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To Save More Water, American Homes Need Smaller Pipes

Most of the plumbing pipes in the United States are oversize, wasting water in a time of increasing drought.

Top stories - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

Aaron Rodgers teases cayenne pepper water as 'fountain of youth' while trying to save Jets' season

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Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

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

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 Australia

Sports - ABC News - November 10

Tory treasurer’s water company in discussions to take stake in Thames Water

Castle Water’s plans for the troubled utility include an eventual IPO

Business - Financial Times - October 25

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

The water industry is in crisis. Can it be fixed?

Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills.

The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Can Axions Save the Universe?

The hunt for dark matter is shifting from particles to waves named after a laundry detergent.

World - The New York Times - November 1

When Is Daylight Saving Time?

The twice-yearly ritual has roots in cost-cutting strategies of the late 19th century. A recent effort to end it has stalled in Congress.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Kennedy Could Save Gaetz

Trump doesn’t really care about Kennedy’s issues, but would like to look as if he does.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

What is okra water and is it good for your health?

In the world of infused water trends, okra water is having a moment, and here’s what you need to know about it. In the wellness world, it seems there’s always a new infused water promising to make ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Lee Waters to step down from Senedd in 2026

As the mastermind of the 20mph law he proved a controversial figure.

Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025

The UK's biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October.

Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens

Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfall

World - Financial Times - October 26

In Rome, the water is back in the Baths of Caracalla, a luxurious spa

The Baths of Caracalla in Rome were one of the most luxurious spas the world has ever known. Now, for the first time in some 1,500 years, water is back.

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

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.

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.

Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area

The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.

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.

How Thames Water became a battleground for hedge funds

Rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utility

Business - 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 - 6 days ago

Thames Water wins bondholder approval for £3bn emergency loan

Three-quarters of top ranking lenders approve expensive plan to avert cash crunch

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

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.

Cruising the Mediterranean (and Saving Money) in Winter

Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

How to save a bundle on children’s clothes

From swap meets to looking after clothes correctly, you can save cash while making your children’s wardrobes more sustainable. Charity shops can be a goldmine for bargains – use the Charity Retail ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Georgia students protest 'dehumanizing' voting law that criminalizes handing out water

ATLANTA — In the latest public rebuke of Georgia’s controversial 2021 voting law, dozens of Black students and activists marched through the heart of historic Morehouse College on Saturday in an ...

Politics - NBC News - October 19

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