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11 May 2021 EDINBURGH, Scotland
Forever Chemicals In Firefighting Foam Are Causing a Forever Problem
Special Report: American authorities are battling to identify and address PFAS contamination of water from civilian and military sites around the world caused by legacy and current firefighting foams. But this is just one small part of a bigger, global equation that scientists are trying to piece together amid a lack of industry regulation of these highly persistent chemicals.
26 Apr 2021 Washington DC, United States
Biden's First 100 Days Of Water
The first 100 days of an American presidency set the tone for an administration as well as its priorities. Joseph Biden has linked his climate agenda to job creation at home and to reasserting US leadership on the international stage. What do Biden's words and actions mean for water?
23 Apr 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Multimilion MCC Water Investment For Mongolia Capital
Clock starts on implementation of Mongolia Water Compact. Five-year construction schedule for advanced water purification plant, wastewater recycling and construction of additional groundwater wells to address growing needs in capital city.
21 Apr 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
United States: Thousands Of Lives Could Have Been Saved By Nationwide Suspension Of Water Cutoffs During COVID Crisis
A nationwide moratorium on water shut-offs during COVID crisis would have saved lives and prevented infections.
Minorities disproportionately effected.
Calls for Biden administration to cancel water debt.
20 Apr 2021 BALTIMORE MD,United States
How Road Salts Contaminate Freshwater Resources, Threaten Human Health
Environmental risks associated with using salts on our roads is just as significant as other major issues such as acid rain and lead, and requires the same level of regulation from authorities, researchers say.
19 Apr 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
US Supreme Court Decision On Prolonged Interstate Water Dispute
The US State of Georgia's river water use has been held not responsible for reduction in oyster bed volumes; Florida held responsible for inadequate protection of species.
8 Apr 2021 PASADENA CA, United States
Soil Moisture Is Key Factor In Carbon Uptake Variability From Land Ecosystems
Soil moisture causes changes to the temperature and humidity near the surface of plants which affects the photosynthesis process and in turn alters carbon absorption rates from land ecosystems.
7 Apr 2021 EDINBURGH, United Kingdom
ICT Supply Chain Faces High Flooding Risk
Key river basins that are particularly vulnerable include Taihu, Dong and Zhu in China; Danube and Rhine in Europe; Colorado and Upper Mississippi in the United States.
5 Apr 2021 TAMPA FL, United States
Florida Reservoir Leak: State Of Emergency Declared, Evacuations Ordered
US State Governor declares state of emergency, orders precautionary evacuation among allegations of prior "events", and radioactivity concerns.
1 Apr 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States
Valuing "Blue Gold", Our Most Precious Resource
UN report emphasises the need to broaden the notion of the value of water beyond monetary concepts of price and cost. Supply and sanitation services, the economy, the environment, cultural values and hydraulic infrastructure examined.
30 Mar 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Biden Invites World Leaders To April Climate Summit
Key milestone on the road to COP26 focuses on six key themes with specific water impacts: infrastructure issues, event preparedness, nature-based solutions, resilience and global security.
18 Mar 2021 NEW YORK NY, United States
UN Adopts Environmental-Ecosystem Economic Accounting Approach
Wetlands and water filtration ecosystems to be incorporated into calculations that impact policy and decision-making.