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The Rivers Run Dry and the Lights Go Out: A Warming Nation’s Doom Loop
January 1st, 2025
Courtesy of the New York Times, a report on how an extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis: Just a decade ago, the small, resource-rich nation of Ecuador was embarking on a bold transition […]
Read more »Spain’s Stressful Water Problem
December 27th, 2024
Via Eurasia Review, a report on Spain’s water stress: – Analysis December 27, 2024 0 Comments By Elcano Royal Institute By William Chislett The flash flooding that hit the region of Valencia last month, killing 239 people, would seem to suggest Spain does not have a problem of lack of water. In some places, more rain fell […]
Read more »The Thirsty Dragon: China Pushes Ahead with Huge – and Controversial – Dam in Tibet
December 26th, 2024
Via the Washington Post, a report that Beijing has approved plans to dam a gorge in the Himalayas that is three times as deep as the Grand Canyon, despite concerns about the impact on Tibet and India: Chinese authorities are pressing ahead with plans to build a series of enormous hydropower dams across a gorge […]
Read more »A Historic Partnership For Water Security In Desert Communities
December 22nd, 2024
Via the Desert Sun, a report on a historic partnership for water security in desert communities: For many sovereign tribal nations who call the desert home, water insecurity is a reality that shapes everyday life. For too long, the needs of tribal communities across the country have been overlooked in critical decisions regarding vital water resources, […]
Read more »Arizona Explores Importing Billions of Gallons of Water
December 19th, 2024
Via Arizona Family, a report on the state’s plans to potentially import billions of gallons of water to grow supply: As the Phoenix area grows, so does the need for more secure water sources and that’s why Arizona is exploring options to import billions of gallons of water from out of state. The Colorado River is […]
Read more »River Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation
December 18th, 2024
For folks interested in Tribal water rights, check out this recently released podcast series, which recounts the history and ongoing efforts of the Navajo Nation to secure water rights and to ensure access to clean water for all the Nation’s citizens (many of whom still lack access to clean, running water today). Hosted by Dine […]
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