Entries by Christian Thorsberg

The Stream, August 16, 2023: Drought and Overuse Dry Out Historic Agricultural Hub in Armenia

Fish farming, warmer weather, and drought have shrunk western Armenia’s artesian aquifer by more than two-thirds.

The Stream, August 9, 2023: Proposed Gold Mine in Brazil Threatens Waterways and Indigenous Families

An open-pit gold mine in Brazil’s Para region would displace 800 Indigenous families and cause irreparable harm to riparian habitat, if approved.

Fresh, August 8, 2023: As Chicago Broils, Citizens and Scientists Study ‘Heat Island’ Effect

Coinciding with the summer’s extreme heat and citywide water pressure decreases, citizen and government scientists continue to map heat islands in Chicago.

The Stream, August 2, 2023: Deadly Floods Afflict Beijing Amidst Highest Rain Event in More Than a Century

140-year high rains in Beijing have led to deadly flooding and evacuations in regions surrounding the Chinese capital.

The Stream, July 19, 2023: As Heat Waves Continue, EU Advisory Group Proposes ‘Blue Deal’ for Sustainable Water Policies

The European Union’s European Economic and Social Committee has adopted six opinions for sustainable water policy, to be presented in October.

Fresh, July 11, 2023: Chicago Officials Reverse Flow of River As Flash Floods Fill City Sewers

After record-setting rainfalls, Chicago officials reverse the flow of the Chicago River into Lake Michigan and urge residents to reduce water use.

The Stream, July 5, 2023: ‘Weird’ Drought Spurs Water Conservation and Stunts Crops in U.S. Corn Belt

A widespread drought throughout the U.S. Midwest has made growing seasons more challenging and expensive.

The Stream, June 28, 2023: In Climate-impacted Bangladesh, Residents Adapt to ‘New Normal’ Floods, Drought, and Storms

In Bangladesh, where climate change is affecting water security for millions of people, residents are finding temporary solutions to grow, build, and sanitize.

Fresh, June 27, 2023: Federal Judge Orders Line 5 Shutdown on Tribal Land in Wisconsin

A judge has ordered Canadian company Enbridge to shut down the section of its Line 5 oil pipeline that runs through Ojibwe land in Wisconsin.

The Stream, June 21, 2023: In Water-Scarce Gulf Coast City, Proposed Desalination Plants Put Oil Industry First, Residents Say

In Corpus Christi, Texas, residents are fighting proposed desalination plants which would prioritize water for companies, not residents or wildlife.

The Stream, June 14, 2023: Momentum Builds in Manitoba For Environmental Protections

In one Winnipeg neighborhood, residents continue their fight for a right to a healthy environment — with possible legislation on the horizon.