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How Can You Stop Batteries From Catching Fire? Perhaps by Adding Some Water
Governments and investors are pouring money into the search for batteries that are difficult, or impossible, to set on fire.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Ian Botham saved from crocodile-infested waters by Ashes rival Merv Hughes
Former England cricketer was on fishing trip in Australia ‘At the end of the day Crocodile Beefy survived,’ he jokes Ian Botham, the former England cricketer, has survived a fall into ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Mexico and US reach agreement to address Mexico's habit of falling behind in water-sharing payments
Mexico and the United States have reached an agreement they hope will address Mexico’s habit of falling behind in water-sharing payments in the Rio Bravo watershed, also known as the Rio GrandeWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
Ian Botham saved by Ashes rival from crocodile infested waters after fishing mishap
England cricketing great Ian Botham was saved by his former Ashes rival Merv Hughes after a fall into crocodile-infested waters while on a fishing trip in northern AustraliaSports - ABC News - November 10 -
Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut
The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
‘There are days when the school closes because children don’t have water to drink’ – This is climate breakdown
Until the 1960s it rained a lot. We ate wild game, fish, there were plenty of rivers, but since then they’ve been drying up. This is José’s story. Location São João das Missões, Brazil. ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Florida city votes to remove fluoride from drinking water, citing RFK Jr.'s comments as one of the reasons
A Florida city voted this week to remove fluoride from its drinking water, with one city commissioner citing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s past comments on the matter as one of the reasons. The city ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Southern China suspends ferry services as storm brings winds, high waters to coastal regions
Parts of coastal southern China have suspended ferry services as a major storm passes into the South China Sea, bringing high winds and heavy waves to much of the regionWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
At UN climate talks, "sewage" beer from Singapore highlights water scarcity and innovations
The Singapore pavilion at the United Nations climate talks offers attendees free beer with an ingredient that's surprising to many — treated wastewaterWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Fights over fluoride in drinking water are cropping up as political pressure mounts and scientists assess possible risks
Fights over fluoride in drinking water are cropping up as political pressure mounts and scientists assess possible risksHealth - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Chemical identified in drinking water likely to be in many homes and could be toxic, study finds
A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found. Scientists think it might be toxic but do not yet know.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
‘It’s not drought - it’s looting’: the Spanish villages where people are forced to buy back their own drinking water
Spain is increasingly either parched or flooded – and one group is profiting from these extremes: the water-grabbing multinational companies forcing angry citizens to pay for it in bottles. After ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
The moment I knew: a huge water balloon hurtled towards me – and he jumped in front of it
In her first year of university Chantelle Van Niekerk didn’t want a relationship. But then she met Rico, her intellectual and emotional equal. Find more stories from The moment I knew series ...World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago -
BYU cheer coach says she lost consciousness after getting hit in head by flying water bottle at end of Cougars' win over Utah
BYU beat Utah 22-21 on a late field goal following a controversial fourth-down penalty on the Utes.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12