Monday, January 6, 2025

Tag: water

Water deprivation looms in Gaza

Satellite photos and videos obtained by HRW showed extensive damage to water sanitation infrastructures from Israeli bombardments.

Global river flows fell to record lows in 2023, WMO report...

For the past five years in a row, river flows all over the globe have recorded below-normal conditions, the press release said.

Criminal charges for water executives as Britain introduces landmark legislation to...

The new law represents the most significant increase in enforcement powers in over a decade, giving regulators unprecedented authority to crack down on water companies polluting the nation’s lakes, rivers, and seas.

4 billion people lack safe drinking water globally

A new study conducted by REACH, a global research program, found the estimated amount in 2020 more than double

Oxfam report: Israel slashes water access in Gaza by 94% amid...

The report details how Israel’s sustained attacks on water infrastructure have left Palestinians in Gaza with just a fraction of the water they need for basic survival.

New study finds detectable plastic fragments in bottled water that invade...

A new study explored the world of nanoplastics and their presence in bottled drinking water.

California sets new trend by turning sewage into tap water

This decision is not just about technological advancement; it reflects a significant shift in water management strategies.

EPA announces Lead and Copper Rule Improvements proposal to remove lead...

The proposal requires states, water utilities, and communities to locate lead water service lines, then utility companies are tasked with replacing a minimum of 10 percent of the lead water pipes every year to reach completion within the 10-year time frame.

Gaza’s unseen crisis: Tens of thousands of children and pregnant women...

Why has the global community been slow to react to this water crisis?

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Genocidal President, genocidal politics

"I call it cruel and maybe the root of all cruelty to know what occurs but not recognize the fact."

Vermont faces legal challenge from big oil over law requiring climate damage payments

A lawsuit from major fossil fuel groups aims to derail Vermont’s groundbreaking plan to make polluters pay for climate disasters.

Exclusive prayer for $100K: Trump’s Inauguration Committee faces criticism over ‘pay-to-pray’ event

Trump’s inauguration committee faces scrutiny for exorbitant ticket prices to interfaith prayer event.

Biden administration approves $8 billion arms sale to Israel amid allegations of genocide in...

Human rights groups condemn Biden’s approval of $8 billion arms deal with Israel amid Gaza conflict

Global silence enables Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe amid ongoing Israeli assault

Human rights groups condemn global complicity in Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.