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19 Apr 2021 Lilongwe

EIB Lends $35.7 Million USD To Malawi For Water Infrastructure

Projects in Balaka and Machinga districts, scheduled to commence in March 22 for completion by August 2023, will  help to relieve "pathetic" situation. Soft loan to be repaid over 20 years.

19 Apr 2021 PARIS, France

Veolia And Suez Settle Acrimonious Takeover Bid

Peace has been declared in a French water battle that saw two of its leading players at loggerheads for more than six months. The proposed merger agreement will create a group with annual revenues of €37 billion. The new Suez will be a standalone entity with revenues of around €7 billion.

16 Apr 2021 TOKYO, Japan

Plan To Release Water From Fukushima Sparks Outrage

The Fukushima nuclear plant is running out of space to store radioactive water following its destruction in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Plans by owners TEPCO to begin discharging the "treated" water into the Pacific Ocean have been met with dismay by some but cautiously welcomed by others.

16 Apr 2021 Chennai, India

Climate Change Action Required To Prevent "Chaotic" Monsoons In India

New research predicts that Indian monsoons will become stronger and more chaotic without collective climate action from policy makers across the globe. Scientists warn that increased rainfall in the region will be detrimental to India's agricultural industry and the economy.

15 Apr 2021 BALTIMORE, 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.

14 Apr 2021 Mogadishu

Call For Aid As Somalia Faces Severe Drought

Somalia teeters on the brink of another humanitarian disaster as the country continues to struggle with drought, devastating locusts and the effects of COVID-19.

"If the rains don’t come, I don’t know how people and livestock will survive."

14 Apr 2021 CAPE TOWN

South Africa To Miss Water Sustainable Development Goal?

Poor economic growth, a water deficit, poor monitoring and data collection, increasing pollution and water stress worsened by climate change contribute.

14 Apr 2021 TEHRAN

Iran: Water, Electricity Projects Worth $122.5 Million USD

Major investments in water and power infrastructure in the Islamic Republic. Three provinces will benefit.

14 Apr 2021 HYDERABAD

Telangana Animals Flock To Forest "Saucer Pits"

Saucer pits dug and filled with water to keep wild animals hydrated and away from human population

14 Apr 2021 ANKARA

Did Turkey Cut Off Water Supply To China Embassy?

Diplomatic and media bickering regarding what happened in Ankara. Xinjiang-related issues related?

13 Apr 2021 VIENTIANE, Laos

Mekong River: Chinese Dam Releases Threaten Downstream Ecosystems, Livelihoods

Unexpected changes in river levels and the clarity of the water have raised concerns about nesting fish and birds. Pattern of "unnatural" fluctuation observed.

13 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.