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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 - November 20 -
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 - November 21 -
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 - November 21 -
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 - November 21 -
‘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 - 6 days ago -
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 - 6 days ago -
'Elections don't add water to the river': Colorado River negotiations forge ahead amid Trump transition
The policymakers responsible for steering the Colorado River's future say they will forge ahead with ongoing negotiations regardless of shifts in federal leadership, as a deadline to determine ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
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 - 4 days ago -
Trump is ‘testing the waters’ on market reaction with tariff threats: fmr. Trump economic adviser
President-elect Donald Trump “means what he says” when it comes to implementing widespread tariffs on major trade partners, says former National Economic Council Deputy Director Everett Eissenstat.Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Ocean salt water entering Delaware River due to drought, sea level rise
Salt water from the ocean is starting to creep into the Delaware River Basin due to intensifying drought and sea level rise, according to officials.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Israel says strike from Lebanon kills at least 5; new Hezbollah leader gives first public speech
Israeli officials say at least five people were killed when a projectile fired from Lebanon struck in northern Israel on Thursday. The attack came after Hezbollah's new leader, Naim Qassem, gave ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31