Entries by Kayla Ritter

The Stream, October 19: Afghans Displaced by Drought Die Due to Harsh Winter Conditions

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The Global Rundown In Afghanistan, harsh winter conditions begin to kill people displaced by drought. Residue from an oil spill earlier this month reaches the coastal waterways of the French Riviera. A high-risk dam near Dallas, Texas, is being closely monitored amid record rainfall. Abnormally low water levels in British Columbia, Canada, pose problems for […]

The Stream, October 18: Stagnant Water a Risk Factor as Zika Virus Spreads in India

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The Global Rundown Officials in Rajasthan, India, warn against stagnant water as the Zika virus spreads. New research pinpoints two types of “flash drought” in China. A river in Texas that overflowed earlier this week begins to subside. In Iraq, water pollution in the Tigris River interrupts religious practices of the Mandaean faith. Rescuers continue to […]

The Stream, October 17: Danube River Drops to Record-Low in Budapest, Hungary

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The Global Rundown Water levels in the Danube river drop to record lows in Hungary. Long-term drinking water advisories continue to afflict indigenous communities in Canada. A recent study warns that earth could soon see similar conditions to the 1876-78 drought, a global disaster that left more than 50 million people dead. A private water […]

The Stream, October 16: In Delhi’s Slums, Residents Work to Avert a Water Crisis

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The Global Rundown Residents of Delhi’s slums work to improve water access. Rising temperatures and dry conditions across the globe are likely to hurt barley crops, which could lead to a shortage of beer. Australia announces a billion-dollar aid package for drought-stricken farmers. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection allots $1 million in Clean Water […]

HotSpots H2O, October 15: Special Report on Yemen’s Water Crisis

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The Rundown Since March 2015, a deadly civil war between Houthi rebels and a Saudi-led military coalition has ravaged Yemen. Throughout the conflict, water and electrical infrastructure have been targeted repeatedly, leaving millions of Yemenis without clean water. In October 2016, cholera was detected in the capital city of Sana’a. The outbreak slowed after six […]

The Stream, October 12: U.S. Congress Approves $6 Billion Water Projects Bill

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The Global Rundown The United States Congress approves a wide-ranging water projects bill, which includes funding for wetlands restoration, infrastructure improvements, and flood prevention measures. Cyclone Titli makes landfall in Odisha, India, leaving at least eight people dead. Health officials fear that Hurricane Michael floodwaters could carry a variety of bacteria and viruses. A trial […]

The Stream, October 11: Record-Setting Hurricane Michael Plows into Florida Panhandle

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The Global Rundown Hurricane Michael makes landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm. Meteorologists predict an El Niño is likely in southern Australia, which would likely worsen the country’s prolonged drought. Turkey says it will release more water from the Ilisu dam to ease water shortages in Iraq. Officials say 20,000 villages in Maharashtra, […]

The Stream, October 10: The 1972 Clean Water Act Dramatically Improved U.S. Water Quality, Study Finds

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The Global Rundown Data shows that the 1972 Clean Water Act greatly decreased pollution in U.S. waterways. Senegal considers desalination to help combat growing water shortages. Waterborne diseases begin to spread in quake-hit Indonesia. A new study quantifies the link between fertilizer and watershed contamination. Cases of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease that intensifies during the […]

The Stream, October 9: Israel Receives Bids for Construction of World’s Largest Desalination Plant

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The Global Rundown Israel receives seven bids for construction of the world’s largest desalination plant. Queensland, Australia, grants the Adani mining company an additional year to pay for a controversial water license. Iraqis live without water and electricity in areas formerly occupied by ISIL. Hurricane Michael, currently a Category 1 storm, moves toward the Florida […]

HotSpots H2O, October 8: Millions in South Sudan Rely on Distant, Dirty Water Sources

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The Rundown South Sudan’s ongoing civil war, which has flared since December 2013, continues to devastate water and sanitation access. In many areas, residents rely entirely on unimproved water sources, including rivers, swamps, and unprotected wells, many of which are shared with animals. Residents elsewhere in the country also report limited or no access to […]

The Stream, October 5: Officials Fear Collapse of Earthen Dam in Arizona After Tropical Storm Rosa Rainfall

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The Global Rundown A Native American community in Arizona is evacuated as an earthen dam threatens to fail following rains from Tropical Storm Rosa. Electricity and communication networks are restored in earthquake-hit Palu, Indonesia, but food and water remain in short supply. Zimbabwe vaccinates more than 1 million people amid its worst cholera outbreak in […]

The Stream, October 4: Australia Endures Its Driest September on Record

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The Global Rundown Drought-stricken Australia experiences its driest September on record. Norsk Hydro announces that it will close Brazil’s Alunorte, the world’s largest alumina refinery, which illegally dumped untreated wastewater earlier this year. Humanitarian workers fight to access remote communities in earthquake-hit Indonesia. The Asian Development Bank grants a $240 million loan to provide drinking […]