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Human Rights Watch says Israel's restriction of water supply in Gaza amounts to acts of genocide
Human Rights Watch has accused Israel of causing the deaths of thousands of Palestinians by systematically restricting and targeting Gaza’s water supply in a campaign that amounted to “acts of ...ABC News - 14m -
England’s water wars hose just about everybody
Public trust in the sector is at the lowest levels since surveys began 13 years agoFinancial Times - 3h -
Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year
The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.BBC News - 3h -
How much will my water bill rise by?
Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by.BBC News - 5h -
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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of acts of genocide in Gaza over water access
Israel rejects as a lie the rights group's claim that it is blocking access to water critical for survival.BBC News - 4h -
Israeli curbs on Gaza water supplies are ‘acts of genocide’, rights agency says
Human Rights Watch alleges attacks on infrastructure and repair workers contribute to thousands of deathsFinancial Times - 8h -
Israel accused of act of genocide over restriction of Gaza water supply
Human Rights Watch says Israeli forces have acted deliberately to cut availability of clean water. Israel’s restriction of Gaza’s water supply to levels below minimum needs amounts to an act of ...The Guardian - 13h -
Why is there new hope for a ceasefire in Gaza?
There is fresh optimism in the Middle East that a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war is closer than ever. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports. Then, Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director ...CBS News - 18h -
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Water customers in England in line for higher compensation payouts
Issues like supply outages or sewer flooding will trigger bigger automatic payments by utilities, say ministersFinancial Times - 2d -
Why the UK plans to water down electric vehicle rules
With carmakers criticising sales quotas, ministers intend to boost funding for chargers to tackle sluggish demandFinancial Times - 4d -
At least five dead as migrant boat capsizes in Greek waters
Coastguard reports rescue of 39 survivors from boat that set out from Libya, but hopes fade for other passengers. A mammoth rescue operation was launched in Greece on Saturday to locate dozens of ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘The water war’: how drought threatens survival of Sicily’s towns
Amid Italian island’s worst drought, towns such as Troina are fighting for survival as supplies run dry and tensions rise. An ancient Sicilian proverb goes like this: “When water to two fountains ...The Guardian - 6d -
Reform UK calls for Thames Water to be renationalised
Populist party’s deputy leader says heavily indebted utility should ‘be put out of its misery’Financial Times - 6d -
Scientists find 'forever chemical' byproduct in mineral water across Europe
An extremely persistent and highly mobile "forever chemical" byproduct is contaminating many mineral water brands sold across Europe, researchers have found. Evaluating the contents of 19 brands ...The Hill - 6d -
Avatar: The Way Of Water Lego Sets Are Up To 55% Off Today Only
Lego Avatar: The Way of Water - Metkayina Reef Home (528 pieces) $42.59 (was ...GameSpot - Dec. 12 -
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‘Forever chemical’ found in mineral water from several European countries
Contamination thought to stem from the heavy application of pesticides containing TFA, a type of PFAS. Mineral water from several European nations has been found for the first time to be ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
Taiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and disrupting international ...ABC News - Dec. 11 -
A Northern Gaza Hospital Lacks Food and Water for Patients, Officials Say
The health ministry in Gaza said dozens of patients are at risk of death because the Indonesian Hospital does not have enough water and food to keep them alive.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Johnson pours cold water on KOSA push
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cautioned Republicans against rushing to pass a bill to protect kids and teens online on Tuesday as the GOP prepares to take control of the White House and ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Thames Water is nearing a market-led solution — but at what cost?
Ministers and the regulator might be close to victory in this first round of chickenFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Thames Water boss says break-up would be a distraction
Chief executive Chris Weston says utility focused on raising debt and equity to help avert cash crunchFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Thames Water boss defends exec bonuses as sewage spills soar
The company saw a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of the year as its debts continued to swell.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Major water company uses accounting trick to inflate balance sheet by £1.68bn
A substantial Severn Trent Water investment is based on IOU notes - BBC Panorama finds.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Ofwat paid consultants that also worked for water groups
Embattled regulator for England and Wales faces accusation over conflict of interestFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Athens Revives Hadrian’s Aqueduct to Help With Water Crunch
Hadrian’s Aqueduct supplied water to Greece’s capital for centuries but was then largely abandoned. It’s being revived to ease water scarcity amid global warming.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Bidders line up for struggling Thames Water
The water firm has received multiple bids as it faces running out of money next year.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
For Opponents Hiding from Venezuelan Government, No Food, Water or Power
Six leading opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Thames Water receives bid from Covalis and France’s Suez
UK investor is teaming up with French group as part of a bid for control of troubled utilityFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Amnesty: Israel committing genocide in Gaza
Human rights group Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza amid its ongoing war against Hamas in the region. In a report released Wednesday, the organization listed ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset
PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for governmentFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
U.S. slams China for hitting Philippine vessels with water cannons
China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
California cuts back on water deliveries, anticipating dry year ahead
California's cities may only receive about 5 percent of the water deliveries they have requested this year, with dry and warm conditions expected to persist through the winter, state officials ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Thames Water creditors veto use of £3bn loan to pay fines
Troubled utility faces fines of £400mn by March 2027 as it tries to avoid renationalisationFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
WATCH: Alligator drags catch through water
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were stunned to see an alligator swimming with its catch — a Burmese python so large it stunned the tour guides.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
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Who takes charge when Thames Water has no shareholders?
Not literally, but effectivelyFinancial Times - Nov. 26
