HotSpots H2O: Water Systems in Eastern Ukraine Deteriorate as Conflict Continues

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Frontline communities in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine and southwestern Russia lack access to clean drinking water and sanitation.

2020 Election Recap: Florida County Overwhelmingly Supports Granting Legal Rights to Rivers

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Voters approved water-related measures in several states.

U.S., Mexico Sign Rio Grande Water Agreement

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U.S. and Mexican officials settled a water dispute that had been simmering for several months and led to protests by Mexican farmers concerned about water access.

Who in the U.S. Is in ‘Plumbing Poverty’? Mostly Urban Residents, Study Says

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Not everyone in the country has piped water at home. Study authors argue that water access in the U.S. is inseparable from housing and social inequality.

HotSpots H2O: Portland Environmental Groups, Backed by ACLU, Sue DHS for Use of Tear Gas

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In Portland, environmental, public health, and social justice groups, represented by the ACLU of Oregon, sued the U.S Department of Homeland Security for the health and environmental consequences of airborne chemicals.

2020 Election: Water a Factor in Senate Race in Michigan

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A state surrounded by the Great Lakes reckons with aging infrastructure and chemical contamination.

HotSpots H2O: Proposed Dams Strain Water Politics in Iraq

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A proposal by Kurdistan officials to build dozens of dams as a response to water insecurity has caused concern in Iraq.

What Has the Trump Administration Meant for Water?

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By narrowing or repealing federal rules, the Trump administration has prioritized big business and reduced pollution protection for waterways.

2020 Election: Water Decisions Pepper State and Local Ballots

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A hodgepodge of constitutional amendments and ballot measures seek to move water policy at the state and local level.
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In Pakistan, Pandemic Derails Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Work

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The pandemic has brought about a fundamental shift in Pakistan, one with potentially long-lasting consequences for public health.