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The Stream, November 7, 2019: California Water Utilities Forced to Rely on Generators Amid Wildfires and Power Outages

The Global Rundown Water suppliers in areas of California affected by wildfires are forced to rely on generators to continue service. Australia’s Coalition parties are set to unveil $1.5 billion in drought relief for farmers. The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a landmark case related to the Clean Water Act. A Michigan city, […]

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The Stream, October 25, 2019: Zimbabwe Cuts Power to Mines, Farms, Amid Debt and Drought

The Global Rundown Zimbabwe says it will cut power to mines, farms, and other customers as drought, aging equipment, and debt hamper hydropower output. Egypt and Ethiopia agree to resume negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Frustrated Australians say government mismanagement fueled the collapse of the Darling River. PFAS chemicals are detected in drinking […]

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The Stream, October 24, 2019: Australian Farmers Send Drought-Relief Demands to Government

The Global Rundown Australian farmers send a list of urgent drought-relief demands to the government. The Trump administration announces plans to send more water to California farmers, despite risks to wildlife. Deadly flooding hits parts of France, Italy, and Spain. Desalination continues to expand across the world amid questions of cost and sustainability. Egypt says […]

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The Stream, October 23, 2019: Florida Governor Proposes New Legislation to Limit Toxic Algae Blooms

The Global Rundown Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposes new legislature to mitigate toxic algae blooms in the state. Residents in Mexico grapple with minimized access to the Colorado River, which is dammed at the U.S.-Mexico border. Manila, Philippines, may face daily water cuts. Forecasts show a wetter-than-normal winter for the Missouri River watershed. Ethiopia’s prime […]

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The Stream, October 17, 2019: Jakarta Continues to Sink Despite Groundwater Pumping Regulations

The Global Rundown Despite improvements in groundwater levels, Jakarta, Indonesia, continues to sink. The death toll from Typhoon Hagibis rises to 66 in Japan. Data shows that Swiss glaciers are melting at record rates. Michigan proposes a bill that would require filtered water at all schools and daycares. Farmers in Australia urge the government to develop […]

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The Stream, October 16, 2019: Mysterious Mussel Die-Offs Disrupt Rivers in North America and Abroad

The Global Rundown Scientists search for the source of mussel die-offs in U.S. and other world rivers. An analysis of Australia’s Drought Communities Program shows that funding is sometimes used on events, equipment, or non-water infrastructure. Drought and starvation stalk pastoralists in Angola. Residents await updates months after Michigan lawmakers dismissed criminal charges related to […]

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The Stream, October 15, 2019: Key Water Infrastructure Damaged in Turkish Offensive Against Syria

The Global Rundown Crucial water infrastructure is damaged in Turkey’s military offensive against Syria. Australia plans to allocate $680 million toward dams in parched New South Wales. Typhoon Hagibis leaves dozens dead after deluging parts of Japan with nearly three feet (0.9 meters) of rain. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, urges residents to use tap water. Water levels […]

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The Stream, October 10, 2019: U.S. EPA Set to Tighten Standards on Lead in Drinking Water

The Global Rundown The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to announce new standards for lead in drinking water. A hospital in Washington D.C. where the legionella bacteria was discovered will be without potable water for another week. Ethiopia moves forward with construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam despite tensions with Egypt. An environmental group […]