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US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Senate Republicans open new investigation into Palisades fire response

Sens. Rick Scott and Ron Johnson launched a congressional probe into the Palisades fire to examine emergency preparedness and reservoir water availability.
Real estate
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 weeks ago

Pathfinder Ranches: A Wyoming Property Larger Than Rhode Island | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Pathfinder Ranches comprises 916,076 acres across four Wyoming properties, including a 25,000-acre estate with a grand lodge, extensive water access, and full ranch infrastructure.
Miscellaneous
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Increasing Tensions in Kashmir Threaten Water Security for Over 200 Million People

Militants targeted tourists in Kashmir, resulting in 26 deaths and escalated tensions between India and Pakistan involving the Indus Waters Treaty.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Families torn apart, charges of kidnap and theft: how plans for a giant mine have sown distrust and unrest in the hills of Jerico

Local farmers in Jerico, Colombia resist mining efforts by AngloGold Ashanti, fearing severe environmental damage and impacts on water sources vital for their community.
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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mining companies are pumping seawater into the driest place on Earth. But has the damage been done?

Mining activities in northern Chile are depleting local water resources and harming ecosystems, despite claims of sustainability by industry leaders.
#drought
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

More of England expected to enter drought status after hottest June on record

Several areas in England may enter drought status this summer following record high temperatures and insufficient rainfall.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK news

Exceptionally low river flows forecast across UK as drought threat grows

The UK faces a likely drought this summer with exceptionally low river flows predicted, impacting water supply and agriculture.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Hosepipe ban looms for millions of Yorkshire households

Millions of Yorkshire households are facing a potential hosepipe ban in two weeks time to cope with the county's drought. Internal Yorkshire Water documents suggest a temporary ban for its five million customers has been pencilled in for July 14.
Canada news
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Are we witnessing the death of international law?

The escalation of violence in Kashmir and the threat of water supply disruptions highlight the erosion of international law and multilateral cooperation.
#colorado-river
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
Agriculture

Groundwater is rapidly declining in the Colorado River Basin, satellite data show

Groundwater depletion in the Colorado River Basin is alarming, driven by agricultural demands and climate impacts.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

Groups call on Trump administration to curb wasteful use of Colorado River water

Environmental groups urge stricter enforcement of water regulations to combat wasteful usage and ensure the sustainability of the Colorado River.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Groundwater is rapidly declining in the Colorado River Basin, satellite data show

Groundwater depletion in the Colorado River Basin is alarming, driven by agricultural demands and climate impacts.
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California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

State will deliver more water to Southern California this year via State Water Project

California's State Water Project will deliver 50% water allotments this year, aided by strong snowpack and full reservoirs.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Officials warn of 'urgent invasive species threat' in Northern California

The discovery of golden mussels in California presents an urgent invasive species threat that requires immediate action and coordinated management.
Two-thirds of California's population relies on the San Joaquin Delta for water, making the spread of golden mussels a significant concern.
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