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A Precarious Recovery: Food Security Remains Uncertain in the Horn of Africa

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May 9, 2012

Although a repeat famine is unlikely, the situation in East Africa remains dire despite recent rains.

Pharmaceuticals in the Water Systems Infographic

Drugs in the Water (And Ways to Prevent that from Happening)

May 9, 2012

Last month's national drug takeback day was more popular than ever. Antibiotic-resistant genetics have been found in California wetlands. FDA seeks voluntary disclosure of antibiotics in animal feed.

Forecasting Western U.S. Water Supply in 2012: La Niña Again Delivers a Wet North and a Dry South

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May 1, 2012

As water availability data starts coming in, this year's water allocations and the potential consequences for irrigation, hydropower, wildfires, and flooding are being assessed — La Niña weather patterns have returned this year, but water supply conditions generally are not as extreme as they were 2011.

The Stream, April 27: Water Cycle Intensifying Faster Than Predicted

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April 27, 2012

Climate change is causing the global water cycle to accelerate…

The Stream, April 25: Beijing Will Face a Water Shortage

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April 25, 2012

Water Supply in Asia Beijing's water resources are expected…

The Stream, April 23: Water Rates in the United States

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April 23, 2012

Water rates will be slowly but steadily rising in the United…

The Stream, April 18: Water Conflicts In Western U.S.

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April 18, 2012

Irrigators in Texas and New Mexico are unhappy with a decision…

Dr. Subir Bhattacharjee in his laboratory at the University of Alberta

Q&A: Subir Bhattacharjee on the Geopolitics of Oil and Alberta’s Tar Sands

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April 11, 2012

Subir Bhattacharjee — a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Alberta and one of Canada’s top water quality experts — tells Circle of Blue about the water cycle of the tar sands while he attends a high-level conference in Alberta, Canada.