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#hurricane-helene

We Can Finally Flush Our Toilets in Asheville. But Getting Drinking Water Is Still an Issue.

Hurricane Helene's aftermath shows that the effects of natural disasters extend far beyond the immediate impact, deeply affecting water access and community resilience.

Asheville Has Tap Water, but No One Knows When It Will Be Drinkable

Hurricane Helene left many in western North Carolina without safe drinking water, prompting residents to seek alternatives.

A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage, leading to widespread drinking water shortages and extensive infrastructure repairs needed in western North Carolina.

A Deluge of Rain Poured Out of the Heavens. But There's Still No Drinking Water.

Asheville residents are enduring a severe water crisis with no clear recovery timeline following Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene leaves thousands without clean water in its wake

Hurricane Helene devastated water infrastructure, leaving millions without access to safe drinking water and widespread health risks.

Hurricane Helene death toll rises to 166 with hundreds more still missing

Hurricane Helene has caused extensive damage, resulting in over 166 deaths and widespread power outages in southeastern states.

We Can Finally Flush Our Toilets in Asheville. But Getting Drinking Water Is Still an Issue.

Hurricane Helene's aftermath shows that the effects of natural disasters extend far beyond the immediate impact, deeply affecting water access and community resilience.

Asheville Has Tap Water, but No One Knows When It Will Be Drinkable

Hurricane Helene left many in western North Carolina without safe drinking water, prompting residents to seek alternatives.

A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage, leading to widespread drinking water shortages and extensive infrastructure repairs needed in western North Carolina.

A Deluge of Rain Poured Out of the Heavens. But There's Still No Drinking Water.

Asheville residents are enduring a severe water crisis with no clear recovery timeline following Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene leaves thousands without clean water in its wake

Hurricane Helene devastated water infrastructure, leaving millions without access to safe drinking water and widespread health risks.

Hurricane Helene death toll rises to 166 with hundreds more still missing

Hurricane Helene has caused extensive damage, resulting in over 166 deaths and widespread power outages in southeastern states.
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#food-production

The Colorado River is drying up. Farmers can help revive it

The water crisis is changing how we eat; investing in drought-resistant crops could help conserve diminishing water resources.

Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years

Urgent action is needed to prevent water scarcity from endangering global food production.

The Colorado River is drying up. Farmers can help revive it

The water crisis is changing how we eat; investing in drought-resistant crops could help conserve diminishing water resources.

Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years

Urgent action is needed to prevent water scarcity from endangering global food production.
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#innovative-solutions
from Earth911
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Earth911 Podcast: Spout CEO Reuben Vollmer Introduces A Countertop Atmospheric Water Harvesting Appliance

Spout Water's Monolith aims to address the global water crisis by extracting potable water from atmospheric moisture, a sustainable solution in light of environmental challenges.

Guest Opinion: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Help Solve The Drinking Water Problem

Water scarcity and quality issues are more dire than commonly perceived, underscoring the need for innovative solutions for clean drinking water.

Earth911 Podcast: Spout CEO Reuben Vollmer Introduces A Countertop Atmospheric Water Harvesting Appliance

Spout Water's Monolith aims to address the global water crisis by extracting potable water from atmospheric moisture, a sustainable solution in light of environmental challenges.

Guest Opinion: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Help Solve The Drinking Water Problem

Water scarcity and quality issues are more dire than commonly perceived, underscoring the need for innovative solutions for clean drinking water.
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#sustainability

Global Water Cycle Out of Balance for First Time in Human History, Report Says

Decades of mismanagement and climate change have thrown the water cycle out of balance; urgent action is required to resolve water crises.
from www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Water Crises Threaten the World's Food Supply, Studies Show

High food prices are interconnected with global water shortages, prompting urgent action for sustainability.
from Mail Online
5 months ago

Scientists warn much America's groundwater could dry up by 2050

America's groundwater supply could be depleted by 2050 due to excessive extraction and limited replenishment, impacting millions of Americans and various sectors.

Global Water Cycle Out of Balance for First Time in Human History, Report Says

Decades of mismanagement and climate change have thrown the water cycle out of balance; urgent action is required to resolve water crises.

Water Crises Threaten the World's Food Supply, Studies Show

High food prices are interconnected with global water shortages, prompting urgent action for sustainability.

Scientists warn much America's groundwater could dry up by 2050

America's groundwater supply could be depleted by 2050 due to excessive extraction and limited replenishment, impacting millions of Americans and various sectors.
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#climate-change
from Fast Company
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Amid a water crisis in Colombia and Ecuador, vital wetlands need saving

Rural communities in the Andes are striving to protect wetlands vital for water regulation amidst energy and water rationing caused by El Nino and climate change.

Illinois city plans to source its future drinking water from Lake Michigan

Joliet, Illinois faces a drinking water crisis due to aquifer depletion and plans to source water from Lake Michigan by 2030.

Tourism's Next Battlefront: Water

Sifnos, Greece faces a severe water crisis due to prolonged heat and malfunctioning desalination units, impacting residents and tourism.

Re-emergence of Greece's sunken village shows extent of rainfall crisis

Greece's drought reveals submerged village Kallio, highlighting serious climate-related water shortages.

Greek islands fighting water shortages with desalination DW 08/30/2024

The Greek islands are facing a critical water shortage exacerbated by tourism and climate change.

Northern Greece faces significant water crisis as drought persists

Northern Greece is experiencing a severe water crisis due to prolonged drought and heatwaves, leading to crucial shortages and ecosystem impacts.

Amid a water crisis in Colombia and Ecuador, vital wetlands need saving

Rural communities in the Andes are striving to protect wetlands vital for water regulation amidst energy and water rationing caused by El Nino and climate change.

Illinois city plans to source its future drinking water from Lake Michigan

Joliet, Illinois faces a drinking water crisis due to aquifer depletion and plans to source water from Lake Michigan by 2030.

Tourism's Next Battlefront: Water

Sifnos, Greece faces a severe water crisis due to prolonged heat and malfunctioning desalination units, impacting residents and tourism.

Re-emergence of Greece's sunken village shows extent of rainfall crisis

Greece's drought reveals submerged village Kallio, highlighting serious climate-related water shortages.

Greek islands fighting water shortages with desalination DW 08/30/2024

The Greek islands are facing a critical water shortage exacerbated by tourism and climate change.

Northern Greece faces significant water crisis as drought persists

Northern Greece is experiencing a severe water crisis due to prolonged drought and heatwaves, leading to crucial shortages and ecosystem impacts.
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#public-health

With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets

Volunteers are addressing critical sanitation needs in Asheville following major water disruptions caused by a storm.

Troy, NY Is Facing a Water Crisis That Rivals Flint's

Troy's water crisis is severe, with lead levels surpassing those in Flint, Michigan, putting public health at risk.

Jackson, Mississippi's water pipes were a mess for years. Regulators ignored it-and then disaster struck

Jackson's aging water infrastructure has failed dramatically, impacting public health and access to safe drinking water for over 160,000 residents.

Unsafe lead levels found in drinking water at multiple Oakland public schools

Oakland public schools face a crisis over elevated lead levels in drinking water at multiple campuses.

With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets

Volunteers are addressing critical sanitation needs in Asheville following major water disruptions caused by a storm.

Troy, NY Is Facing a Water Crisis That Rivals Flint's

Troy's water crisis is severe, with lead levels surpassing those in Flint, Michigan, putting public health at risk.

Jackson, Mississippi's water pipes were a mess for years. Regulators ignored it-and then disaster struck

Jackson's aging water infrastructure has failed dramatically, impacting public health and access to safe drinking water for over 160,000 residents.

Unsafe lead levels found in drinking water at multiple Oakland public schools

Oakland public schools face a crisis over elevated lead levels in drinking water at multiple campuses.
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We want clean water back': British Columbia town fights hydro plant

The Site C dam has led to a critical water crisis for the Hudson's Hope community, exacerbating financial and environmental issues.

In Asheville, N.C., many residents may be without drinking water for weeks

Residents in Asheville are facing a severe water crisis after Tropical Storm Helene, struggling with basic access to safe drinking water.
#california

Trump Suggests "Very Large Faucet" to Solve California Water Shortage

Trump's proposal for solving California's water crisis is unrealistic and lacks sound mechanics.

Colorado River water cuts next year will stay the same for Arizona, Nevada

The Colorado River, a critical water source, faces ongoing cuts amid a severe, long-term water crisis affecting millions in the U.S. and Mexico.

Trump Suggests "Very Large Faucet" to Solve California Water Shortage

Trump's proposal for solving California's water crisis is unrealistic and lacks sound mechanics.

Colorado River water cuts next year will stay the same for Arizona, Nevada

The Colorado River, a critical water source, faces ongoing cuts amid a severe, long-term water crisis affecting millions in the U.S. and Mexico.
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The latest protests in Cuba are about thirst: Over 600,000 people live without drinking water

Residents in La Rosita protested for water after weeks of shortages, highlighting a deeper ongoing water crisis in Cuba.
#drought

Mexico's draught is so severe you can see the effects from space

Mexico is enduring its worst drought in over a decade, severely impacting agriculture and wildlife across the country.

Thousands in Romania face water rationing crisis

Residents in Romanian counties face severe water crisis with rationed supply due to prolonged drought.

Mexico's draught is so severe you can see the effects from space

Mexico is enduring its worst drought in over a decade, severely impacting agriculture and wildlife across the country.

Thousands in Romania face water rationing crisis

Residents in Romanian counties face severe water crisis with rationed supply due to prolonged drought.
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Elif Shafak: As a writer in Turkey, you can be attacked, put on trial, imprisoned'

The novel 'There Are Rivers in the Sky' centers around a single raindrop connecting diverse characters through time and geography, highlighting the impact of the climate crisis.

Opinion | Fine Dining Can't Go on Like This

California's reliance on water-intensive crops in high-end dining poses challenges amidst water crises.

Elon Musk shares insights during World Water Forum in Indonesia

Elon Musk emphasized the significance of desalinating water and efficient transportation in addressing the global water crisis.

In Indian tech hub Bengaluru, water crisis gets political DW 04/30/2024

Bengaluru faces water shortage, with groundwater depletion and rising costs causing dependence on expensive tankers.

Eye on Africa - 1994 genocide in Rwanda: Macron admits France could have stopped massacres

France acknowledges role in Rwanda genocide
Corruption charges in South Africa

Big Companies Cashed In on Mississippi's Water. Small Towns Paid the Price.

Jackson, Mississippi experienced two major water crises in 2021 and 2022, leaving thousands without running water.
German corporation Siemens failed to deliver on their promise to install modern water meters in Jackson, resulting in inaccurate water bills and lost revenue.

Groundwater Is Declining Globally, but There Are Hopeful Exceptions

Groundwater is declining rapidly around the world, with some cases experiencing faster drop-offs than ever before.
Union County in Arkansas successfully addressed a water crisis by implementing new fees and infrastructure to draw water from a nearby river.

Much of US still gripped by Arctic weather as Memphis deals with numerous broken water pipes

Subfreezing conditions reach as far south as Texas and Florida.
Residents in Memphis, Tennessee are without running water due to broken pipes.
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