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Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2 billion people, says UN
Unesco report highlights ‘unprecedented’ glacier loss driven by climate crisis, threatening ecosystems, agriculture and water sources. Retreating glaciers threaten the food and water supply of 2 ...The Guardian - 5d -
NYC will eventually have to abandon part of water supply if it keeps getting saltier
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirsABC News - 4d -
NYC will eventually have to abandon part of water supply if it keeps getting saltier
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirsABC News - 4d -
NYC will eventually have to abandon part of water supply if it keeps getting saltier
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirsABC News - 4d -
Road Salt From Suburban Roads Is Damaging N.Y.C. Drinking Water
A new environmental report finds that rising salt levels in New York City’s water supply could make some of it undrinkable by the turn of the century.The New York Times - 16h -
Trump backlash adds to challenges for California water policymakers
Presidential interventions increase pressure on agencies managing constrained suppliesFinancial Times - 4d -
US rejects Mexico’s request for water as Trump opens new battle front
State department turns down special request to supply city of Tijuana in drought-affected north for first time ever. The United States has refused a request by Mexico for water, alleging ...The Guardian - 5d -
Nvidia to spend hundreds of billions on US supply chain, says chief
Jensen Huang’s pledge follows onshoring plans by other tech companies as Trump trade policies ripple through industryFinancial Times - 5d -
Mismanagement turns up pressure on South Africa’s water system
Reservoirs may be full but poor maintenance, lack of investment and criminality are disrupting suppliesFinancial Times - 4d -
Taxpayers will suffer if Thames Water collapses, warns regulator
Ofwat says placing Thames under government control could end up costing taxpayers billions of pounds.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
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FirstFT: Nvidia to spend billions in US as it shifts chip supply chain from Asia
Also in today’s newsletter, the Fed cuts its 2025 growth forecast and how Jeff Bezos made peace with MagaFinancial Times - 5d -
$100 billion Arizona chips project will break dependence on China, Taiwan's president says
Taiwan’s President hailed TSMC's massive investment in Arizona as the “best model” for efforts to build supply lines for chips that don’t rely on China.NBC News - 5d -
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza
Israel has cut off the electricity supply to GazaABC News - Mar. 10 -
Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas
Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza, a week after Israel cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says
Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
3 Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain for Omnichannel Retail
To offer shoppers the convenience of both in-person and online retail, you’ll have to make sure your supply chain is well-coordinated.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Boxer who fled UK after supplying drugs jailed
Lennox Clarke, who supplied drugs to a dealer in Cheltenham, went on the run to Ireland, Mexico and Thailand.BBC News - 1d -
Supply chains and logistics
From drones and robots to driverless trucks, a look at the technological changes in logisticsFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River
Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Boston Celtics sold for $6.1 billion
The Boston Celtics are being sold to Bill Chisholm for $6.1 billion.CBS News - 4d -
Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systemsABC News - Mar. 10 -
California's wine supply drops 24% in lowest haul in 30 years
California's wine supply has dropped 24% compared to the year before, according to a new report. It's the lowest haul in nearly 30 years. Elizabeth Cook joins to discuss.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Robots, drones and AI: How next-generation tech is changing the global supply chain
Logistics companies globally are leaning into emerging technologies such as robots, drones and AI to speed up the supply chain and serve customers faster.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
What the War on California’s Water Is Really About
If we are to take seriously the threats of drought, climate change and water security, we should not reduce this place to a warring of two — or even many — sides.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
EPA signals it could narrow Clean Water Act protections
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signaled it could narrow which set of waters receive protections under the Clean Water Act. The law requires the EPA to protect so-called “waters of ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Water Balloons and Bollywood, India covers itself with color on Holi festival
NEW DELHI — There's no way to avoid getting smeared with colored powder, hosed with water guns or hit with sparkle-filled water balloons if you venture out of your home in India on Friday.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Maxine Waters: Trump is ‘working towards a civil war’
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) is accusing President Trump of seeking to start a civil war. The California Democrat, a long-time adversary of Trump, said the early flood of presidential policies — ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Walz: Democrats' CR votes 'muddied the water'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said on Tuesday that votes by Senate Democrats in support of a stopgap Republican measure to fund the government "muddied the water" on possible government shutdown ...The Hill - 6d -
Gazans search for food and water after end of ceasefire
Gazans are struggling to find enough food and water to survive as conditions continue to remain dire in the Gaza strip. This comes after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has ended. NBC News' ...NBC News - 4d -
Oil ends higher as tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran, Russia may disrupt global supplies
Oil futures finished higher on Friday, with news of tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia having the potential to disrupt global crude supplies.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
Trader Joe's customers warned about Gerolsteiner sparkling water bottles
Trader Joe's says some bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water may be cracked or damaged and should be discarded carefully.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Perplexity AI in talks to double valuation to $18 billion, raise up to $1 billion in new funding
Perplexity AI is in early talks to raise between $500 million and $1 billion in funding at an $18 billion post-money valuation, a source told CNBC.CNBC - 5d -
A Swiss politician was fined for buying pink water pistols online
A Swiss politician has been fined for buying water pistols online after authorities said the toys violate the country’s weapons lawABC News - Mar. 11 -
Fan throws water bottle on court in closing moments of Creighton-Louisville
A fan threw a water bottle on the court late in Thursday’s first-round NCAA Tournament game between the Creighton Bluejays and Louisville Cardinals, causing a brief delay.NBC News - 5d -
Oil tallies back-to-back gains as Middle East flare-ups lift risk of supply disruption
Crude futures notched back-to-back gains on Thursday, with prices finding support from growing tensions in the Middle East that raise the risk of supply disruptions in the oil-rich region.MarketWatch - 5d -
Alphabet to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion
Google owner Alphabet has agreed to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billionABC News - Mar. 18 -
Alphabet to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion
Google owner Alphabet has agreed to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billionABC News - Mar. 18 -
Alphabet to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion
Google owner Alphabet has agreed to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billionABC News - Mar. 18
