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- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- The Stream, January 21, 2021: Costs To Raise the Wyangala Dam Could Exceed $2 Billion
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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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