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The Stream, March 8: Disputes Over Dams, Rivers, and Groundwater
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Water Disputes
China is once again eying the Nu River (Salween…

The Stream, February 6: Lake Michigan Water Levels at Record Lows
Americas
Water levels on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron have reached…

The Stream, December 7: A New Route for Keystone XL?
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Japan near the…

The Stream, March 12: Japan’s Tsunami Disaster – One Year On
A year after the devastating tsunami in Japan, communities in…

The Stream, February 28: The Future of Water in Central Asia
Water Law
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by five…

The Stream, January 10: Japan to Create Robot Farm in Tsunami Zone
The Japanese government plans to open a robot-run super farm…

The Stream, November 14: What Now for the Keystone XL Pipeline?
The U.S. State Department’s decision to postpone its verdict…

The Stream, November 8: Cleaning the Yellowstone River Oil Spill
When Texans head to the ballot box today, they will be asked…

Peter Gleick: Water Emergencies — Time for New Plans and Technology
The world faces a wide range of serious, complex, and long-term water challenges, from shortages to contamination to local and regional disputes over water to long-term climate changes. But there are other challenges that are short-term, emergency situations that could also be addressed by some new thinking and new technology.

The Stream, March 28: Nukes, Drought, Asian Carp
As radiation in the water at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power…

After Earthquake, Millions in Japan Without Water—Extent of Damage to Water Infrastructure Unknown
Myriad obstacles, from roads to snow to a nuclear crisis, hamstring rescue and recovery missions.

The Stream, March 14: Water and Food
The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts that the 2010-11…