Jane Johnston

One Michigan County Tells the Story of a Nation Plagued By Water Pollution

September 24, 2020/in Water News, WEF/by Jane Johnston

Farms housing thousands of animals are one of several sources contaminating the Pine River and dividing a mid-Michigan community.

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, September 23, 2020: A New Project Could Reduce Agricultural Pollution In The Midwest

September 23, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown The University of Minnesota is starting a project that could solve water contamination from agriculture in the United States’ Midwest region. The mysterious deaths of over 300 elephants in Botswana could have been caused by drinking water contaminated with toxic algae. Flash floods in southern France are to blame for the disappearance […]

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, September 22, 2020: Rare ‘Medicane’ Moves Through Greece

September 22, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown A rare Mediterranean hurricane sweeps through parts of Greece. Hurricane Teddy is set to move up the United States East Coast. Arctic summer sea ice hits “near-record lows” this year. Tensions between the U.S. and Mexico over Rio Grande water continue to rise. The water supply of thousands has been threatened by […]

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, September 18, 2020: Great Lakes Reach Record Water Levels for August

September 18, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Great Lakes Michigan and Huron set record levels for the eighth month in a row. Over a million people have been displaced this year in Africa because of torrential rains. No rivers in the U.K. met standards for chemical status, according to new data from the Environmental Agency. Eleven are dead in […]

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, September 17, 2020: Colorado River Reservoirs Likely to Dip To Critically Low Levels

September 17, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown New models project water shortages are more likely than previously thought in the two largest man-made reservoirs in the United States. Tens of thousands in Bermuda are left without power after Hurricane Paulette hit the island on Monday. Stolen barrels of oil and refined fuels in Colombia could end up 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, September 16, 2020: Chicago Mayor Commits to Removing All Lead Pipes From City

September 16, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown The mayor of Chicago has released a plan to eliminate the city’s lead pipes. A new report includes water recommendations to the next U.S. president. Hurricane Sally is set to make landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Nigeria faces a food crisis due to flooding and food shortages. Farmers in Mexico have […]

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, September 15, 2020: Extreme Weather Events Could Be Causing High Suicide Rates in India

September 15, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown A new study has linked skyrocketing suicide rates in rural India to extreme weather events. Nornickel in Russia says about 10 percent of fuel remains in rivers after a spill earlier this year. Five tropical storms are simultaneously moving through the Atlantic. Torrential rainfall causes a mine to collapse in the Democratic […]

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, September 11, 2020: UK Officials Set Up Taskforce to Reduce Sewage Spills

September 11, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs sets up a taskforce to reduce sewage spills in rivers and seas. The US Gulf Coast tries to recover from Hurricane Laura during extreme heat and the pandemic. Cavities found in the Thwaites glacier are contributing to rising sea levels in the Antarctic. […]

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, September 10, 2020: Mexico is Restoring the Ancient Lake Texcoco

September 10, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown A Mexico City airport is being transformed into a giant park. Delhi city officials are including a plan for sustainable urban planning in a master plan for the city’s next two decades. Around 13 percent of premature deaths in the EU are caused by environmental factors, according to a new report. 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, September 9, 2020: As Water Shortages Become More Common, So Does Global Unrest

September 9, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Experts warn of social unrest as water shortages become more common around the globe. A water dispute between Mississippi and Tennessee arrives at the Supreme Court. Natural disasters exacerbated by deforestation displace over a million in Afghanistan. A private company has proposed a plan to transfer water from a small Arizona town […]

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, September 8, 2020: Typhoons Wreak Havoc In Japan, South Korea

September 8, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown Duel typhoons hit Japan and South Korea in one week. Sudan declared a state of emergency due to unprecedented flooding. Severe rainfall in Senegal over the weekend activated an emergency aid plan. A new study finds waterborne illnesses have adapted to climate change and rising temperatures. U.S. colleges are fighting the coronavirus […]

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, September 4, 2020: Researchers Gain Ground in Predicting Malaria Outbreaks

September 4, 2020/in The Stream/by Jane Johnston

The Global Rundown A new model will more accurately predict malaria outbreaks in Africa. A mine in Alaska spent tens of millions on water storage and discharge management disrupted by climate change. Around 30,000 tons of sewage sludge is being shipped to the UK’s agricultural industry. Tribal communities and environmental groups in the United States sue […]

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

One Michigan County Tells the Story of a Nation Plagued By Water Pollution

The Stream, September 23, 2020: A New Project Could Reduce Agricultural Pollution In The Midwest

The Stream, September 22, 2020: Rare ‘Medicane’ Moves Through Greece

The Stream, September 18, 2020: Great Lakes Reach Record Water Levels for August

The Stream, September 17, 2020: Colorado River Reservoirs Likely to Dip To Critically Low Levels

The Stream, September 16, 2020: Chicago Mayor Commits to Removing All Lead Pipes From City

The Stream, September 15, 2020: Extreme Weather Events Could Be Causing High Suicide Rates in India

The Stream, September 11, 2020: UK Officials Set Up Taskforce to Reduce Sewage Spills

The Stream, September 10, 2020: Mexico is Restoring the Ancient Lake Texcoco

The Stream, September 9, 2020: As Water Shortages Become More Common, So Does Global Unrest

The Stream, September 8, 2020: Typhoons Wreak Havoc In Japan, South Korea

The Stream, September 4, 2020: Researchers Gain Ground in Predicting Malaria Outbreaks

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