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Covering the Devastation of Water, and Then Fire
Isabelle Taft, a reporting fellow for The New York Times, writes of the parallels and differences in covering hurricanes and wildfires.The New York Times - 4d -
Is there a foreign policy ‘Trump Doctrine’?
While Trump might consider withdrawing land forces from overseas bases, American naval and air forces are likely to be a different matter.The Hill - 4d -
Plughole-like dam creates mesmerising water display
The Monticello Dam spillway in California was turned on for the first time since 2019 due to high water levels.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Thames Water investigated over delayed environmental schemes
Ofwat says Thames Water’s customers had paid for essential works, adding to pressure on utilityFinancial Times - 6d -
Thames Water launches appeal for larger bill rise
The water company says the cap on what it can charge customers for the next five years is too low.BBC News - 4d -
The 5 hectic weeks that will define Thames Water’s future
Key dates are looming for the UK’s biggest water companyFinancial Times - 3d -
Time to put Thames Water out of its misery
The government should place the struggling utility into special administrationFinancial Times - 2d -
Treasury seeks clarity on cost of Thames Water renationalisation
Indebted utility faces crucial court judgment this week on emergency £3bn loanFinancial Times - 2d -
A Deep-Sea Fish of Nightmares Strays Into Shallow Waters
A scary-looking creature with “devil” in its name was spotted close to the surface off Tenerife, a Spanish island.The New York Times - 1d -
The water industry’s big problem? Toxic levels of complexity
Jon Cunliffe has his work cut out with review that will try to find a fix for problems decades in the makingFinancial Times - 49m -
Judge slams Ofwat and government for not attending Thames Water hearing
Court will decide whether to approve emergency £3bn loan for UK’s biggest water utilityFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
8 Best Water Leak Detectors (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.Wired - Feb. 8 -
Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'
Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase, politicians have extolled the “special relationship” between the United States and BritainABC News - Feb. 9 -
Dirty water and endless wars: why cholera outbreaks are on the rise again
The number of cases globally has surged since 2021, as war and the climate crisis pile pressure on vaccine supplies. Cholera, the scourge of the Victorian era, is staging a comeback fuelled by ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Two American tourists bitten by shark seconds after jumping in Bahamas water
A dream vacation in the Bahamas for two young American tourists turned into a nightmare when they jumped into the sparkling blue water hand-in-hand and mere minutes later were attacked by a shark.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water—and Keep It Out
Filters in water pitchers or under-sink systems capture dangerous chemicals, only for them to be returned to the environment. A researcher from North Carolina is pioneering a new system that could ...Wired - 6d -
Majority of Thames Water’s sewage plants unable to cope with demand
More than half of treatment sites do not have enough tanks or pipes to process volume of waste water, company data showsFinancial Times - 6d -
Thames Water appeals to competition regulator over cap on customer bills
Indebted utility says Ofwat’s limit on price rises by 2030 will not support investmentFinancial Times - 4d -
Thames Water £3bn rescue loan gets High Court approval
Bailout comes as funds inject £900mn in new equity into fellow utility Southern WaterFinancial Times - 20h -
Thames Water secures £3bn lifeline after court ruling
The UK's largest water and waste company was set to run out of money by the end of March.BBC News - 15h -
Upcoming California Super Bowls Confront Climate Risks
New Orleans’ Super Bowl has wrapped—the Philadelphia Eagles denied the Chiefs their third straight NFL title in a 40-22 win—and the NFL’s big game moves back out west, with the league’s next two ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
California city passes controversial homeless camping ban
The ordinance, which allows the city to fine those who help the homeless and makes it illegal for homeless people to camp on public property, was approved in a 6-1 vote after more than two hours of ...The Hill - 6d -
California Storm Will Bring Flooding to Areas Burned by Wildfires
In Southern California, the flooding could be life-threatening in areas burned by wildfires.The New York Times - 6d -
California’s Problem Now Isn’t Fire—It’s Rain
Torrential rain is expected this week in Los Angeles, which risks producing flash flooding and landslides in areas stripped of vegetation by the recent wildfires.Wired - 6d -
Atmospheric river threatens parts of California scorched by wildfires
An atmospheric river could bring mudslides to parts of California ravaged by massive wildfires. CBS News' Carter Evans is monitoring the weather, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest ...CBS News - 5d -
Mudslides and floods in California from atmospheric river
There are flooding concerns near San Francisco and mudslides are being reported in Santa Cruz, California. CBS News Los Angeles' Rick Montanez reports, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has more on ...CBS News - 5d -
Southern California evacuations ordered due to flooding
Evacuations have been ordered in parts of Southern California due to an intense rainstorm that has triggered serious flooding. CBS News national weather correspondent Rob Marciano has more.CBS News - 4d -
Atmospheric river brings mudslides, flooding to Southern California
Areas already devastated by January's California wildfires are now dealing with an atmospheric river, dropping rain and snow. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.CBS News - 4d -
California crews clean up flooding and mudslides
Crews in Southern California are busy trying to clean up from the powerful atmospheric river that created mud flows and shut down the Pacific Coast Highway. Andrew Kozac has the forecast and Elise ...CBS News - 3d -
California’s Push for Electric Trucks Sputters Under Trump
The state will no longer require some truckers to shift away from diesel semis but hopes that subsidies can keep dreams of pollution-free big rigs alive.The New York Times - 1d -
Mobulas, an Aquatic Wonder of the Gulf of California, Are Disappearing
Conservationists are determined to protect the magnificent rays of the Pacific—whether that’s tracking them with acoustic tags or flying drones, or through exposing the black market for their meat ...Wired - 17h -
Transgender Americans sue over Trump passport policy
Seven transgender or non-binary Americans sued the Trump administration Friday over its new policy preventing people from obtaining passports with sex designations that match their gender ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Pope criticizes Trump administration's immigration policies
Pope Francis criticized President Trump’s mass deportation plans in a letter urging compassion and the preservation of dignity for migrants in the U.S. The pope, in his letter, recognized “the ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
3 policy lessons from the DeepSeek panic
The DeepSeek chatbot launch has highlighted the need for policymakers to reconsider their approach to intellectual property rights, antitrust enforcement, and export controls in order to support ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump’s foreign policy creates unprecedented global challenges
The withdrawal of American leadership from Europe, embodied by Trump’s approach to Ukraine, has ramifications that will reverberate around the world.The Hill - 17h -
Radio host David Brancaccio reflects on losing his home in California wildfire
Southern Californians are working to recover from the devastating January wildfires. David Brancaccio, host of the economics news show "Marketplace Morning Report," was one of the thousands who ...CBS News - Feb. 7 -
‘It’s a gut punch’: how the California wildfires affected film and TV workers
Nearly 8,000 below-the-line Hollywood workers were in evacuation areas with over 300 losing their homes, a further blow to an industry already struggling. When Sandra French returned to her beloved ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
U.S. Marine from California among 4 killed in Philippines plane crash
Three defense contractors, who have not yet been identified, also died in the plane crash.CBS News - Feb. 9 -
A California Battery Plant Burned. Residents Have Gotten Sick, and Anxious.
Heavy metals detected in the soil have also created health implications for Monterey County’s agriculture industry, and the workers who pick the produce.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Teen rescued after falling into Northern California mine shaft
A 15-year-old boy was rescued from a Northern California mine shaft, officials said Monday.CBS News - Feb. 10
