The Stream, April 9: China’s New Dams Raise Concern of Water Wars
The Chinese government recently decided to construct five new dams on rivers flowing to neighboring countries – effectively negating the bilateral water treaties that its neighbors agreed upon....
View ArticleThe Stream, April 16: Eating Away at the Banks of India
In India, there is nothing to do but watch as crops, trees and even homes fall into the Brahmaputra River’s ever shifting path, The New York Times reported. The river is an essential source of water...
View ArticleThe Stream, April 23: Looming Storms Threaten Communities Along the Great Lakes
Looming storms are keeping communities along the Great Lakes on their toes. Even a small increase in rain will cause alarm to communities whom have been watching the rivers licking at uncomfortably...
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Bouncing on Circles of Blue
Circle of Blue intern Jinah Park summarizes the first three weeks of spring at the Traverse City office. Photo © Jinah Park / Circle of Blue Circle of Blue’s circles of blue! I like to bounce on these...
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The Stream, April 30: Superstorm Sandy Dumped 11 Billion Gallons of Sewage
Superstorm Sandy dumped 11 billion gallons of sewage from East Coast treatment plants into Washington, D.C. waterways, a science journalism group reported. One- third of the sewage was not treated,...
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The Stream, May 7: U.A.E. Farmers and Government To Halve Agricultural Water...
Farmers in the United Arab Emirates face a unique challenge when it comes to saving water, The New York Times reported. The hostile natural conditions of little rainfall and tremendous heat means a...
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The Stream, May 14: Chile Denies Water Deals with Qatar
Chile denied a recent report on deals to export water to Qatar, ABC News reported. The report included a quote by Chilean Ambassador Jean Paul Tarud saying, “Chile has some of the largest fresh water...
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The Stream, May 21: Giant Tornado Leaves Oklahoma Suburb Without Water Supplies
A deadly tornado tore across Oklahoma, killing at least 91 people and crushing buildings, Monday afternoon. The southern suburb of Moore, which was hit most by the tornado, remains without running...
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