Entries by Christian Thorsberg

The Stream, March 22, 2023: Ukrainian Water and Soil May Face Years of Heavy Metal Contamination, Experts Say

Toxicologists studying the environmental impact of the war in Ukraine warn that soil and groundwater could be contaminated for years to come.

Fresh, March 21, 2023: Chicago Residents and Activists File Suit Against Toxic Sediment Dumping Grounds

Residents and activists on Chicago’s Southeast Side are suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over a plan to expand toxic sediment dumping grounds.

The Stream, March 15, 2023: Another Round of Flooding Expected in California as Atmospheric Rivers Persist

After a weekend of intense rain and flooding, another atmospheric river is expected to sweep across California.

The Stream, March 8, 2023: Rewilding Pulls Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Wetlands Back from the Brink

Privatization, rewilding, and international support for the Atlantic Forest, Brazil’s second largest, offer hope for its restoration.

FRESH, March 7, 2023: EPA Proposes Considering Tribal Treaty Rights in Water Quality Standards

As PFAS pollution in Lake Superior threatens Ojibwe fishing practices, a new EPA proposal would require states to consider treaty rights in water quality standards.

The Stream, March 1, 2023: Okefenokee Swamp, Among World’s Largest Freshwater Wetlands, Threatened by Proposed Mine

In Georgia, citizens and scientists are urging the state to reject a mining project near the Okefenokee Swamp and National Wildlife Refuge.

The Stream, February 22, 2023: Rising Floodwaters in Kentucky and West Virginia Prompt State of Emergency

Rising floodwaters in Kentucky and West Virginia are compounded by unregulated mining, poor infrastructure and environmental racism, activists say.

FRESH, February 21, 2023: Proposed Wisconsin State Budget Includes Funding for Oneida Nation Wetlands Restoration

Wisconsin’s state budget proposal includes nearly $1 million in funding for wetlands restoration.

The Stream, February 15, 2023: Concerns Over Water Pollution Mount in Wake of Ohio Train Derailment

The derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals earlier this month in eastern Ohio has put water utility and river-watch groups on high alert.

The Stream, February 8, 2023: Climate Change, Neglected Infrastructure Worsen Water Insecurity in Kenya

Due to the strains of population growth and inaccessible sanitation systems, the Nairobi River and surrounding farmland are becoming more polluted.

FRESH, February 7, 2023: Development Planned for Greater Toronto Would Require a Controversial Water Shake-up

In Ontario, a plan to develop York Region includes what many say is a detrimental — and illegal — water transfer from Lake Huron watersheds to Lake Ontario.