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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 […]
Read more »Historic Water Rights Settlements Yet To Deliver Lifeline To Navajo Nation
December 16th, 2024
Via Navajo Times, commentary on how the U.S. historic water rights settlements has yet to deliver a lifeline to the Navajo Nation: At the Colorado River Water Users Association conference last week in Las Vegas, Nevada, representatives from the 25th Navajo Nation Council, the Navajo Nation Department of Justice, the Office of the President and […]
Read more »Water Security: Key Part of Israel’s Strategy for Regional Security
December 14th, 2024
With all the unrest and change in Syria, it is important to recognize that Israel’s occupation of the Golan Heights is also critical for the country’s water security. Rainwater draining from the Golan is a crucial water source for Israel’s largest freshwater reservoir, the Sea of Galilee.
Read more »Cambodia’s Giant Lake Shrinks As Climate Change, Mekong Dams Cut Fish Supply
December 14th, 2024
Via Nikkei Asia, a look at how Cambodia’s Tonle Sap communities count cost of hydropower drive clashing with food security needs: The pier of Kampong Chhnang, a fishing community north of Phnom Penh, was alive at 7 a.m. with the rhythm of knives hitting chopping boards. Dozens of women sat on the ground, slicing flesh […]
Read more »Uncovered: How Drought Insurance Can Leave Millions Without Food
December 13th, 2024
Via Bloomberg, an article on African countries which are buying parametric coverage to help with disaster recovery. But it doesn’t always pay out — and it’s no substitute for climate compensation from the rich world. The villagers of Chilimani are hardened gamblers, praying that annual rain will bring life to scrubby fields and provide enough […]
Read more »Pipe Dreams: Colorado’s Plans To Use More Water From The Colorado River
December 13th, 2024
Via Aspen Journalism, a report on Colorado’s big dreams to use more water from the Colorado River. But will planned reservoirs ever be built? Nearly two hours east of Grand Junction on a remote dirt road on the Grand Mesa is a nondescript, shallow, sage-brush-covered valley where two creeks meet. The site, at 8,200 feet in […]
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