Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal's water supply
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'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.1 hour ago -
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Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal's water supply
The Panama Canal Authority is reaching out to communities that could be impacted if the Indio River is dammed to make a new reservoir ensuring the water supply needed to operate the Panama Canal8 hours ago -
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Business - Financial Times
Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England
Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investmentYesterday -
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How cities are breathing new life into their urban rivers
Of the 3.5 million miles of rivers in the U.S., 50% are too polluted for fishing, boating or swimming, according to American Rivers.Yesterday -
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How American cities are rethinking their urban rivers
More Americans are living in cities than ever before. By 2050, nearly 90% of Americans are expected to live in metropolitan areas. This shift means rethinking how urban spaces are used to support a ...Yesterday -
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India’s start-ups look to villages to drive next leg of growth
Indian start-ups are shifting their focus to rural consumers, hoping to tap into a new wave of growth.Yesterday -
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BHP accused of ‘doggedly trying to avoid’ responsibility for Brazil dam disaster
Largest group lawsuit in English legal history over 2015 dam collapse that killed 19 people opens at high court in London. The Anglo-Australian mining company BHP has been accused of “cynically and ...Yesterday -
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What is okra water and is it good for your health?
In the world of infused water trends, okra water is having a moment, and here’s what you need to know about it. In the wellness world, it seems there’s always a new infused water promising to make ...Yesterday -
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'Nothing can bring a life back': Brazil dam collapse survivors speak as UK trial begins
A lawsuit against mining company BHP starts in London on Monday over the 2015 dam collapse.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
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River search after teenage boys found 'unwell'
Emergency services are searching the River Freshney in Grimsby.3 days ago -
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How BHP is facing a record London lawsuit over a Brazilian dam disaster
Australian miner is fighting a multi-billion-pound claim brought by about 620,000 alleged victims3 days ago -
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Despite signals the U.S. economy is strong, voters are wary
Wall Street has seen six straight weeks of gains and with unemployment near a 50-year low, there are signs the economy is strong. However, the cost of everyday essentials is still a top-of-mind ...3 days ago -
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Welsh village becomes UK area where everyone has ultrafast broadband
Before the changes, one resident said it was quicker to send a postcard than message.4 days ago - United Kingdom -
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El Salvador commits savings from creative debt refinancing to river conservation
One of Central America’s longest rivers will be the primary beneficiary of El Salvador’s deal to refinance $1 billion of debt with support from the United States government, in the latest example ...4 days ago -
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Israel Destroys Nearly All of a Lebanese Village, Photos and Videos Show
About two dozen buildings were demolished in the village, which The Times identified as Mhaibib, just over a mile from Israel’s northern border.4 days ago - Israel -
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The 6 best water filter pitchers and dispensers
Filter out contaminants, chemicals and more with these expert-recommended water filter pitchers and dispensers, including picks from ZeroWater, Brita, PUR and more.4 days ago -
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DeSantis suspends election deadlines to ensure flexibility after hurricanes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has suspended some election deadlines and rules in Florida to ensure flexibility for voters and election workers in areas affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. In ...4 days ago -
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North Carolina officials take ‘emergency’ steps to ensure early voting amid recovery from Helene
Early voting is underway in the key battleground state of North Carolina. NBC News Correspondent Antonia Hylton joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how state officials are helping administer the ...5 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Trump Keeps Promising New Tax Cuts. Other Republicans Are Wary.
Former President Donald J. Trump’s costly tax agenda undermines the changes he signed into law in 2017. Some Republicans are wary.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Has sewage been released in rivers and the sea near you?
Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but the amount spilled has doubled in England.6 days ago -
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World - The New York Times
Water Crises Threaten the World’s Food Supply, Studies Show
Food production is concentrated in too few countries, many of which face water shortages, the researchers said.6 days ago -
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Texas county adopts policy to ensure unclaimed bodies are treated with dignity
Tarrant County will now cremate or bury unclaimed bodies rather than sending them to the University of North Texas Health Science Center for education and research.October 16 -
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum pitches certainty to wary US investors
New president tries to reassure business leaders ahead of American election and possible review of free trade pactOctober 15 -
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Israel races to supply anti-missile shield
Intense war demands have left the IDF relying on the US to fill gaps in air defencesOctober 15 - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Ex-staffer backing Harris to ensure Trump 'never steps foot in Oval Office again'
Sarah Matthews, an ex-spokesperson for former President Trump, said Monday that she is backing Vice President Harris to ensure that the former president “never steps foot in the Oval Office again. ...October 15 - Donald Trump -
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Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes
Russia says it has captured the village of Levadne in southern Ukraine as it probes for weaknesses along the war’s roughly 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line before winter arrivesOctober 14 - Ukraine -
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Israel widens Lebanon campaign with air strike on northern village
Attack on Christian-majority area follows targeting of Israeli army base by HizbollahOctober 14 - Israel -
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Train operator killed after NJ Transit River Line crash in Burlington County
A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.October 14 -