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fromWIRED
18 hours ago
Environment

The Summer the American Water Crisis Turned Real

Two major water crises in the US are exacerbated by climate change and industrial overuse, impacting the Colorado River and Texas.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Environment

The great Mississippi tops list of most endangered rivers amid fears over Trump rollbacks

Trump's cuts to climate agencies and deregulation threaten America's rivers, endangering essential resources and ecosystems.
Environment
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

The Summer the American Water Crisis Turned Real

Two major water crises in the US are exacerbated by climate change and industrial overuse, impacting the Colorado River and Texas.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

The great Mississippi tops list of most endangered rivers amid fears over Trump rollbacks

Trump's cuts to climate agencies and deregulation threaten America's rivers, endangering essential resources and ecosystems.
more#climate-change
#gaza
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Unprecedented water crisis in Gaza amid Israeli-induced starvation

Gaza's water supplies have been severely damaged by ongoing conflict, leading to a dire humanitarian crisis for residents.
World news
fromTruthout
9 months ago

Gaza Gov't Media Office Says Israel Systematically Destroys Water Infrastructure

Gaza faces severe water shortages due to Israeli strikes and blockade, greatly affecting families and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
World news
fromEsquire
1 day ago

Israel's Incessant Assault on Gaza Has Taken an Even Crueler Turn

Israeli forces in Gaza have targeted water infrastructure, exacerbating water shortages and increasing disease risk among displaced families.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Deadly Israeli attacks worsen Gaza's water shortage crisis

Israeli forces' actions in Gaza have severely impacted clean water access, exacerbating health crises and humanitarian challenges.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Israel hinders repair of damaged water infra deepening Gaza's health crisis

Gaza's water infrastructure is severely damaged, leaving many without access to clean water amid ongoing conflict and blockades.
more#gaza
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

How the city with the most to lose in the Colorado River crisis is trying to adapt

Cave Creek, Arizona faces severe water supply challenges due to the Colorado River crisis and proposed federal cutbacks.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

The world has entered a 'global water bankruptcy,' but markets are mispricing water as drought costs rise to $307 billion annually, analysts warn | Fortune

Global water resources are critically depleted, leading to economic risks that markets are failing to adequately address.
#colorado-river
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Trump administration takes emergency step to prop up key Colorado River reservoir

The Trump administration is implementing emergency measures to manage water levels in Lake Powell and Lake Mead amid a severe water crisis.
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Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Contributor: For water and mining policy near Salton Sea, keep in mind local children's health

The Salton Sea's shrinking water levels are causing toxic dust that impairs lung growth in local children, particularly affecting low-income communities.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

A Texas City Faces Water Crisis As Big Oil And Gas Use Most of It

Corpus Christi's two main reservoirs are just 8.4 percent full, while the backup reservoir is 55 percent full. Without drastic cuts, the water supply could run dry by early next year.
Austin
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Climate change and geopolitics threaten water supplies - but disaster is not inevitable

Global water systems face crisis from overuse, pollution, and climate change, requiring urgent strengthening of international water-sharing treaties with dynamic monitoring systems.
#drought
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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Ukraine war briefing: Water crisis in Russian-held Donetsk as canal eludes capture

Donetsk faces a severe water crisis; occupation authorities demand full Russian control of the region and the canal as the only fix.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Iraq is facing a water crisis, hit by one of its worst droughts in century

Urgent government action is essential to combat worsening water scarcity in Iraq's southern region, particularly in Basra.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

White House rescinds $20m for clean water in pesticide-contaminated rural California

Biden administration provided a $20 million grant for clean water in California, but the Trump administration rescinded it, claiming it was wasteful.
Environment
fromArchDaily
9 months ago

'All Architecture is Water Architecture': Eva Franch i Gilabert, Mireia Luzarraga and Alejandro Muino on Catalonia's Pavilion in Venice

The project addresses the water crisis by framing architecture as a tool for ecosocial and political engagement.
Environment
fromFuturism
9 months ago

AI Data Centers Accused of Creating Major Problems for Local Water Systems

Meta's nearby data center has caused severe water issues for local residents, who now face a potential county-wide water deficit.
fromHomebuilding
9 months ago

Thames Water announces new hosepipe ban, affecting over 1 million homes

Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for over a million customers beginning Tuesday, 22 July 2025, forcing homeowners into using water saving methods to ease the strain on resources.
Renovation
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DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Kabul at risk of becoming first modern city to run out of water, report warns

Kabul faces an imminent water crisis due to over-extraction and pollution, threatening the city's survival.
DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Kabul at risk of becoming first modern city to run out of water, report warns

Kabul faces an imminent water crisis due to over-extraction and pollution, threatening the city's survival.
more#kabul
Environment
fromSFGATE
9 months ago

The situation at a ghostly California lake will likely worsen, scientists say

Los Angeles' water acquisition from Owens Valley led to significant environmental degradation and ongoing air quality issues.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

In Silicon Valley's backyard, Pescadero struggles with unclean water, rising rates

In Pescadero, many residents face a chronic crisis of access to clean water, relying heavily on rainwater due to contaminated supply from local creeks.
California
Renovation
fromFast Company
10 months ago

Like electric lights, water reuse is destined to become a necessity

Water reuse technology is crucial in addressing the U.S. water crisis and overcoming skepticism surrounding its implementation.
Washington DC
fromeuronews
11 months ago

Damascus suffers severe water crisis after lowest rainfall in decades

Damascus faces a severe water crisis, the worst in nearly 70 years due to record low rainfall.
World politics
fromtime.com
11 months ago

Climate Change Is Straining Pakistan's Water. Tensions With India Could Make It Worse

India's PM Modi's vow to stop water flow to Pakistan threatens agriculture and access to water amid rising climate challenges.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 year ago

Capturing Water

The film examines how market-driven water management increases the rich-poor divide and contributes to broader environmental issues in South Africa.
Environment
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