2020 Election Recap: Florida County Overwhelmingly Supports Granting Legal Rights to Rivers
Voters approved water-related measures in several states.
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The Stream, April 10, 2020: U.S. Cities Violate Flood Protection Laws and Face Few Penalties, Analysis Finds
The Global Rundown Local governments around the U.S. frequently violate federal flood protection rules, usually without penalties, a new analysis finds. Low water levels in Argentina’s Parana River force grain exporters to lighten their shipments. New Jersey places enhanced stream protections on 600 miles of waterways. Wisconsin braces as parts of the Mississippi River reach […]
Lake Erie’s Bill Of Rights
Toledo, Ohio, residents will vote on an unusual and controversial proposal to steward their water – by giving Lake Erie its own legal rights
What’s Up With Water – Proposal To Give Lake Erie Its Own Legal Rights
I’m Eileen Wray-McCann, for Circle of Blue, and here’s What’s Up with Water, your “need-to-know news” of the world’s water. We begin with a quick survey of water stories around the globe. Environmental regulators in Western Australia have told the state-run utility to expect large cuts in its groundwater allocation. Water Corporation serves 2 […]
The Stream, December 11: Toxic Mercury Taints Amazon Waterways as Illegal Gold Mining Spikes
The Global Rundown Illegal gold mining poisons waterways in the Amazon rainforest. Construction of a dam in Tasmania threatens the survival of the endangered swift parrot. Michigan’s chief medical executive faces involuntary manslaughter charges linked to the Flint water crisis. The Indian central government assesses drought conditions in six different states. Shipping in Germany returns […]
The Stream, November 15: Houston Skyscrapers Worsened Hurricane Harvey Rainfall, Study Says
The Global Rundown A new study suggests that skyscrapers in Houston, Texas, worsened the city’s flooding during Hurricane Harvey. Analysts warn that Africa’s largest cities are at “extreme risk” from climate change. Hurricane Florence broke 28 stream and river flood records in North and South Carolina. Vapor-condensing panels provide water to a rescue center in […]
The Stream, November 14: Bombings of Colombian Pipeline Cause Water Contamination
The Global Rundown Three bombings hit the Cano Limon pipeline in Colombia, polluting several waterways. A study shows that none of the wet wipes deemed “flushable” in the United Kingdom break down properly, causing sewer blockages. A government report names “failures and possible crimes” as the reason behind an illegal release of untreated water by […]
The Stream, November 13: Drought, Wind, Driving California’s Unchecked Wildfires
The Global Rundown Drought and wind are key drivers behind California’s growing wildfires, scientists say. A United States judge halts construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. Millions of people across the Caribbean may face food insecurity due to drought. Tumbling water levels in Germany’s Rhine River impact worldwide fuel markets. Hot, dry weather increases […]
The Stream, November 6: Hundreds of Tons of Fish “Annihilated” in Euphrates River
The Global Rundown Water pollution is suspected as the cause of a massive fish die-off near Baghdad, Iraq. A water shutoff continues to impact millions in Mexico City, Mexico, after a shifted water line delayed completion of repairs. Ecuador faces a lawsuit after exploration by mining companies leads to water contamination. Israel hopes desalination will save […]
The Stream, August 10: Trump Administration Orders California to Use More Water to Fight Wildfires
The Global Rundown The Trump administration attempts to allocate more water to fighting California’s wildfires, despite claims by the state that it has adequate water supplies. Officials release water from 24 reservoirs in Kerala, India, as monsoon rains batter the region. A magnitude 6.2 aftershock rocks Lombok, Indonesia, leaving more people without basic amenities. Ecuador […]
The Stream, October 16: Third Military Base in Michigan Tests Positive for Groundwater Contamination
The Global Rundown A training center in Alpena, Michigan becomes the third military base in the state to test positive for contaminated groundwater. High temperatures and drought help fuel the deadly wildfires blazing throughout California. The outbreak of the Zika virus in Ecuador was likely made worse by El Niño and the country’s 2016 earthquake, […]
The Stream, July 14: Israel, Palestine Agree On Water-Sharing Deal
The Global Rundown A water-sharing deal reached between Israel and Palestine aims to relieve shortages in Gaza and the West Bank. A startling number of environmental activists are being killed around the world, with nearly 100 dead this year. Climate change will deepen poverty and reduce development in the Asia-Pacific region, which includes some of […]
