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Uganda wants people to leave flooded wetlands – and not come back
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Authorities have been trying to clear the wetlands around Africa’s biggest lake for years. This year’s flooding may have helped their case.

Lake Victoria’s surging water levels threaten hydro dams: Uganda
Lake Victoria's water levels have surged to their highest level in more than half a century after about eight months of relentless downpours, posing a threat to Uganda's hydropower plants.



The Stream, September 18: Water-Energy Nexus and WASH for Children
Oil and Water
Ahead of the worldwide Global Frackdown planned…

Water As A Weapon — Weapons For Water
Following devastating news of poisoned children in Afghanistan, reporter Codi Yeager look at water security and conflicts around the globe.

The Stream, May 11: Top Scientists Say Water + Energy = Linked Issues
Energy and Climate
The world's top scientists are urging governments…

The Stream, October 19: Drought Unleashes Red Tide in Texas Gulf
The largest red tide algae bloom since 2000 is gripping the Texas…

The Stream, September 12: Botswana Bushmen Revive Crucial Water Source
Botswana Bushmen in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve have re-opened…

The Stream, June 15: The Cost of Nuclear Phase-Out
A survey by the Asahi newspaper shows that nearly three-quarters…
Do It and Prove It—Information Technology Opens Up the Water Sector
Organizations are creating tech tools to shine light on water supply operations—and improve service.

Ugandans Return Home to a Demolished Water Infrastructure
More than 20 years of conflict in northern Uganda have led to an abandoned and destroyed water infrastructure, as most citizens lack access to sanitary drinking water.