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About Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

Entries by Andrew Maddocks

The Stream, September 13: Nevada Commission Endorses Major Pipeline Project

September 13, 2012/in Great Lakes, The Stream/by Andrew Maddocks

Urban Water Supply The Colorado River Commission of Nevada endorsed a plan to pump and pipe groundwater from counties north of the Las Vegas Valley to southern Nevada. The plan, with a cost estimated in the billions, would relieve some of the pressure from dropping water levels in Lake Mead, the Las Vegas Sun reported. […]

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

The Stream, September 10: Water Shortage Deepens Syrian Humanitarian Crisis

September 10, 2012/in The Stream/by Andrew Maddocks

A sudden water shortage is the latest hardship blighting the city of Aleppo, already facing a humanitarian crisis. A main pipe burst during fighting between the Syrian military and rebel fighters, The New York Times reported. On Friday, 12 people died in clashes between cattle herders and farmers in southeastern Kenya over land and water, […]

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

The Stream, September 6: U.S. and Canada Finalize Great Lakes Water Quality

September 6, 2012/in Great Lakes, The Stream/by Andrew Maddocks

Environmental officials from the U.S. and Canada announced that they are about to sign a negotiated update to the 1987 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The document “addresses critical health issues in the Great Lakes region,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said in a news release. Infrastructure Investment The Egyptian government will spend $US 1.3 […]

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

Eco-Explorer David de Rothschild Begins Trans-Pacific Journey on Catamaran of Plastic — the Plastiki

April 16, 2010/in North America, Pacific, Water News, Water Policy & Politics/by Andrew Maddocks

David de Rothschild’s Plastiki voyage and vessel are designed to redefine global use, and reuse, of plastic.

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

Water Disclosure Project Releases Surveys to 300 Companies

April 9, 2010/in Climate Change, Water & Energy, Water News/by Andrew Maddocks

Newly-released Water Disclosure Project questionnaire focuses on usage, operations and supply chains and management strategies in water-intensive companies.

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

2010 Stockholm Water Prize Awarded to American Water and Public Health Expert

March 27, 2010/in Climate Change, Sanitation/Health, Water News/by Andrew Maddocks

Stockholm Water Prize Laureate is American Rita Colwell, for her research into preventing waterborne infectious diseases.

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

Zafar Adeel: A Conversation With the New Chair of UN-Water

March 25, 2010/in Africa, Climate Change, Water News, Water Policy & Politics/by Andrew Maddocks

Circle of Blue reporter Brett Walton spoke with Zafar Adeel, the new chair of UN-Water.

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

Designing Water’s Future – New Book Shows Student Solutions to Global Freshwater Crisis

March 22, 2010/in Water News/by Andrew Maddocks

World Water Day: “Designing Water’s Future,” the international student competition finds solutions to the global fresh water crisis. Water is the axis issue that intersects health, poverty, and security, as well as climate, energy, immigration, and the environment.

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

David Kuria: Sanitation and Toilet Entrepreneur

March 19, 2010/in Africa, Water News, Water Policy & Politics/by Andrew Maddocks

In the sub-Saharan region, 80% of recorded illnesses are water-born diseases, and more than two-thirds of these people don’t have access to basic sanitation. While access to safe drinking water is gaining importance in the political arena, it’s still hard to talk about restrooms and toilets, but today I’m speaking with a man who really does know toilets.

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

Drought in South China is Worst in Decades

March 18, 2010/in Asia, China, Water News/by Andrew Maddocks

Parts of southern China are being ravaged by a severe three-season drought. Millions of people lack adequate water supplies, and millions of acres of cropland are too dry to plant.

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

Q&A: How General Electric is Tackling the Water Crisis

March 16, 2010/in Drought, Water News, Water Policy & Politics/by Andrew Maddocks

Circle of Blue interviews General Electric Water’s Director of marketing Jeff Fulgham.

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.

Taking the Pulse of Global Freshwater Issues

March 15, 2010/in Climate Change, Sanitation/Health, Water News, Water Policy & Politics/by Andrew Maddocks

Circle of Blue on what’s happening and what will happen in the water world in 2010.

Andrew Maddocks

is a Washington, D.C–based correspondent for Circle of Blue. He graduated from DePauw University as a Media Fellow with a B.A. in Conflict Studies. He co-writes The Stream, a daily summary of global water news.