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- ‘Mass Aging’ of Dams a Global Safety and Financial Risk, UN Report SaysCountries ought to plan for end-of-life care, report argues. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue A global dam-building binge that spanned the early- to mid-20th century is now reaching a turning point, according to a report published by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health. These dams are nearing middle and old […]
- The Stream, January 22, 2021: Lake Heatwaves To Become More Frequent, Intense, Study FindsYOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A new study breaks ground on the impact of climate change on heatwaves in lakes around the world. Flood warnings continue across the United Kingdom after Storm Christoph brings heavy rain. Heavy rains in northwest Syria threaten the lives and homes of thousands living in displacement camps. Indigenous leaders and environmentalists in […]
- The Stream, January 21, 2021: Costs To Raise the Wyangala Dam Could Exceed $2 BillionYOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The cost of a dam in New South Wales could be three times more than originally estimated. An attorney for a former Michigan governor is asking for charges related to the Flint water crisis to be thrown out. Water supplies in Ethiopia’s Tigray region are running low amid ongoing conflict. Water officials […]
- At Dawn of Biden Administration, Opportunities for Water SystemsWith Democratic control of the Presidency and Congress, water programs could receive more attention. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue President Joe Biden has made his priorities clear: subduing the pandemic, economic recovery, climate action, and racial equity. He reiterated those national challenges once again on Wednesday following his swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. […]
- The Stream, January 20, 2021: Biden Intends to Cancel Keystone XL PipelineYOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline by President-elect Joe Biden could threaten U.S.-Canada relations. An environmental group sues the federal government for water rights of a Kansas wildlife refuge. Monsoon rains threaten aid and rescue efforts after a major earthquake hits parts of Indonesia. A Virginia distillery and its owner were […]
- California Households Owe $1 Billion in Water-Bill DebtA statewide survey indicates that low-income households and communities of color are most affected by overdue water bills that have climbed during the pandemic, further hurting those who were already in financial distress. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue Household water-bill debt in California has soared in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, worsening a […]
- The Stream, January 19, 2021: For Colorado, La Niña Is UnpredictableYOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN La Niña’s effect on winter weather and water supply can be unpredictable in states like Colorado. A new study reveals the mental and physical health impact of piped water for women and girls in rural Zambia. Unprecedented charges against former Michigan officials spark a debate over how to punish leaders for their […]
- ‘Mass Aging’ of Dams a Global Safety and Financial Risk, UN Report Says
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Severe Water Shortages – Coming Soon to A Neighborhood Near You?
The noted Hungarian chemist (and Nobel Prize winner) Albert von Szent-Gyorgyi once said, “Water is life’s mater and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.” If you don’t believe it, try going for a few days without … Continue reading
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