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The Year in Water, 2020

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Societies confront the fallout from rapid environmental change.

In the Northern Great Plains, a Search for Ways to Protect Drinking Water from Fossil Fuel Industry Pollution

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North Dakota’s water supplies are at risk from contaminants from fracking wastewater, but residents are fighting back

HotSpots H2O: U.N. and Ethiopia Reach Aid Deal After Weeks of Conflict

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After thousands of Eritrean refugees were stranded for weeks…

Opinion | Water Scarcity Will Increase Risk of Conflict, Says New National Intelligence Report

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Report is less comprehensive than previous assessments and omits key flashpoints for water conflict.

Will Water Unite Us?

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Water enjoys support that crosses political parties. Will it be a source of bipartisan collaboration in a time of divided politics?

What the Biden Administration Might Mean For Water

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What does a Biden administration might mean for federal water policy?

HotSpots H2O: Water Scarcity in Palestinian Territories Puts Farming at Risk

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Water scarcity in occupied Palestinian territories continues to put health and agriculture at risk as conflict over water supplies between Jordan, Israel, and Palestinians flares.

As Water Backs Up, an Asset in Michigan Becomes a Liability

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A drainage dispute roils Jackson County’s prized attraction…

HotSpots H2O: Months of Flooding and Violence Force South Sudanese from Their Homes

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Nearly a half million people have been displaced due to abnormally heavy rainfall and flooding in South Sudan this year.

As Global Poverty Rises, USAID Plans for Covid-Altered World

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Ensuring that water, sanitation, and hygiene are threaded throughout the agency’s programs is key, observers say.

As Great Lakes Pummel Michigan, Beach Towns Rush to Set Development Rules

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In Great Lakes, the ongoing high water crisis is leading some communities to rethink the policies that put them here.

North Carolina Panel Designates Financially Distressed Water and Sewer Systems

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North Carolina officials took a decisive step in a years-long process to identify financially struggling water and sewer providers and assist them in a transition toward financial stability and reliable service.