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25 May 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Arctic Institute Attributes City Of Iqaluit’s Recurring Water Crises To Climate Change
Frequency of water crises attributed to climate change and poor water resource management. Low levels of precipitation and growing population contribute to unresolved problems.
15 May 2022 SAN DIEGO CA, United States
New Discovery: Antarctic Ice Covers Huge Water Reservoir
A vast reservoir of water has been detected in the mud and sediment underlying a part of the West Antarctic ice sheet. It is estimated to be several hundred metres deep, or about the size of two Empire State buildings.
14 May 2022 DAVIS CA, United States
Terrestrial Parasites Found In Oceans
New research indicates terrestrial parasites can adhere to microbeads and microfibers and travel long distances in the ocean. These can be toxic for marine life and humans.
30 Apr 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Over 20 Million People In Africa In Dire Need Of Food And Water
$200 Million USD added to aid package for Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia. UN estimates requirement exceeds $4.4 Billion USD. 20 million people facing starvation.
26 Apr 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States
Water Scarcity And Climate Change Trigger Migration In Iraq
A new research series to inform the UN Security Council (UNSC) on climate-related and development risks in selected countries has launched its summary on Iraq. It highlights the vulnerability of Iraq to the impacts of climate change, its dependency on natural resources, and the environment of conflict, poverty, political instability and corruption.
12 Apr 2022 PASADENA CA, United States
Satellite Data To Monitor Aquifer Water Loss
Researchers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have developed a new model to assess how underground water levels are depleted and regenerated. Specific data is now available on a month-to-month basis.
25 Feb 2022 FLINT MI, United States
Flint: Contractor Culpability To Be Tested In US Court Flint
Trial will go to federal court to investigate negligence claims against two engineering contractors for their role in the Flint water contamination, despite denying involvement.
24 Feb 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States
The Sahel, Somalia Face Food Shortages In "Lean Season"
Conflict, extreme weather and COVID-19 restrictions have put immense pressure on The Sahel and Somalia. Experts warn of widespread food crisis in coming months
12 Feb 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States
Humanitarian Crisis In Syria Expands
UN Relief Coordinator calls on Security Council to address growing humanitarian crisis in Syria. Early recovery programs needed to address water and food shortages, restore sewage systems and repair health care facilities.
11 Feb 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Cybersecurity Initiative Expanded To Include Water Sector
Thee Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Initiative (ICSCI) has been expanded to include water and wastewater sectors. Private company participation is encouraged to monitor real time information on cybersecurity threats.
11 Feb 2022 NEW YORK NY, United States
Mideast Faces Dangerous Collapse
UN Middle East peace process official addresses UN Security Council and warns that region faces irreversible collapse and widespread instability; calls for two state solution.
16 Jan 2022 WASHINGTON DC, United States
First-ever Global Assessment On Rainfall Variability And Global Migration
Rainfall variability, and resulting water scarcity, is a contributing force in migration, says the World Bank in new report.