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20 May 2021 London, United Kingdom
Leaked UK Government Memo Describes "Savage" Cuts To International WASH Support
UK spending on water and sanitation aid could be slashed. Charity WaterAid condemns plans with stark rebuke, claiming "the cost will be measured not just in pounds but in lives and livelihoods".
17 May 2021 WASHINGTON DC, United States
Matt Damon's WaterEquity Fund Secures US Agency Funding
First tranche of $100 Million USD loan aims at increasing access to safe water and sanitation, especially for women and marginalised populations. WaterEquity Fund has secured $125 Million USD toward its $150 Million USD target.
12 May 2021 GLASGOW, United Kingdom
SDGs: Leadership And Sustainable Policies Required
Even developed countries will find it difficult to meet their Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Guest article by Professor Asit Biswas and Professor Cecilia Tortajada.
11 May 2021 Palo Alto
Tesla's Mysterious Acquisition Could Cut Water Consumption In Battery Production
Electric vehicle battery production is a thirsty business, and Tesla claims to have found a way to address this. Patent applications provide clues as to how. Added mystery surrounds the apparent disappearance of the company that initially filed the patent applications.
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.
7 May 2021 Istanbul
Turkey: Erdogan's Canal Megaproject Has Domestic Bank Problems
Turkey's president Erdogan appears determined to press ahead with his Istanbul canal megaproject, despite a lack of financial support from Turkish banks and threats to ecosystems and the city's water supply. Banks cite UN sustainability pact and other risks as reasons for non-involvement.
7 May 2021 Vienna
Water As Climate-change Security Threat In SE Europe
Energy security, severe pollution from mining operations, flooding and water shortages could all lead to increased tensions in "one of the planet's warming hotspots".
5 May 2021 Islamabad, Pakistan
China, Pakistan Sign Kohala Hydropower Agreements
The investment of $2.4 Biillion USD in the 1124 MW Kohala will be China's largest in Pakistan and is the second of six planned hydroelectric projects on the Jhelum river.
5 May 2021 Delhi, India
Another Glacier Break In India Kills 15, With 3 Still Missing
A second fatal glacier break in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand state occurred 60 km from the site of Nanda Devi burst that killed 80 just 11 weeks ago.
4 May 2021 TOULOUSE, France
Glacier Melt's Contribution To Rising Sea Levels
Satellite data offers new methods of measuring individual glacier elevation and mass; regional variations detected. Glacier melt accelerating and contributing to sea level rise.
4 May 2021 STIRLING, United Kingdom
Interview: New Scotland, Hydro Nation Chair
Video interview: A new academic Chair has been appointed as part of Scotland's Hydro Nation initiative. Professor Andrew Tyler of the University of Stirling talks about the need to break through structural boundaries to address water challenges and achieve sustainable prosperity and a green recovery for Scotland.
4 May 2021 BISKEK, Kyrgyzstan
Deadly Water-related Skirmishes At Kyrgyz / Tajik Border
Disputes over water pumping station surveillance equipment quickly escalated into armed skirmish; over 50 dead and 150 injured on 28 April. 1 May Ceasefire. Tensions continue.