Fresh, August 8, 2023: As Chicago Broils, Citizens and Scientists Study ‘Heat Island’ Effect
Coinciding with the summer’s extreme heat and citywide water pressure decreases, citizen and government scientists continue to map heat islands in Chicago.
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Michigan ‘river walker’ program warns anglers on eating contaminated fish
By Ashley Zhou, Bridge Michigan – August 7, 2023 The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Radio, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water. This […]
The Stream, August 2, 2023: Deadly Floods Afflict Beijing Amidst Highest Rain Event in More Than a Century
140-year high rains in Beijing have led to deadly flooding and evacuations in regions surrounding the Chinese capital.
The Stream, July 26, 2023: In Drought-Stricken Spain, Farmers Restore Ancient Irrigation Canals
Thousand year-old irrigation systems are being excavated and restored in Spain amid extreme heat and water insecurity crises.
Bubbles and Electricity Designed to Deter Invasive Carp From Lake Michigan
Des Plaines River is a site of new impediments to voracious species By Vladislava Sukhanovskaya, Circle of Blue – July 11, 2023 A coalition of organizations is developing an innovative and expensive engineering project at the 96-year-old Brandon Road Lock and Dam on the Des Plaines River south of Chicago to block invasive carp from […]
Fresh, July 11, 2023: Chicago Officials Reverse Flow of River As Flash Floods Fill City Sewers
After record-setting rainfalls, Chicago officials reverse the flow of the Chicago River into Lake Michigan and urge residents to reduce water use.
Fresh, June 27, 2023: Federal Judge Orders Line 5 Shutdown on Tribal Land in Wisconsin
A judge has ordered Canadian company Enbridge to shut down the section of its Line 5 oil pipeline that runs through Ojibwe land in Wisconsin.
The Stream, June 14, 2023: Momentum Builds in Manitoba For Environmental Protections
In one Winnipeg neighborhood, residents continue their fight for a right to a healthy environment — with possible legislation on the horizon.
Fresh, June 13, 2023: Bid to Fund Invasive Carp Barrier Falls Short in Minnesota’s State Legislature
A proposal to build a barrier preventing invasive silver carp from traveling up the Mississippi River has died in the Minnesota Legislature.
HotSpots H2O: Trouble Areas Emerge as Summer Looms
Sun-baked fields and dusty reservoirs dot the landscape of southern Spain. Travel east in the Mediterranean and Tunisia is cutting urban water service at night to conserve supplies amid a harsh, multi-year drought. In the Horn of Africa, meanwhile, aid agencies distribute emergency food rations to hungry families after several seasons of failed rains. […]
