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Groundwater Scarcity, Pollution Set India on Perilous Course
Drained and contaminated aquifers contribute to India’s “worst water crisis.”
Toxic Water, Toxic Crops: India’s Public Health Time Bomb
Raw sewage and industrial wastewater contaminated with metals and chemicals irrigate much of the India’s food.
Chennai’s Security Tied to Cleaning Up Its Water
Water supply and quality motivate Tamil Nadu’s most dynamic social movements.
HotSpots H2O, July 2: Tensions Simmer Across India as Water Supply Falters
The Rundown Hot temperatures and dwindling water supplies sparked conflict across India in recent months as the country suffers its “worst-ever” water crisis. In Shimla, a tourist destination in the Himalayan foothills, taps ran dry for nearly three weeks in May. During that time, angry crowds mobbed and harrassed “key men,” the civil servants who […]
The Stream, June 19: India Faces “Worst-Ever” Water Crisis as 600 Million Experience Shortages
The Global Rundown India is in the midst of its “worst-ever” water crisis, according to a report by a government think-tank. A magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Japan, killing three and bursting water mains. Michigan considers loosening its rigid ballast water discharge rules for the Great Lakes. A new study predicts that more than 300,000 coastal […]
The Stream, May 25: Amid Deadly Protests, India Seeks Shutdown of Water-Polluting Copper Plant
The Global Rundown Tamil Nadu, India, seeks permanent closure of a controversial copper smelter causing air and water pollution. Deadly monsoon rains swamp Sri Lanka, displacing thousands of people. Changes in insurance policies could leave some flood victims without coverage in British Columbia. Climatologists warn that there may be little summertime relief from “alarming” drought […]
The Stream, April 26: Two Kenyan Dams Near Overflowing After Heavy Rains, Threatening Thousands
The Global Rundown Two dams in Kenya are on the verge of overflowing after heavy rains. A study finds that the thinning of trees in California saved billions of gallons of water from being evaporated into the atmosphere. Water stress deepens across India, where more than 150 million people lack access to clean water. Louisiana […]
Water-Stressed Beijing Exhausts Its Options
After depleting groundwater reserves, China’s capital is becoming increasingly reliant on water pumped from the country’s flood-prone South.
The Stream, February 22: A Study of 571 European Cities Details Risks from Floods, Droughts, Heatwaves
The Global Rundown A recent study models flood, drought, and heatwave risks for 571 cities in Europe. Farmers in California are told to expect minimal water as the state’s drought worsens. Cape Town, South Africa, hopes to serve as a “beacon of hope” for other water-stressed cities across the globe. Solar-powered water pumps provide a […]
