Entries by Codi Kozacek

The Stream, May 11: Contaminated Puerto Rico Drinking Water Systems Supply Millions of People

The Global Rundown More than 2 million people in Puerto Rico are served by contaminated drinking water systems, according to a new report. Protests over poor water, electricity, and housing services are spreading in South Africa. A small oil spill occurred at a pumping station for the Dakota Access oil pipeline in South Dakota, reigniting […]

The Stream, May 10: India Expects Record Grain Production On Normal Monsoon

The Global Rundown A second year of normal monsoon rains could help boost grain production to record levels in India. The Philippines’ new environment minister insists the country can balance mining and environmental protection. A new study documents the many climate change laws enacted around the world. Farmers in the United Kingdom worry that unusually […]

The Stream, May 9: U.S. To Decide On Paris Climate Accord

The Global Rundown U.S. President Donald Trump is set to consider the country’s future participation in the Paris climate agreement. A new report urges Australia and New Zealand to open their doors to the citizens of Pacific Island nations affected by climate change. Poor water quality, caused by years of conflict, is behind a deadly […]

The Stream, May 8: Delhi Water Minister Ousted Amid Controversy

The Global Rundown Government officials in India fired the Delhi water minister — a move he claims was politically motivated. The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recused himself from legal cases involving the Clean Water Rule. Flooding in Quebec has affected more than 100 Canadian cities in the past week. Residents of Bengaluru, […]

The Stream, May 5: Another El Nino Lurks On The Horizon

The Global Rundown Analysts predict another global El Nino could form later this year. A sandstorm in China brought dangerous air pollution to Beijing, shutting down flights and forcing residents indoors. Seasonal rains in Somalia may provide some relief from a severe drought, but disease risks are growing. A community in Nigeria is suing the […]

The Stream, May 4: Unpaid Water Bills Could Foreclose Homes In Flint

The Global Rundown Residents of Flint, Michigan who have delinquent water accounts could face home foreclosure if they do not pay, despite concerns about lead. Violence between ranchers and herders in Kenya stems from historical land conflicts, not just drought, conservationists say. Cape Town, South Africa is still working to avert water cuts as its […]

The Stream, May 3: Mekong Shipping Plan Raises Protest In Thailand

The Global Rundown Conservation groups in Thailand warn fisheries and farms are at risk from a Chinese plan to dredge and alter the Mekong River to make way for larger ships. Drinking water systems serving millions of Americans, many of them in rural areas, have violated U.S. water laws, a report found. California’s levees are […]

The Stream, May 2: California Snowpack Weighs In At Double Normal Levels

The Global Rundown After years of severe drought, California’s final snowpack measurement is double its normal levels. Indigenous people protecting their land and resources are often portrayed as criminals or terrorists, according to the United Nations’ special rapporteur. A new federal spending deal softens funding cuts to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Officials in Chicago […]

The Stream, May 1: Arsenic-Contaminated Water Threatens Health In Northern India

The Global Rundown Millions of people are at risk from water contaminated with high levels of arsenic in India’s Bihar state. Depleted reservoirs have created water shortages in Hyderabad, India. Europe’s dependence on soybean imports from water-scarce areas of the world could increase food prices, a study found. The rapid pace of hydropower development in […]

The Stream, April 28: Ethiopia Drought Imperils 7.7 Million People

The Global Rundown More than 7 million people are now facing food insecurity due to a deep drought in Ethiopia. An attack on a major oil pipeline in Colombia contaminated a water source for thousands of people. If global sea levels rise at an “extreme” rate that is unlikely, but possible, they could displace millions […]

The Stream, April 27: Mexico Border Wall Could Cause Water Treaty Tensions

The Global Rundown Building a border wall in the floodplain of the Rio Grande could snarl a water treaty between the U.S. and Mexico. Fighting in Mosul, Iraq continues to pressure drinking water supplies. A dam project in Kenya will provide more water to urban areas, but may harm forests that supply water downstream. A […]

The Stream, April 26: Brazil Hydropower Threatens Indigenous Communities, Groups Say

The Global Rundown Indigenous communities warn that hydropower development in the Tapajós basin in Brazil puts their livelihoods and culture at risk. Saltwater intrusion and water shortages in Bangladesh are forcing farmers to move to the city, and leaving women at home. China’s water quality continues to improve overall, but some areas are getting worse, […]