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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.
Latest episodes

Jul 12, 2022 • 6min
What's Up With Water — July 12, 2022
This week's episode of What's Up With Water covers how states in the American West are coping with a drying Colorado River and a nearly-completed water pipeline project in Israel to combat water scarcity.
Find a full transcript of this week's episode here: https://wp.me/p7hOyy-waT

Jun 28, 2022 • 8min
What's Up With Water — June 28, 2022
This week's episode of What's Up With Water covers water shortages in Mexico and Italy. Plus, Circle of Blue reports on the U.S. government's response to forever chemicals in drinking water.
Find a full transcript of this episode here: https://wp.me/p7hOyy-w6c

Jun 21, 2022 • 9min
What's Up With Water— June 21, 2022
This week's episode of What's Up With Water covers a win for environmentalists in Albania, a call for action on phosphorus management from the science community, and a recent decision to cut freshwater use at a major copper mine in Chile. Plus, Circle of Blue reports on the "mega-watersheds" of the American West.
Find a full transcript for this week's episode here: https://wp.me/p7hOyy-w4d

Jun 14, 2022 • 9min
What's Up With Water — June 14, 2022
This week's episode of What's Up With Water covers how Bolivia's gold rush is polluting rivers, a resurgence of nitrate pollution in Iowa, and the expansion of desalination in Egypt. Plus, Circle of Blue explores what happens if one of the most powerful hydroelectric dams in the United States stops generating power.
Find a full transcript to this episode here: https://wp.me/p7hOyy-w3i

Jun 7, 2022 • 5min
What's Up With Water — June 7, 2022
This week's episode of What's Up With Water covers an unusually warm month in France, famine in Somalia, and withering wheat crops in Iraq.
Find a full transcript of this episode: https://wp.me/p7hOyy-w2t

Jun 3, 2022 • 17min
Speaking Of Water - Erica Gies
Speaking Of Water - Erica Gies by Circle Of Blue

May 25, 2022 • 6min
In Michigan Rising Water Costs Hit Home
In Michigan Rising Water Costs Hit Home by Circle Of Blue

May 25, 2022 • 5min
Michigan Water Infrastructure & State Revolving Funds
Michigan Water Infrastructure & State Revolving Funds by Circle Of Blue

May 24, 2022 • 4min
What's Up With Water — May 24, 2022
This week's episode of What's Up With Water covers heatwaves in India, dam removal across Europe, and a groundwater conservation proposal in Arizona.
Find a full transcript of this episode here: https://wp.me/p7hOyy-w01

May 17, 2022 • 10min
What's Up WIth Water - May 17, 2022
This week' s episode of What's Up With Water covers water-related financial risks and a mandate to conserve water in California. Plus, Circle of Blue reports on Michigan's opportunity for renewal.
Find a full transcript for this episode here: https://wp.me/p7hOyy-vYx
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