Entries by Kayla Ritter

HotSpots H2O, March 21: Conflict in Yemen Leaves Millions Hungry and Thirsty

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The Global Rundown Yemen hovers at the “point of no return” as conflict leaves millions hungry and thirsty. A United Nations report claims the Syrian government deliberately bombed the Damascus water supply, an event which left 5.5 million people without water for weeks. As the Iraqi army moves to retake Mosul from Islamic State militants, […]

HotSpots H2O, March 14: Famine Could Cause Worst Humanitarian Crisis Since World War II

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The Global Rundown The world may be heading toward the worst humanitarian crisis since 1945, according to UN official Stephen O’Brien. The Syrian army reclaims Aleppo’s water supply from Islamic State control. Experts weigh in on the humanitarian crisis in Africa’s Lake Chad region as Boko Haram leaves countless people without food, water, or shelter. […]

HotSpots H2O, March 7: African Leaders Debate Nile River Usage Rights

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The Global Rundown Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni calls for “maximum consensus” as African leaders debate the Nile River’s usage rights. Drought in the Bay region of Somalia took the lives of over one hundred people in two days. Shelling destroys critical infrastructure in Ukraine and thousands of people have no water. India agrees to attend a […]

HotSpots H2O, February 28: Pope Francis Warns of World War Over Water

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The Global Rundown Pope Francis warns that water scarcity may lead to world war. Pakistan initiates a major hydropower project despite an ongoing water dispute with India. Humanitarian operations are expanding in Yemen as conflict leaves thousands without shelter, food, or water. Deepening famine in South Sudan is forcing some to survive on weeds and […]

HotSpots H2O, February 21: Sanitation Deteriorates as Boko Haram Terrorizes Nigeria

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Kayla RitterKayla Ritter is a recent graduate of Michigan State University, where she studied International Relations and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She is currently based in Manton, Michigan. Kayla enjoys running, writing, and traveling. Contact Kayla Ritter

Global HotSpots H2O: February 13, 2017

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Kayla RitterKayla Ritter is a recent graduate of Michigan State University, where she studied International Relations and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She is currently based in Manton, Michigan. Kayla enjoys running, writing, and traveling. Contact Kayla Ritter

Global HotSpots H2O: February 3, 2017

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Kayla RitterKayla Ritter is a recent graduate of Michigan State University, where she studied International Relations and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She is currently based in Manton, Michigan. Kayla enjoys running, writing, and traveling. Contact Kayla Ritter

Global HotSpots H2O: January 27, 2017

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Kayla RitterKayla Ritter is a recent graduate of Michigan State University, where she studied International Relations and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She is currently based in Manton, Michigan. Kayla enjoys running, writing, and traveling. Contact Kayla Ritter

Kenya’s Drought Worsens in the Wake of Below-Average Rainfall

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The Rundown Low rainfall levels in late 2016 have intensified drought conditions in Kenya, leading to food and water insecurity in arid and semi-arid regions. The drought has already triggered livestock deaths, crop failure, and school closures. This month, the Kenyan government warned that without urgent and appropriate action, Kenya risks conditions similar to the […]

Global HotSpots H2O: January 17, 2017

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The Global Rundown The Syrian government claims that a deal has been reached to restore water to Damascus. New research shows that rivers and reservoirs in both Syria and Jordan have been severely depleted by the six-year Syrian civil war. Ongoing water scarcity and inequality in Chile has led to conflict within indigenous groups, even […]