World Water Day
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U.S. Water Risks: It’s Not Only About Flint
By and large, Americans are blessed with clean, safe, plentiful and mostly free drinking water sources. The Flint, Michigan contaminated drinking water scandal was a wakeup call for many that drinking water sources we depend upon may not be as reliable, stable, or even as affordable as we think. Continue reading
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World Water Day: Wednesday, March 22, 2017–Jenner & Block Announces Special Water Series
World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about taking action to tackle the water crisis. Today, there are over 663 million people living without a safe water supply close to home, spending countless hours queuing or trekking to distant sources, and coping with the health impacts of using contaminated water. Continue reading
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Two New York Times Op-Ed Pieces Highlight Domestic Water Challenges and Solutions
Two recent New York Times op-ed contributors shed light on the magnitude of the challenges that we face domestically with respect to water, its infrastructure, and our ability to measure it, and offer possible policy prescriptions. Continue reading
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World Water Day 2016—Water and Jobs
Today is World Water Day, and consistent with this year’s theme of “Water and Jobs,” this blog focuses on the impact of water shortages on jobs globally. Continue reading
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Better Water, Better Jobs
Alex Wheeler, writing for the International Business Times, provides a good explanation of the connection between better water and better jobs. Continue reading
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Week-Long Blog Series for World Water Day
In recognition of World Water Day, The Corporate Environmental Lawyer blog will feature a series of blogs next week focused on water-related issues and developments. Please follow our blog to learn more about these important issues. Continue reading