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Photojournalist’s Notebook: São Paulo’s Portelinha Favela
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Those living in Portelinha are among the roughly 40 percent of the world’s population that are affected each day by water scarcity and pollution.
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Water Crises Named the Biggest Business Risk in Four Countries
Business leaders in some of the world’s most water-stressed countries say that water availability and pollution are the biggest risks to their operations.
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HotSpots H2O, December 3: Water Infrastructure Still a Target in Ukrainian Conflict
Attacks on civilian water infrastructure remain a strategic vulnerability in the ongoing conflict between the Ukrainian military and separatists.
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HotSpots H2O, November 26: Delays and Disagreements Hinder Africa’s Largest Hydropower Dam
The Rundown
The fate of a controversial dam that Ethiopia is…
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Comprehensive Government Climate Report Warns That Warming Planet Threatens U.S. Water Security
The National Climate Assessment is meant to inform U.S. leaders about changes to land, water, and air from a warming planet.
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EPA Watchdog Flags Unregulated Pollutants in Treated Sewage Sludge
An undermanned EPA is potentially failing to protect human health and the environment from hundreds of pollutants in treated sewage sludge
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Counting Homes Cut Off From Water Is A Data Collection Nightmare
California utilities revolt against state attempt for more water shutoff information.
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A Water-Sensitive Approach for Cities to Tackle the Global Sanitation Crisis
Opinion Piece
Benedito Braga, President, World Water Council
Today,…
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Water and Climate Dominate World Economic Forum Risk Report
Water crises and climate change worry business and political elite.
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World Economic Forum Ranks Water Crises as Top Long-term Risk
Water is connected to the world’s most severe problems.
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World Economic Forum Ranks Water Crises as Top Global Risk
Water rises on the world agenda.