The Canadian Press
An executive order he signed Wednesday calls for an immediate end to water conservation standards that restrict the number of gallons per minute that flow through showerheads and other appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and toilets. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Governance.
CBC
Daily water supply down to 3-5 litres per person, far below WHO’s 15-litre minimum standard. Click here to read the story.
EuroNews Green
La Niña, the natural cooling flip side of the better-known and warmer El Niño climate phenomenon, has dwindled away after just three months. The La Niña that appeared in January, months later than forecast, was a weak one, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Thursday. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Climate and Severe Weather.
CTV News
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened Mexico with sanctions and tariffs in a dispute over an 81-year-old water treaty that outlines water sharing between the two countries through a network of interconnected dams and reservoirs. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Governance.
Yale Environment 360
Indigenous communities that rely on the natural flow of the Xingu River have long fought the Belo Monte dam in Brazil. With the dam now up for relicensing, they are urging the government to allow more water to flow, which would help revive the river and their way of life. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Infrastructure.
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