Water crisis articles
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This majority-Black city has a water crisis that privatization won't fix
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In the summer of 2022, heavy rainfall damaged a water treatment plant in the city of Jackson, Mississippi, precipitating a high-profile public health crisis. The Republican Governor Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency, as thousands of residents were told to boil […]
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Colombian Animal Sanctuary Needs Help Amidst Water Crisis
Near Bogota, Colombia, is the Namigni Animal Sanctuary, a refuge for nearly 400 rescued animals, and it's facing a crisis.
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As the climate crisis hits, here's how Singapore's national water agency is pivoting
Continual investments in technology and research, innovative infrastructure design and circular economy principles can help Singapore achieve water security in the context of climate change, says Ridzuan Ismail with Singapore’s national water agency, PUB.