Arizona Limits Construction Around Phoenix as Its Water Supply Dwindles
In what could be a glimpse of the future as climate change batters the West, officials ruled there’s not enough groundwater for projects already approved.
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Fluorescein Turned Venice Grand Canal Green, Officials Say
A chemical used in underwater construction and medical procedures was used to dye parts of the channel bright green, but the authorities still don’t know how it got there.
River Wye health status downgraded by Natural England after wildlife review
River’s condition said to be declining as Wildlife Trusts calls for action from government on farming pollutionThe River Wye’s health status has been downgraded by Natural England, as wildlife charities accuse the government of failing to stop farming …
‘Elevated’ lead levels detected in water at far-north Queensland hospital
Atherton hospital staff were offered blood tests but the state’s chief health officer says he would be ‘very surprised’ if they showed high levels of leadSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part …
Steve Coogan, Paul Whitehouse and Lee Mack join Windermere pollution protest
Comedians perform at Lake District event in campaign to highlight ‘national scandal’ of volume of sewage being pumped into lakeComedians Steve Coogan, Lee Mack and Paul Whitehouse called sewage pollution a “national scandal” as they joined campaigners …
At Least 3 Die in Clashes on Iranian-Afghan Border
The fighting comes amid rising political tension between the two countries over the flow of water from the Helmand River in Afghanistan into eastern Iran.
Water firm to pay shareholders £300m despite anger over leaks and pollution
United Utilities accused of ‘making mockery’ by raising dividend in face of sewage spills and continuing leakages The decision by United Utilities to hand more than £300m to shareholders has sparked fresh anger over water companies’ multimillion-p…
Chemical cocktails harmful to wildlife found in 81% of English rivers and lakes
Campaigners call for rigorous testing of waterways to protect species after analysis reveals scale of problemChemical cocktails that are harmful to wildlife have been found in 81% of river and lake sites tested in England, a study has found.Wildlife or…
South West Water under investigation over leaks and usage figures
Shares in owner Pennon Group fall as it says Ofwat has launched inquiry into South West Water South West Water is being investigated by the industry regulator over whether it accurately reported leaks and figures showing how much water is used by its c…
Historic Colorado River deal is not enough to stave off long-term crisis, experts say
Agreement between California, Arizona and Nevada will cut water consumption by 13% but experts warn river is still in serious perilA hard-fought agreement between California, Arizona and Nevada to slash the states’ use of the shrinking Colorado River i…