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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.
30 Apr 2022 NEW YORK NY
Less Water For Cities. Globally.
São Paulo. Cape Town. Now Santiago and Los Angeles. Cities around the world are being forced to live with less water, as global warming melts glaciers, diminishes snow packs and exacerbates decades of water mismanagement. Not just less water for now. Maybe less water forever. Los Angeles and many of its suburbs will soon restrict outdoor watering to once a week — and if that doesn’t work, ban outdoor watering altogether...
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 ROCHESTER NY
Fracking Linked To Water Pollution, Infant Ill-health
The new study indicates that fracking-related chemicals are making their way into groundwater that feeds municipal water systems. The potential for contamination is greatest during the pre-production period when a new well is established.
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.
12 Apr 2022 ISLAMABAD
USAID Invests In WASH Infrastructure In Pakistan
A new USAID-United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) will build infrastructure to provide clean drinking water in districts of Tank (KP) and Umerkot (Sindh).
29 Mar 2022 PHILADELPHIA PA
The Link Between Well Water And Juvenile Delinquency
Research from Penn and other universities found that, compared to children with municipal water, those relying on private wells in the U.S. had a 21% higher risk of being reported for any delinquency and a 38% increased risk of being reported for serious delinquency after age 14.
29 Mar 2022 DUBAI
Dubai Offers Shares In DEWA IPO
Dubai is following through on announcement to offer shares in 10 state-owned businesses. Listing considered one of largest ever in region.
28 Feb 2022 WASHINGTON DC
AIM For Climate Doubles Fundraising Target
Partners urged to double efforts in a joint international action and investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation. Target set for November 2022.
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
24 Feb 2022 NEW YORK NY
Morgan Stanley Examines The Water Crisis
Investment firm turns its attention to water; analysts view it as potentially the most complex and costly sustainability issue