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2 Nov 2021 Washington DC, United States
United States: Intelligence Advisory Issued Following Ongoing Cyber Attacks On Nation's Water Infrastructure
Advisory discloses three previously unreported ransomware attacks which hit facilities in Nevada, Maine, and California earlier this year.
2 Nov 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Three US Intelligence Agencies Warn Of Climate Change Impacts
Effects of climate change will increase competition for water resources, causing food scarcity and heightening social tensions around the world within 20 to 30 years.
26 Oct 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States
Water Efficiency And Accountability For Equitable Distribution
UN-Water Expert Group warns that the pressure on freshwater resources will not relax Fair distribution will benefit those in greater need.
4 Oct 2021 CAMBRIDGE MA, United States
New Method For Removal Of Lead From Drinking Water
Feasibility of selectively removing lead from contaminated water while only partly removing sodium.
29 Sep 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
US Funding To Yemen In Midst Of Growing Tensions Over Water, Electricity Shortages
Support aims to help Yemen nationals have access to clean water, food, health, sanitation and education.
29 Sep 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States
Guterres Warns Of Conflict Caused By Water Crisis
Secretary-General warns UN Security Council of the possibility of increasing climate-related conflict
21 Sep 2021 WINNIPEG, Canada
Canadian First Nation Community Obtains Water Supply After 24 Years
Development ends community’s boil water advisory in place since 1997 and reduces reliance on bottled water.
25 Jul 2021 St Petersburg, Florida
Red Tide Returns To Florida’s Tampa Bay
The current crisis has led to over 600 tons of dead marine life since the end of June, with scientists now investigating the potential impact on dolphins in the area.
Cause is disposall of polluted wastewater containing high volumes of nitrogen.
21 Jul 2021 Washington DC, United States
US Drought Brings Wildfires, Water Shortages, Crop Failure
As the west of the US swelters and burns under sustained drought conditions, there are wider implications for national security and global food prices. Water levels in the Colorado River system are dangerously low and states are bickering over access to irrigation waters.
4 Jun 2021 Washington D.C., United States
Satellite Data Reveals Climate Change Impacts On Water Cycle
Study uses new gravity observation method to monitor changes to global water cycle. Satellite data helps measure mass change of water from different oceans across the planet. NASA calls previous methods ineffective, says trends provide deeper understanding of possible future implications of climate change. Experts suggest "global greening" could be a factor.
1 Jun 2021 Nuuk, Greenland
High Levels Of Mercury Contamination Found In Greenland Glacier Meltwater
New research of Greenland glaciers reveals alarmingly high concentrations of mercury. Implications for the country's seafood export industry. Concentrations similar to rivers in India and China.
28 May 2021 Washington D.C., United States
New US Legislation Will Protect Against Utility Shutoffs
Bill, prompted by pandemic, would grant water and electric utilities, broadband providers $10 Million USD each in low-interest loans in exchange for a moratorium on shutoffs. Includes debt forgiveness terms.