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Circle Of Blue
Founded in 2000 by leading journalists and scientists, Circle of Blue provides relevant, reliable, and actionable on-the-ground information about the world’s resource crises.
With an intense focus on water and its relationships to food, energy, and health, Circle of Blue has created a breakthrough model of front-line reporting, data collection, design, and convening that has evolved with the world’s need to spur new methodology in science, collaboration, innovation, and response. To document emerging and recognized crises, Circle of Blue collaborates with leading scientists and data experts. Through its partnerships, Circle of Blue then dispatches top journalists to map and define the region where the change is occurring. Making connections from localized occurrences to global trends, Circle of Blue publishes these reports online — free of charge — to inform academics, governments, and the general public, catalyzing participation across disciplines, regions, and cultures.
With an intense focus on water and its relationships to food, energy, and health, Circle of Blue has created a breakthrough model of front-line reporting, data collection, design, and convening that has evolved with the world’s need to spur new methodology in science, collaboration, innovation, and response. To document emerging and recognized crises, Circle of Blue collaborates with leading scientists and data experts. Through its partnerships, Circle of Blue then dispatches top journalists to map and define the region where the change is occurring. Making connections from localized occurrences to global trends, Circle of Blue publishes these reports online — free of charge — to inform academics, governments, and the general public, catalyzing participation across disciplines, regions, and cultures.
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Apr 11, 2021 • 9min
What's Up With Water - April 12, 2021
Your "need to know" news of the world's water from Circle of Blue. This week: drought in Taiwan, dry conditions in California, and PFAS lawsuits. Plus and exclusive CoB feature on federal study of PFAS exposure and viral illness.

Apr 5, 2021 • 7min
In Broad Strokes, Biden Infrastructure Plan Sketches a Future for Federal Water Spending
The Biden administration’s historic pitch to remove all lead drinking water pipes is part of a $111 billion proposal for water systems.

Apr 5, 2021 • 11min
What's Up With Water - April 5, 2021
Your "need to know" news of the world's water from Circle of Blue. This week: An election in Greenland could affect mining; groundwater as a factor in ocean pollution; and a massive restoration project in Louisiana. Plus a CoB exclusive feature on President Biden’s infrastructure plan and what’s in it for water.

Apr 1, 2021 • 14min
Michigan’s Rural Water Systems Confront Generations of Inadequate Investment
A critical juncture is reached for providing water to state’s rural communities

Mar 29, 2021 • 16min
What's Up With Water - March 29, 2021
In Albania, a campaign to stop hydropower development on the Vjosa River has received international attention.
In South Asia last week, India and Pakistan met for the first time in over two years in an effort to resolve issues under the Indus Waters Treaty.
This week, Circle of Blue reports on a critical juncture for Michigan’s rural water systems, which now must reckon with decades of underinvestment in infrastructure.

Mar 22, 2021 • 11min
Indigenous Treaty Rights In Michigan
Indigenous Treaty Rights In Michigan by Circle Of Blue

Mar 22, 2021 • 15min
What's Up With Water - March 22, 2021
Your "need to know" news of the world's water from Circle of Blue. This week: the end of Jackson, MS boil-water advisory, research on the links between rivers and groundwater, and California regulators developing the world's first guidelines for microplastics in drinking water. Plus a CoB exclusive feature on Line 5 and treaty rights.

Mar 15, 2021 • 7min
Slow Progress Toward Sustainable Development Goals For Water
This is an excerpt of the March 15, 2021 episode of What's Up With Water.
National governments are not on track to meet the ambitious, globally recognized goals for universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation by 2030. Nor are they sufficiently shepherding their rivers, lakes, and aquifers through an era of climate change, water stress, and population growth. That’s according to a United Nations water agency report assessing progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6, a global benchmark on water management and delivery.

Mar 15, 2021 • 11min
What's Up With Water - March 15, 2021
Your "need to know" news of the world's water from Circle of Blue. Stories this week on Flint water settlement, Louisiana groundwater, and low reservoirs in South Africa. Plus a CoB exclusive feature on Sustainable Development Goals for water.

Mar 8, 2021 • 11min
Ready or Not. Water Could Make Michigan a Climate Refuge.
Ready or Not. Water Could Make Michigan a Climate Refuge. by Circle Of Blue