Water Fight Erupts on U.S.-Mexico Border Amid Historic Drought
As drought worsens, Mexico drains reservoirs to honor treaty deliveries to Texas, sparking a battle over scarce water on the U.S.-Mexico border. Who gets their fair share?
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Tariff Showdown: Texas Demands Water from Mexico Amid Drought
Amid Mexico’s three-year drought, the United States threatens additional tariffs to force water deliveries to Texas, highlighting growing tensions in trade and resource politics.
Gaza Crisis: Water & Food Shortages Amid Aid Blockade
Residents in Gaza struggle daily as an aid blockade limits access to water and food, with UNICEF warning of critical shortages.
Barbados Pioneers World’s First Debt Swap for Climate Resilience
Barbados has made history with the world’s first debt-for-climate-resilience swap, converting national debt into vital climate and water infrastructure projects.
Global Water Shortage Could Halve Food Production by 2050, Report Warns
A new report warns that a global water shortage could halve the world’s food production by 2050, urging immediate action to prevent economic and human crises.
Europe’s Waters in Peril: EEA Warns Only 37% of Surface Waters are Healthy
Europe’s water security is at risk as pollution, habitat degradation, and climate change reduce the health of surface waters, according to the European Environment Agency.
Global River Flows Reach Historic Lows in 2023, UN Warns
In 2023, global river flows hit unprecedented lows due to record heat, threatening water supplies as demand continues to rise, according to a UN weather agency report.
UN Warns of Escalating Water Crisis Amid Climate Turbulence
The UN’s WMO warns that climate change is making the global water cycle more unpredictable, leading to severe floods and droughts worldwide.
Thousands Still Thirsty a Week After Hurricane Helene Hits Asheville
A week after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, thousands in Asheville remain without clean drinking water, relying on tanker trucks for essentials.
Central and Northern China Grapples with Intense Drought and Record Temperatures
Central and northern China face a severe drought and record high temperatures, impacting agriculture and prompting emergency water measures.
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