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The Year in Water, 2019
Natural hazards strengthen. Governments struggle to cope.
UN Secretary General Urges Public Pressure Against Climate “Emergency”
“Nature is angry,” but a Green New Deal can help, says UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Part of the Covering Climate Now partnership.
The Stream, July 2, 2019: Freak Storm Dumps Two Meters of Hail on Guadalajara, Mexico
The Global Rundown A freak storm deluges Guadalajara, Mexico, with hail up to two meters deep. Testing shows that nearly 20 percent of California schools have lead in their water. Rivers in Alaska swell as hot temperatures lead to rapidly-melting glaciers. India deploys 250 civil servants to try and address water shortages in the parched […]
The Stream, May 30, 2019: Ongoing Mississippi River Flood is Longest in 92 Years
The Global Rundown Flooding in the Mississippi River is the longest-lasting in more than 90 years. A new study emphasizes Asia’s critical reliance on water from melting glaciers. New Hampshire sues eight companies for damages caused by PFAS contaminants. Villagers leave Pakistan’s Thar desert as a years-long drought kills crops and cattle. Officials in Zacatecas, […]
The Stream, January 17: Lead in Flint, Michigan, at Lowest Levels Since Before Water Crisis Began
The Global Rundown Lead levels in water samples from Flint, Michigan, are the lowest since the city’s devastating lead crisis began. Heavy rains and flooding are expected to continue in northern Argentina. Water diversions have disrupted the natural balance of Australia’s Murray-Darling river system, raising the likelihood of disasters like the recent fish kills, scientists […]
The Stream, May 23: Oil Spills Poison 90 Percent of Groundwater in Nigeria’s Ogoniland
The Global Rundown Decades of oil spills dirty the water in Nigeria’s Ogoni region. Rising temperatures melt glaciers in Kashmir, disrupting water supply. Officials survey damage in western Montana as floodwaters begin to recede. Cities in southern Texas restrict water use as drought causes aquifer levels to drop. Rapid urbanization leaves Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo […]
HotSpots H2O, April 2: Spotlight on Afghanistan
The Rundown In Afghanistan, the ties between water and conflict are complex. Years of warfare have upset the water supply of millions. Fighting has damaged infrastructure and driven numerous Afghans from their homes, often to areas where clean water is unavailable. At the same time, climate change is pressuring the country’s resources, and changes in […]
The Stream, March 27: New Mexico Oil Boom Raises Risk of Water Contamination
The Global Rundown Increased fracking in New Mexico raises fears of water contamination. Afghanistan faces water shortages as the glaciers of the Hindu Kush mountain range melt. Wales announces a major flood and coastal erosion defense program. A group of sawmillers in Victoria, Australia, call for access to national parks and water catchments. A UN […]
What’s Up With Water
What’s Up With Water condenses the need-to-know news on the world’s water into a snapshot for the start of the workweek. There is so much going on that’s related to water, but often it’s hidden behind the very things that it influences – agriculture, energy or health. This podcast is a ‘heads-up’ on water stories […]
