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New York Islanders
fromCurbed
4 hours ago

This Electric-Green Stream Is Actually a Good Thing

Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island faces odor issues linked to wastewater management, prompting investigations by environmental authorities.
#california
fromKqed
19 hours ago
Environment

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

Environment
fromSFGATE
15 hours ago

Why California's in a 'snow drought' even after a wet winter

California's April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record due to warm temperatures melting snow quickly.
Environment
fromKqed
19 hours ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Plan to reinforce sewer pipe was delayed for years before Potomac disaster

Delays in environmental reviews led to a catastrophic sewer line failure, resulting in a massive release of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River.
Bootstrapping
fromTheregister
5 hours ago

When a billboard survives the wind, but not the boot

A malfunctioning billboard in Cheyenne humorously highlights issues with the GRUB bootloader used in Linux systems.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 hours ago

ANALYSIS | The energy crisis is getting worse. How protected is Canada? | CBC News

Gasoline prices in Canada are rising due to a global energy crisis, but the country is less affected than others due to its energy production capacity.
#data-centers
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago
Data science

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
fromFortune
6 days ago
Environment

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Data science
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
Environment
fromFortune
6 days ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Mamdani Announces $108M Plan To Upgrade NYC Storm Drains

New York City plans to invest $108 million to upgrade catch basins and storm drains to reduce street flooding.
Public health
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Water utility announces it's ditching fluoride-then reveals it did so years ago

Birmingham's lawsuit against CAW seeks to restore fluoride in water, citing public health risks from its removal.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Altadenans are rushing to rebuild, but progress is slow

Beatriz Coca, a retired psychologist, discovered the need for a temporary power pole during her home construction process, highlighting the complexities faced by many rebuilding their homes.
LA real estate
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

OUSD lead crisis: Almost all drinking water sources are now safe

Only two water fixtures remain out of service in Oakland schools due to lead contamination, following significant improvements in water safety measures.
fromPhilosophynow
2 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
fromSemafor
2 days ago

Shorter showers and workweeks: Iran war disrupts daily life

The last pre-war shipments of Middle East oil have yet to reach their destinations, and the second and third-order effects of the crisis - stunted crops and factory blackouts - have yet to hit.
Europe news
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Water companies accused of more than 3,000 environmental rule breaches

The Environment Agency identified over 3,000 environmental breaches by water companies after conducting more than 10,000 inspections in the past year.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
#water-crisis
Austin
fromTruthout
4 days ago

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

Corpus Christi faces a severe water crisis due to low reservoir levels and failed desalination plans.
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.
Austin
fromTruthout
4 days ago

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

Corpus Christi faces a severe water crisis due to low reservoir levels and failed desalination plans.
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.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Cell outage blocks San Francisco 911 calls

A cell outage may disrupt 911 calls in San Francisco, prompting residents to use Wi-Fi calling or text 911 for assistance.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Trump threatens to blow up' all water desalination plants in Iran

Targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran would constitute collective punishment, which is illegal under international law.
#hawaii
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I've never seen anything like it': Hawaii's small farmers begin recovery after catastrophic flooding

Severe storms devastated LewaTerra Farm, leading to significant crop loss and extensive damage across Oahu, with recovery efforts expected to be lengthy and costly.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
Environment

Hawaii storms produced enough rain to fill 3 million Olympic swimming pools

Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

I've never seen anything like it': Hawaii's small farmers begin recovery after catastrophic flooding

Severe storms devastated LewaTerra Farm, leading to significant crop loss and extensive damage across Oahu, with recovery efforts expected to be lengthy and costly.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
Environment

Hawaii storms produced enough rain to fill 3 million Olympic swimming pools

Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government may soon ask public to conserve energy in response to fuel crisis

Ireland will not implement pandemic-style travel restrictions despite the deepening energy crisis from the US-Israeli invasion of Iran.
East Bay real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

San Diego County agency selling water to keep its high rates in check

San Diego County Water Authority will sell water to Riverside County's Western Municipal Water District for $100 million over five years.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Living in the dark: Gaza's struggle for electricity

Gaza's power grid destruction forces families to rely on generators and phone charging points for basic electricity needs.
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Dam It All To Hell | Defector

Hoppers, like Pixar's pre-Disney films, is a delight. The beavers' world is immersive and richly realized, grounded in science but never dry. The plot zigs and zags between moments of absurdity and emotional heft to stirring effect; I cried multiple times, and not just because of the low-hanging fruit of grandma death.
Independent films
Environment
from99% Invisible
6 hours ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Austin
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Water Infrastructure in Texas Is Failing. A Surge of New Funding Can Fix It.

Houston loses over 30 billion gallons of water annually due to aging infrastructure, leading to severe water quality and access issues.
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

A New Generation of Big Water Filters-Without the Plastic

Most water filter pitchers are made of BPA-free plastic. But as new research shows that bottled-water drinkers ingest tens of thousands of excess microplastic particles, wellness lovers have begun to look askance at water filters that are themselves made of plastic.
Beer
#water-main-break
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Major water main break in Jackson Square floods streets, causes detours

A major water main break at Columbus Avenue and Centre and Ritchie streets in Jamaica Plain flooded the intersection, forcing traffic reroutes and temporary transit closures.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Major water main break in Jackson Square floods streets, causes detours

A major water main break at Columbus Avenue and Centre and Ritchie streets in Jamaica Plain flooded the intersection, forcing traffic reroutes and temporary transit closures.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

As precious groundwater vanishes, a few in California find ways to bring it back

The Arvin-Edison Water Storage District effectively recharges groundwater using ponds to manage river water, countering groundwater depletion.
#snowpack
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

On a whole other level': rapid snow melt-off in American west stuns scientists

Record-low snowpack levels in the American West threaten water supply due to a historically warm winter and rapid melt-off.
#water-infrastructure
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

What Toronto's $103M plan to replace broken water meter transmitters means for you | CBC News

Toronto will replace 470,000 failed water meter transmitters over three years starting April at a cost of $103 million, as 70% have already failed and residents are being billed on estimates rather than actual usage.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Environment

California will get $540 million for water projects, Trump administration announces

The Trump administration allocated $540 million for California water infrastructure, primarily to repair deteriorating Central Valley canals damaged by groundwater depletion and subsidence.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Water crisis looms as company warns it can't meet demand for new homes

South East Water cannot supply water infrastructure for planned housing growth in Tonbridge and Malling, warning that current targets exceed its capacity.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Thousands impacted and more than a dozen schools shut after burst water main

A burst water main in Oxfordshire has forced over a dozen schools to close and left thousands of homes without water or low pressure.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

What Toronto's $103M plan to replace broken water meter transmitters means for you | CBC News

Toronto will replace 470,000 failed water meter transmitters over three years starting April at a cost of $103 million, as 70% have already failed and residents are being billed on estimates rather than actual usage.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

As snow melts, drought still a big issue for Mass.

Massachusetts faces critical drought conditions in central and northeast regions despite heavy February snowfall, as cold temperatures prevent adequate groundwater replenishment.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Mississauga monitoring flood risk after high levels of melting snow, rain | CBC News

The winter we had this year, it was colder than last year, so the snow held more water. That water ends up in our waterways. Mississauga is home to many bodies of water, including rivers, lakes, stormwater ponds and Lake Ontario, which increases flooding especially this time of year.
Canada news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Water firms prevented from increasing bills as much as they wanted

UK's competition watchdog significantly reduced water company revenue increases, limiting five major firms to £463 million instead of £2.7 billion sought, resulting in 2.2% bill increases for customers.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Classic Sustainability In Your Ear: Coastal Flooding in 2050 With Climate Scientist James Renwick

Coastal flooding due to climate change could increase by two feet in the next century without immediate radical action to reduce emissions.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

California, Arizona and Nevada urge Trump administration to rethink Colorado River plans

California, Arizona, and Nevada oppose Trump administration's Colorado River water cutback proposals, arguing they violate the 1922 Colorado River Compact foundational agreement.
fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

A shrinking Colorado River is forcing farms to change - High Country News

The Colorado River is an interconnected system, sustained by Rocky Mountain snowpack, rainfall and groundwater. It is fragile, and under increasing stress. Two and a half decades into this century, the river that built the modern West has 20% less water flowing through it than it did on average in the last century. As heat and drought intensify, so do the stakes: Failure to recognize the severity of changing conditions, managing the river in parts without considering needs of the whole and inadequate planning for long-term shortages put the future of all the basin at risk.
Agriculture
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

The West Is Burning Before Summer Even Starts, and It's No Accident

Nevada set a new March high temperature record of 106°F, exceeding the previous record by 6 degrees during a significant heat wave.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Power restored after thousands in Toronto affected by outages overnight | CBC News

Just after 8 p.m. Saturday, approximately 13,000 customers were impacted by a large power outage in the city's east end and Beaches neighbourhood, according to Toronto Hydro's map. Videos on social media showed people and cars slowly moving down a blacked out road on the usually bustling and brightly lit Queen St. E.
Canada news
#sustainability
Environment
fromNature
4 days ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To Sustainability

Sustainability begins with recognizing the connection between humanity and nature, free from artificial boundaries.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Repairs carried out on water main after flooding

A large split in a 30-inch water main in north London flooded a road and cut water supply to properties, requiring 40 firefighters and overnight repair efforts by Thames Water.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Demand for hydropower surges as Trump clamps down on clean energy

Submersible hydroelectric technology in the Great Lakes could significantly contribute to clean energy amid rising electricity demand.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

How to Lower Your Water Bill During a Texas Summer - Social Media Explorer

In many Texas households, outdoor watering accounts for more than half of the total summer water use. The biggest mistake people make is watering in the middle of the afternoon. When the sun is at its peak, a significant percentage of that water evaporates before it ever hits the roots of your St. Augustine or Bermuda grass.
Austin
#flooding
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

Duryea, PA faces increased flooding risks due to climate change, requiring levee upgrades that are hindered by federal funding issues.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Trump administration cuts turned rural towns into sitting ducks for disasters

Duryea, PA faces increased flooding risks due to climate change, requiring levee upgrades that are hindered by federal funding issues.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

A bit of good news: It's possible to turn around a groundwater crisis

Groundwater recovery can mitigate subsidence but may also lead to flooding, structural issues, and chemical problems in various regions.
Environment
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: Why Nuclear Expansion Should Be a Nonstarter for New York

Restarting Indian Point's reactors poses unacceptable risks, while Holtec's plans for nuclear expansion raise significant concerns about safety and financial accountability.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

An answer to America's drought may be hiding in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
#water-scarcity
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Waterfrom Design's Office / Waterfront Design

Studio Millspace Text description provided by the architects. Throughout eight months of design and on-site work, we realized that what truly matters is not the completeness of drawings, but the intuition shaped by being present. Around 70% of the layout was defined early on, while the remaining 30% was deliberately left without a set functionallowing light, behaviors, and moods to participate in forming the space.
Design
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

My village's water supply is so bad I can't leave home without filling up bottles'

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
US politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

S Twatter: When text-to-speech goes down the drain

A Reg reader received an automated call warning of potential water discoloration during planned works from January 19-25. The message advised running taps for twenty minutes if the water appeared discolored - standard stuff, if a bit robotic. In the recording forwarded to us, a female voice told our reader what to expect. All good, if a little robotic. However, things went off the rails a bit when the robot attempted to read out the URL for Severn Trent: http://www.stwater.co.uk/discolouration.
Artificial intelligence
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Making wastewater drinkable is a growing trend as water resources become more strained

Treated wastewater recycling for drinking water is becoming a viable solution in water-scarce regions, with Florida, Arizona, California, and Colorado now allowing direct potable reuse through regulated pilot programs.
#colorado-river
#south-east-water
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Crisis-hit Tunbridge Wells water firm boss says higher bills are required

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism, keep reporting free of paywalls, and cover issues from reproductive rights to climate and Big Tech.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's pretty grim': Tunbridge Wells residents struggle through several days without water again

Over 30,000 households in Sussex and Kent faced repeated water outages caused by aging infrastructure and poor maintenance, disrupting daily life, businesses, and vulnerable residents.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hackney homes without water after burst water main

Residents of Frampton Park Estate in Hackney have been without reliable water for several days due to a burst water main, causing severe disruption and added costs.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How a California desalination plant could help solve water shortages on the Colorado River

San Diego County Water Authority may sell surplus Colorado River water to Arizona and Nevada to help offset their drought-driven supply cuts.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What happens when the taps run dry? England is about to find out | Aditya Chakrabortty

Prolonged loss of household water supply disrupts hygiene, daily routines, services, and social norms, causing anxiety, hardship, and community strain.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Water restored to most Kent and Sussex homes after six days' disruption

Water restored to most homes in Kent and Sussex after nearly a week; South East Water faces investigations and possible penalties.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Water supply back after 'catastrophic' burst pipe

Water supplies have been restored after a massive west London pipe burst, but many residents still face low pressure, damage, and ongoing repairs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Homes left without water and schools shut after very large' pipe bursts

A burst water main in Bristol and parts of Gloucestershire left properties and multiple schools without water; Bristol Water is investigating and apologised.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

How to Design with the Rain: Architectural Strategies for Rainwater Collection across Climates

Architecture must shift from water disposal to active rainwater collection, storage, and reuse through climate-specific design strategies that address distinct precipitation patterns and regional environmental demands.
#burst-water-main
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

East London homes left without water for almost a week after main bursts

A burst Thames Water main left Hackney Frampton Park Estate residents without running water for up to seven days, disrupting hygiene and causing extra costs.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Burst main causes fresh London water supply misery as thousands of homes in Croydon are cut off

A burst near Watneys Road left 18,000 Croydon-area homes without water; crews are restoring supplies through valve operations, tankers, and pipe repairs.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Price tag drops on project to expand massive reservoir near Bay Area to increase water supplies

San Luis Reservoir dam will be raised 10 feet, adding 130,000 acre-feet and lowering project cost from $1.06 billion to $847 million.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California's largest reservoir rises 36 feet as rains boost water supply statewide

Atmospheric river storms recently boosted reservoirs and Sierra snowpack, dramatically reducing near-term drought risk and greatly lowering the likelihood of summer water shortages.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Half the world's 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds

Half of the world's 100 largest cities face high water stress; 39 are in extremely high-stress regions and many urban areas are experiencing long-term drying trends.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Heated debate over California water plan as environmentalists warn of 'ecosystem collapse'

The question of how to protect fish and the ecological health of rivers that feed California's largest estuary is generating heated debate in a series of hearings in Sacramento, as state officials try to gain support for a plan that has been years in the making. "I am passionate that this is the pathway to recover fish," said state Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot. "This is the paradigm we need: collaborative, adaptive management versus conflict and litigation."
Environment
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