Results for: Water Resilience

In the wake of increasing water pollution, droughts, and floods, experts will gather at the European Union’s Green Week event in Brussels to discuss the urgent need for water resilience. Hosted by Euronews science correspondent Jeremy Wilks, the debate will delve into critical issues including water quality, tensions between various water users, innovative solutions, and the role of nature and business in safeguarding our water resources. The expert panel will address the challenges and opportunities in shaping a sustainable water future, seeking to inspire collective action and drive policy change.

Californians voted for Proposition 1 in 2014 to invest in climate-resilient water projects. However, the Sites Reservoir Project, which is set to receive $900 million in public funding, would primarily benefit wealthy farmers, increase water rates for low-income households, and cause significant environmental damage to fish, water quality, and the climate. Multiple organizations are suing to stop the project, and the State Water Board should redirect the bond funds to more cost-effective and environmentally friendly projects.