Jane Johnston

The Stream, May 14, 2021: Brazil’s Palm Oil Industry Causing Water Contamination on Indigenous Land

May 14, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Despite claiming not to cause environmental harm, Brazil’s palm oil industry is leading to mass deforestation and water contamination. Canada’s Ministry of Environment will track algae blooms throughout British Columbia. A collapsed frac pond in Texas releases more than 3 million gallons of water. A Canadian environmental group is asking the Ministry […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, May 13, 2021: A Sinking Mexico City Could Lead To Groundwater Contamination

May 13, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A recent study found Mexico City is sinking rapidly, which could contaminate groundwater. A Canadian oil and gas company is illegally disposing of wastewater at a Namibian World Heritage site. Heavy rain in parts of West Bengal, India, is flooding Covid-19 hospitals. Climate disasters will continue to impact public utilities in the […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, May 12, 2021: Lower Water Levels On Great Lakes Could Mean Less Erosion

May 12, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A dry winter could mean lower water levels on the Great Lakes this summer, lessening the impact of erosion. Increased pesticide use on California farms could endanger nearby waterways. Poor water management, population growth, urbanization and climate change are straining water supplies in Turkey. California extends its emergency drought declaration. Climate change […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, May 11, 2021: Groundwater in Hyderabad Drops For Second Month In A Row

May 11, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Groundwater table levels drop for the second month in a row in Hyderabad, India. A Native American tribe in Arizona is opposing a mining project on culturally significant land. Reservoirs throughout Montana are running low due to water scarcity in the Upper Missouri River basin. A recent study could help scientists understand […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, May 7, 2021: Vietnamese Farmers Turn to Shrimp As Salination Threatens Rice Crop

May 7, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Vietnamese farmers are starting to raise shrimp instead of growing rice due to increased salination in the Mekong Delta region. Industrial waste is being dumped into Iraq’s rivers and seas. A U.S. pipeline company won’t sue Tennessee residents for refusing to allow construction on their land. A U.S. envoy visits East Africa […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, May 6, 2021: Water Supply Low In Parts of Delhi Due to Drying Yamuna River

May 6, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new report finds that for Australia to be completely carbon neutral by 2035, the country’s largest energy company needs to shut down. Replacing the Grand Canyon’s only water supply pipeline could affect tourism in the coming years. Low water on the Yamuna River is affecting water supply in parts of Delhi, […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, May 5, 2021: Booming Development In Central Texas Causes Toxic Algae Blooms

May 5, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Blooms of toxic algae are contaminating Central Texas waterways due to booming development. Arizona will probably have to cut back Colorado River water withdrawals in the next year. Some residents on Hawaii’s Big Island still don’t have running water three years after a major volcano erupted. South Africa’s Vaal River is severely […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, May 4, 2021: Rio De Janeiro Privatizes Water and Sewer Utility

May 4, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Brazil moves to privatize Rio de Janeiro state’s water and sewage utility. A Canadian mining company requests a state permit for a uranium mine in South Dakota. Over four dozen water advisories are still active in First Nations communities in Canada after a government deadline to bring clean water to all Indigenous […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 30, 2021: Glacial Lake In Tibet Threatens Chinese Hydropower Development

April 30, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN An unstable glacial lake created by a landslide could pose a threat to a massive Chinese hydropower dam proposed to be built downstream. The island of St. Vincent was hit with severe flooding after a volcanic eruption devastated the Caribbean country last week. Four were killed and dozens were injured during a […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 29, 2021: Legionella Bacteria Found In West Virginia Hospital Building

April 29, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Legionella bacteria were found in two sinks in a West Virginia hospital’s administrative building. Covid-19 patients in Venezuela are hiring doctors to come to their homes to avoid high costs and a lack of basic supplies in hospitals. Big banks in Turkey are reluctant to fund a major Istanbul canal over environmental […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

The Stream, April 28, 2021: Pandemic Lockdowns Cut Snow-Melting Soot Emissions in South Asia

April 28, 2021/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Pandemic lockdowns cut soot emissions in South Asia, which could result in higher reservoir levels this year. Rising global temperatures are melting glaciers faster, which could cause water scarcity in some parts of the world. A fertilizer plant in Louisiana wants to discharge treated wastewater into the Mississippi River. The U.S. Supreme […]

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

Flooding Tells ‘Two Different Stories’ In Michigan

April 27, 2021/in Water News/by Jane Johnston

Climate disruption is revealing economic inequality

Jane Johnston

Jane is a Communications Associate for Circle of Blue. She writes The Stream and has covered domestic and international water issues for Circle of Blue. She is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University, where she studied Multimedia Journalism and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. During her time at Grand Valley, she was the host of the Community Service Learning Center podcast Be the Change. Currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Jane enjoys listening to music, reading and spending time outdoors.

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Entries by Jane Johnston

The Stream, May 14, 2021: Brazil’s Palm Oil Industry Causing Water Contamination on Indigenous Land

The Stream, May 13, 2021: A Sinking Mexico City Could Lead To Groundwater Contamination

The Stream, May 12, 2021: Lower Water Levels On Great Lakes Could Mean Less Erosion

The Stream, May 11, 2021: Groundwater in Hyderabad Drops For Second Month In A Row

The Stream, May 7, 2021: Vietnamese Farmers Turn to Shrimp As Salination Threatens Rice Crop

The Stream, May 6, 2021: Water Supply Low In Parts of Delhi Due to Drying Yamuna River

The Stream, May 5, 2021: Booming Development In Central Texas Causes Toxic Algae Blooms

The Stream, May 4, 2021: Rio De Janeiro Privatizes Water and Sewer Utility

The Stream, April 30, 2021: Glacial Lake In Tibet Threatens Chinese Hydropower Development

The Stream, April 29, 2021: Legionella Bacteria Found In West Virginia Hospital Building

The Stream, April 28, 2021: Pandemic Lockdowns Cut Snow-Melting Soot Emissions in South Asia

Flooding Tells ‘Two Different Stories’ In Michigan

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