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Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says
The world has a worsening water crisis, and half of all food production will be at risk of failure by the middle of this century.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need
It takes water to flush a toilet yet tens of thousands of North Carolinians have been without it since Hurricane Helene ripped through the state three weeks agoHealth - ABC News - October 17 -
Global water cycle off balance for 'first time in human history': Report
The world’s water cycle is out of balance ”for the first time in human history,” according to a new report. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water, which is made up of global experts, ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Syracuse data shows high lead levels in drinking water
Citizens, local and national groups warned that Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over lead in its drinking water. The city's data showed that 27 of about 100 homes exceeded the "federal ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
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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 -
Dangerous levels of lead in Syracuse water threaten health crisis
Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over high levels of lead in its water, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke to residents about the dangerous exposure.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Ofwat could be scrapped in sweeping review of failing UK water industry
Environment secretary says new commission will consider all options regarding water regulatorBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal's water supply
The Panama Canal Authority is reaching out to communities that could be impacted if the Indio River is dammed to make a new reservoir ensuring the water supply needed to operate the Panama CanalWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Indonesia says it drove Chinese coastguard ships out of disputed waters
Beijing’s sweeping maritime claims and muscular enforcement actions have been creating friction in South China SeaWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Alarming amounts of lead found in Syracuse, New York, drinking water
Through a new report, officials have discovered that Syracuse, New York, has some of the highest levels of lead found in drinking water in decades. Some people want it declared an emergency, but ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Asheville Tap Water Is Restored, but Not Drinkable, After Hurricane Helene
People in the storm-hit area can resume flushing toilets and taking showers, but the water is often yellow or brown. Officials are asking for patience with repair efforts.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Man survives monthlong ordeal in US park on a mushroom, berries and water
Robert Schock recounts how he ‘really felt … close to death’ after being lost in North Cascades national park for 30 days. A man ingested a mushroom, berries and water to survive getting lost for ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
‘How Do I Boil the Water?’ The Cooking Adventures of Young N.H.L. Players.
In some ways, the transition from amateur to pro hockey is seamless. But in the kitchen, it’s an “adjustment.”Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Jim Trotter says his Nick Bosa column was "watered down" by The Athletic
You can disagree with Jim Trotter regarding his views.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
Waters seizes opportunity, catapults Warriors to win vs. Pelicans
Lindy Waters III provided all the oomph the Golden State Warriors needed in their 124-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
Wiggins out, Waters starting in second Warriors-Pelicans game
Andrew Wiggins is the Golden State Warriors' second-leading scorer early in the 2024-25 NBA season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago -
Rachel Reeves’ budget leaves her little room to manoeuvre
Bet on long-term improvements will make spending review in 2027 a crunch time for the governmentWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Watch first wave of flood water gushing through town in Valencia
Cars were still driving along streets when the Valencian town of Paiporta was hit by devastating floods.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
How Waters went from DoorDash driver to rising Warriors standout
Golden State Warriors guard Lindy Waters III had an unusual path to the NBA that included stints gardening and driving for DoorDash.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
New Yorkers urged to conserve water after driest October in 150 years
Mayor Eric Adams asks residents to take shorter showers as city agencies ordered to prepare conservation plans. New York ’s mayor urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
London protesters demand water companies clean up sewage-tainted rivers
Thousands of people have marched in London to demand a cleanup of Britain’s sewage-clogged waterwaysWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
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Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt's backing
A regional partnership for Nile River basin countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources has come into force despite the notable opposition of EgyptWorld - ABC News - October 14 -
Milton Disrupted the Flow of Drinking Water—so Florida Deployed a Machine to Harvest It From Air
A Tampa-based company that makes atmospheric water generators and the state of Florida were able to supply one to a hospital shortly after Milton made landfall.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
Only one-third of Europe’s surface water qualifies as good or better, study finds
Data compiled by EEA shows quality of water bodies falls far short of target first set for 2015 and since extended to 2027. Only about one-third of Europe’s surface water is in good health or ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
UK water companies face struggle to raise equity without bill hikes, Moody’s warns
Sector suffering ‘diminishing investor confidence’ while needing major investment, says rating agencyWorld - Financial Times - October 15