Tehran Is at Risk of Running Out of Water Within Weeks
After a five-year drought and decades of mismanagement, a water crisis is battering Iran.
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Make wet wipe producers pay for polluting England’s waterways, says report
Water firms claim wet wipes, which shed microplastics and cause blockages, are main source of sewage pollutionWet wipe producers should be charged to remove their pollution from England’s waterways, the author of a government review into reforming the …
New York Seeking Public Opinion on Water Systems Cyber Regulations
The proposed cyber regulations include the implementation of incident reporting, response plans, and cybersecurity controls, training, and certification of compliance.
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Hints of Life on Exoplanet K2-18b Recede Even Further
New observations fail to confirm signs of life in the atmosphere of the distant planet K2-18b. They also raise questions about what it will take to detect biology light-years away.
Rip Current Survival Tips: What to Do if You Get Caught in One
From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.
Iranians asked to limit water use as temperatures hit 50C and reservoirs are depleted
Public holiday announced in Tehran as government tries to grapple with deepening water crisisIranian authorities have asked people to limit water consumption amid severe heatwaves and a water crisis across the country.Iran is experiencing its hottest w…
‘Broken’ water industry in England and Wales faces tighter controls under new watchdog
Ofwat abolished as ministers adopt Cunliffe review ideas such as sewage map naming and shaming firmsNils Pratley: Cunliffe’s reforms should have happened 20 years agoWater review in England and Wales: seven key takeawaysThe “broken” water sector in Eng…
Ofwat to be abolished in ‘reset’ of water industry regulation
Environment secretary backs plan to end sewage spills and financial mismanagement in England and WalesBusiness live – updatesA new water regulator will replace the powers of Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate and the Environment Agency to “reset” a…
Ministers vow to tackle all forms of water pollution in England and Wales
Exclusive: Commitment comes as data shows serious pollution events involving water firms up by 60%Ministers will take action to tackle all forms of water pollution in England and Wales, the government has promised, as the sector awaits the findings of …
US wetlands ‘restored’ using treated sewage tainted with forever chemicals
Use of wastewater treatment plant effluent containing Pfas threatens wildlife, food and drinking water, advocates sayMany of the nation’s wetlands are being filled with toxic Pfas “forever chemicals” as wastewater treatment plant effluent tainted with …