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Explained: The weather conditions that brought the floods
Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Video clips show trail of destruction after Spanish floods
At least 158 people were killed following flash floods in southern Spain.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Eye Opener: Catastrophic flooding in Spain
In Spain, catastrophic flooding has killed dozens of people and trapped thousands of others. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump attempts to capitalize on a gaffe by President Biden. All that ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Valencia floods: 'There is mud everywhere here'
The BBC's Nicky Schiller says the La Torre area of the city has been completely devastated.Top stories - BBC News - 15 hours ago -
Search for Spain flooding survivors continues as torrential rain hits another region
More than 200 people are dead and dozens more still missing after torrential rain earlier this week.Top stories - BBC News - 4 hours ago -
Amid Sewage Spills and Rising Prices, Calls to Nationalize Water in England
Four decades after privatization, calls to nationalize the water industry have swept across England and Wales amid sewage spills and rising household bills.Business - The New York Times - October 16 -
Almost two-thirds of EU water in bad condition, report shows
Pressure rises on agriculture and industry to reduce pollution and cut its share of use from 59%Business - Financial Times - October 14 -
How Waters' indigenous pride fuels his incredible NBA journey
Lindy Waters III's indigenous pride plays a pivotal role in his incredible NBA journey, which continues with a great start to his Warriors tenure.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
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Water Dispute Before Supreme Court Gives Rise to Unusual Alliances
The justices heard arguments on Wednesday in a long-simmering dispute between San Francisco and the E.P.A. over regulation of water pollution.Business - The New York Times - October 16 -
Water Crises Threaten the World’s Food Supply, Studies Show
Food production is concentrated in too few countries, many of which face water shortages, the researchers said.World - The New York Times - October 16 -
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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Thames Water bondholders fall out over emergency loan
Lower-ranking creditors complain to utility they have been cut out of restructuring negotiationsBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
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 -
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 nationalisationBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
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 -
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 - 4 days ago