

U.S. Water Withdrawals Continue Marked Decline

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The country is using less water, but latest USGS report shows influences of California drought on national data.

Speaking of Water – Water Conflict Chronology

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Podcast interview with Dr. Peter Gleick discussing violence associated with fresh water

HotSpots H2O, June 18: Yemen’s Water Supply Jeopardized Again in Battle for Hodeidah

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The siege of Hodeidah is the biggest battle so far in Yemen’s brutal proxy war.

Oregon Capital Battles Algal Toxins in Drinking Water

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Toxins result in ‘do not drink’ advisory for Salem, the latest U.S. city challenged by cyanobacteria.