The Stream, March 11, 2025: Beavers Run Wild in England Again; Tribe Fights Potassium Mine in Brazilian Amazon

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In an effort to revive England’s freshwater ecosystems, it will soon be legal — for the first time in centuries — to release beavers into the nation’s waters.

The Stream, March 6, 2025: Clean Water Act Weakened Again by U.S. Supreme Court; Running Dry, El Paso Turns Wastewater Into Drinking Water

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In a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the EPA’s ability to limit sewage discharge by wastewater permit holders.

The Stream, March 4, 2025: Gaza’s Waste Piles Up, Polluting Its Waters; Wildfires Hit Japan After Historically Dry February

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Without any operating landfills, the accumulation of waste in Gaza is wreaking havoc on freshwater sources and human health.

The Stream, February 25, 2025: After Record Wildfires, Ash Sullies Bolivia’s Waters; Cholera Outbreak in Sudan Kills Dozens

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Last year’s record-breaking wildfire season in Bolivia is having lasting effects on water supplies, health, and farming industries.

Republican Attack on Science Targets Water Research that Benefits All

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National Science Foundation grants have been reviewed for ideological influence.

The Stream, February 20, 2025: Trump Orders Test Great Lakes Collaboration; Indian Religious Gathering Prompts Water Quality Concerns

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In India, leaders at the world’s largest religious gathering are promoting water and environmental sustainability.

The Stream, February 18, 2025: Deadly Flooding Comes to Kentucky Again; Sydney’s Big Wastewater Treatment Investment

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Devastating flooding in Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, and West Virginia has killed 13 people as heavy rainfall continues to force rescues, evacuations, and road closures.

The Stream, February 13, 2025: Green Ring Around Burkina Faso’s Capital; Environmental Losses in Gaza Are Devastating

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Growers in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, are combating extreme heat and food insecurity by maintaining a greenbelt around the capital.

What We’re Reading – February

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February 12, 2025  In parts of the United States, there’s…

Have You Seen This Fish Thief?

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A new film spotlights the sea lamprey, also known as "Dracula of the Lakes," a species which pushed Great Lakes fisheries to the brink in the 20th century.

The Stream, February 6, 2025: Most of EU’s Surface Waters Are Polluted; Niger Delta Oil Production Could Restart

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A majority of surface water bodies in the European Union are in poor ecological condition, according to a new report from the European Commission.

PERSPECTIVE | Freshwater Crises Rise on World Economic Forum Agenda

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Program highlights high costs of inaction.