Spain, Facing a Future of Drought, Turns to Medieval Solutions
Acequias, a network of water channels created by the Moors over 1,000 years ago, are being excavated and brought back to life to adapt to the crises of climate change.
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California ghost town disappears again as lake fills after three-year drought
Whiskey Flat, once known for gold mining and wild west movies was covered again by previously drought-stricken Lake IsabellaAfter California’s severe drought resurfaced a historic settlement from the depths of Lake Isabella, the ghost town of Whiskey F…
Drought leaves millions in Uruguay without tap water fit for drinking
After years of underinvestment, reservoir has had to be topped up from estuary, raising health concernsMore than half of Uruguay’s 3.5 million citizens are without access to tap water fit for drinking, and experts say the situation could continue for m…
Calls for inquiry into appointments of Ofwat chairs past and present
Campaigners raise concerns about water industry links as Lib Dems say watchdog should be abolishedThe appointments of the current and previous chairs of the water regulator Ofwat should be investigated, campaigners have said, as the Liberal Democrats c…
Vermont Floods Show U.S. Lags in Adapting to Climate Change
The lack of a comprehensive national rainfall database and current flood maps hampers the ability to prepare for storms intensified by climate change.
Murray-Darling basin: environmental flows found to be key to saving 140 species at risk of extinction
Environment Victoria calls for Andrews government to end opposition to commonwealth water purchases in order to save riverGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe recovery of 140 threatened species in Victoria depend…
‘It’s pillage’: thirsty Uruguayans blast Google’s plan to exploit water supply
The country is suffering its worst drought in 74 years, with the government even mixing saltwater into the drinking supplyA plan to build a Google data centre that will use millions of litres of water a day has sparked anger in Uruguay, which is suffer…
Cadia goldmine could be source of some lead found in water tanks, miner says
Exclusive: General manager says chemical analysis shows ‘slight overlap’ of mine lead and samples from local residents’ rainwater tanksSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the communityChe…
Technician Indicted for Hacking California Water Treatment Facility
By Deeba Ahmed
The jury has charged Rambler Gallo with one count of transmitting a program, information, code, and command to cause damage to a protected computer.
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Former Contractor Employee Charged for Hacking California Water Treatment Facility
Former contractor employee charged with hacking for accessing the systems of a water treatment facility in California to delete critical software.
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