Vatten

Colombia's Ituango hydroelectric plant recorded the lowest discharge of the recent period at 15.93 GWh but completed 35 consecutive days of spillovers due to climatic contingency and water volatility. The reservoir reached 98.8% fill level, while Chuza dropped to a critical low of 30.0% and Muña recovered to 46.6%.

22 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

On World Water Day 2026, themed 'Water and Gender', responsible water management emerges as a global challenge. In Colombia's Huila department, firms like Industria de Harinas Cárnicas del Huila S.A.S. (IHCH) adopt reuse and recirculation practices amid water-rich pressures.

The Chaleur humaine podcast team examines what mayors can do amid the climate challenge, starting with water protection. This four-part series addresses questions from the public at recent festivals. Hydrologist Charlène Descollonges provides expertise on the topic.

4 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Arizona står inför svåra vattenbrister på grund av den uttorkande Coloradofloden och minskande akviferer, men teknikföretag fortsätter att bygga datacenter och chipfabriker. Anläggningar från Microsoft, Meta och TSMC har expanderat snabbt, vilket väckt oro kring vattenanvändningen. Aktuella data visar dock att deras påverkan på delstatens vattenförsörjning fortfarande är begränsad.

The Kenyan government has announced plans to start building six mega dams this year as part of President William Ruto's pledge to construct 50 large dams nationwide. These projects aim to expand irrigation and bolster food security, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas. The counties of Turkana, Baringo, Embu, Isiolo, Kitui, Tharaka Nithi, Tana River, and Kilifi stand to benefit.

26 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Four governors from Kenya's coastal region faced scrutiny from a Senate committee over allegations of financial mismanagement, corruption, and legal violations in the water and health sectors. Billions in public funds have been misused or lost without proper documentation. Residents suffer from poverty and poor services.