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Climate-driven impacts on water in US West will raise the cost of grid decarbonization: Study
The western U.S.'s plans to decarbonize electricity grids by 2050 may be much more expensive than anticipated, as such targets fail to account for the effects of climate change on water resources, ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
2 dead in Washington state as bomb cyclone hammers West Coast
Two people were killed by falling trees in Washington state as a powerful storm hits the Pacific Northwest.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
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Trump wins West Virginia
Former President Trump is projected to win West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Republican presidential nominee easily carried the Mountain State and will pick up its four Electoral ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'
Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Best 5 Soda Makers for Sparkling Water (2024)
These are the best bubblers we've found for fresh carbonation at a moment's notice.Tech - Wired - November 2 -
Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution
Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Explained: what is fluoride, is it safe, and why does RFK Jr want Trump to remove it from drinking water?
Robert F Kennedy Jr, a potentially influential figure if Trump wins the US election, has called fluoride an ‘industrial waste’. Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises
A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area
The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Water watchdog boss claimed £170 Mulberry wallet on expenses
Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
How Thames Water became a battleground for hedge funds
Rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utilityBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
I lost my six year old son when flash floods inundated Nova Scotia - This is climate breakdown
Before the floods, I was always with my boys. Always. This is Tera’s story. Location Martock, Canada. Disaster Nova Scotia floods, 2023. Tera works with people who have physical and mental ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Thames Water wins bondholder approval for £3bn emergency loan
Three-quarters of top ranking lenders approve expensive plan to avert cash crunchBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Should America rethink the use of Fluoride in drinking water?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called for water systems in the U.S. to remove fluoride, sparking controversy over the risks and benefits of fluoride in drinking water, as new research shows that ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Record numbers seek help with water bills
Some 1.6 million households were on social tariffs last year but support varies depending on where you live.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
NYC Drought: How to Conserve Water and Prevent Wildfires
Now that New York City and surrounding counties are under a drought warning, officials are asking residents to save water and help prevent more wildfires.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water
Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking waterHealth - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Phillips 66 Is Accused of Violating the Clean Water Act
The oil company was indicted on charges of dumping nearly 800,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system.Tech - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
SpaceX Starship Launch Ends With a Dramatic Water Landing
President-elect Donald J. Trump joined Elon Musk, as his company’s prototype moon and Mars rocket carried out a sixth test flight that showed a mix of progress and setbacks.Science - The New York Times - November 20 -
How to Cut AI's Appetite for Electricity and Water
Artificial intelligence doesn’t have to be such a power guzzler. Here’s how to make it less hungry.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago -
Uranus and Neptune May Conceal Vast Oceans of Water
A scientist simulated the contents of the ice giant worlds, and found that a fluid layer may explain each planet’s strange magnetic field.Science - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Emergency crews tackle flood waters in rescue operations
More than 100 flood warnings are in places across the country, with homes, businesses and roads being impacted.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Phillips 66 Is Accused of Violating the Clean Water Act
The oil company was indicted on charges of dumping nearly 800,000 gallons of contaminated wastewater into the Los Angeles County sewer system.Tech - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
A look at crypto's impact on the 2024 election
A new bloc of voters is emerging and they could sway the 2024 race. With one in five Americans owning cryptocurrency, this group's preferences could have an impact in battleground states. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Economic impact of growing gig economy
Winner of the FT Schools/Discover Economics Young Economist of the Year awardBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Hillary Clinton to campaign in Florida in first appearance for Harris
Both candidates have events scheduled today in Nevada and Arizona.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
The evolving "Wild West" of political advertising
Media experts discuss how the ways in which politicians and campaign issues are advertised has exploded, and why negative ads often win out over positive ones, even as people are down on negativity.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse
After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Supporting a neutral Ukraine is in the West’s interest
A neutral Ukraine would contribute to regional stability, reduce military and economic strains on the West, and allow all parties to pivot toward peace.Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Putin sends nuclear warning to West
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Russia lowers threshold for using nuclear weapons Russian President ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
Examining the impact of the Latino vote in the 2024 election
With 62% of Latino voters backing Kamala Harris, the latest CBS News poll shows strong support among this group. But recent comments from Trump could shift the numbers. Lilia Luciano reports from ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
How the US election could impact the Middle East
Harris or Trump? The BBC's Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem assesses who Israelis and Palestinians want to win.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
How will filing for bankruptcy impact my credit score?
Bankruptcy can help you wipe the financial slate clean — but it can also do some serious damage to your credit.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
The widening Mideast conflict's impact on innocent civilians
Iran's supreme leader threatened Israel and the U.S. with a "crushing response" after recent Israeli military attacks on Iran and its allies. Debora Patta reports on the innocent civilians ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
How the gender gap could impact the presidential race
The gender gap could define the presidential election with close races in seven battleground states. One organization of Republican women shows how they're making an impact for Vice President ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Study to shed light on impact of headlight glare
A specialist car will have instruments installed to measure light levels from oncoming headlights.Top stories - BBC News - November 6