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- 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 […]
- What’s Up With Water – January 18, 2020The post What’s Up With Water – January 18, 2020 appeared first on Circle of Blue.
- Federal Water Tap, January 18: CARES Act Funds Can Be Used to Provide Running WaterThe Rundown The Treasury Department clarifies use of CARES Act funds for water infrastructure. The White House tries to block funding for dam repairs using its rescission authority. GAO report highlights the rising cost of NASA’s environmental cleanup liabilities. The EPA releases data on enforcement and compliance in 2020 and rejects a petition to force […]
- HotSpots H2O: Rapidly Disappearing Tuni Glacier Raises Concerns for Bolivian Water ScarcityThe Tuni glacier, a formerly vast piece of ice that rises over the Bolivian capital of La Paz as a critical water source, is disappearing faster than predicted. The post HotSpots H2O: Rapidly Disappearing Tuni Glacier Raises Concerns for Bolivian Water Scarcity appeared first on Circle of Blue.
- The Stream, January 15, 2021: Former Michigan Governor Charged Years After Flint Water CrisisYOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Former Michigan Rick Snyder will be charged with two counts of willful neglect for his role in the Flint water crisis. A surge of tropical storms in India’s Sundarbans mangrove is threatening the lives of those living in the region. A recent study found European colonization has sped up erosion and river […]
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Man Qanat Live By Bread Alone: Water Systems Around the World
The Flushwater Term of the Day: Qanat Throughout history, mankind (ladies included, of course!) has developed ingenious systems and techniques, even in the absence of technology, to ensure readily available supplies of water. One such system, known as a qanat, … Continue reading
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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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