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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 - 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 - Yesterday

US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water

Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water

Health - ABC News - 2 days ago

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 - 3 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 - 3 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.

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

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 - November 13

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

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

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.

Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area

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

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.

Southern Water at risk of debt default in event of further credit downgrades

Bond issue documentation shows UK utility under pressure over high financing costs

Business - Financial Times - November 5

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

The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land

World - Yahoo News - November 4

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 waterways

World - ABC News - November 3

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.

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 - November 2

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

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 - November 1

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.

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

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

Rival creditor group offers Thames Water emergency loan at lower rate

The UK’s largest water and sewerage provider is struggling with a £19bn debt load

Business - Financial Times - October 31

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 government

World - Financial Times - October 31

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 - October 31

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 - October 30

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 - October 30

S&P downgrades Thames Water debt further into ‘junk’ territory

Decision comes after troubled UK utility reached tentative deal on £3bn of emergency financing

Business - Financial Times - October 29

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

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.

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

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

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.

Thames Water seeks up to £3bn in emergency loans from creditors

New debt would involve 9.75% interest charges as utility group seeks to stave off nationalisation

Business - Financial Times - October 25

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.

Thames Water Proposes $3.9 Billion Funding Deal to Continue Operations

The U.K. water company said the deal would enable the debt-laden company to continue with its planned investment and maintenance of its infrastructure.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

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