Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpass 1,000, with over 800,000 displaced people in Ituri province facing critical water access limitations. Funding cuts, particularly from the US and UK, have hampered prevention efforts, increasing transmission risks in overcrowded camps.
Pakistan's defense minister warned of war over water security as India signals intent to terminate the Indus Water Treaty, potentially cutting off water flow to Pakistan. The treaty governs shared river basin access, crucial for Pakistan's agriculture and hydroelectric power.
Shire councils in Western Australia's Midwest region are worried about Karara Mining Limited's proposed 15-year extension and its impact on local groundwater, particularly the Parmelia aquifer, a vital potable water source.
Mingenew Shire in Western Australia has asked the EPA to pause Karara Mining's 15-year extension assessment, citing concerns over access to the Parmelia aquifer, a vital potable water source for local communities.
