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Woking residents told to store water as supply issues hit – Eagle Radio

On July 1, 2017, in News, by Erik

Recently the residents of Gogmore Farm Park were told to store water due to a water main break. They have technicians onsite attempting to stop the flow of water. And to check the continued stability of the water pipes distributing water to the community. This is a major safety issue and water crews will be […]

 

Eight-foot shark sparks panic at beach in Magaluf – Telegraph.co.uk

On June 30, 2017, in News, by Erik

An eight-foot blue shark washed up on the shore of the Magaluf resort on the Spanish island of Majorca. A shark was spotted the previous day, but after ordering all swimmers to come ashore, it didn’t resurface. The beach was reopened the day the shark ended up on shore. However, the waters quickly cleared as […]

 

Rivers and streams ‘risk drying up as too much water pumped out’ – Aberdeen Evening Express

On June 30, 2017, in News, by Erik

Ecology, ecosystems, and wildlife are threatened to a real extent. Water fowl, fish of various kinds are facing extinction with ongoing pollution problems. In a land where water is limited, even the citizens are beginning to feel the pinch with the drought starting to effect what they can and cannot do. However, with finding ways […]

 

The Burning Man flood: Desert that hosts Black Rock City is transformed into a LAKE by record winter – and now the … – Daily Mail

On June 29, 2017, in News, by Erik

Most of the current sit for “Burning Man” is underwater. They may have to move the annual event if the site remains under water in late August. Every year mountain snowfall causes the “lake effect” but it is not known if the effect has lasted this long, at least since there has been Burning Man. […]

 

What lies beneath? Woman posts video of Florida river erupting as her husband ‘bails out their boat’ on top of a … – Daily Mail

On June 29, 2017, in News, by Erik

A Florida couple is under investigation after the wife, Maria McCormick, posted a video of her husband’s alleged cruelty to a group of manatees. The video shows Scott McCormick dumping a bucket of water into St John’s River. Shortly after, a herd of manatees emerges violently from the water about 60 feet away from Scott. […]

 

Ibiza wildfires cause mass beach evacuations and leave Brit revellers stuck in hotels without electricity or water – The Sun

On June 21, 2017, in News, by Erik

This is definitely not what anyone wants on their vacation. Beaches have had to be evacuated. Revelers have also been stuck at their hotel with no electricity. This is not a good situation and people need to be very careful. The problems were caused by wildfires and that’s nothing to mess with. These fires rage […]

 

United Utilities faces charges over Franklaw water bug outbreak – BBC News

On June 19, 2017, in News, by Erik

United Utilities is under fire after 300,000 homes were unable to drink tap water due to an outbreak of the cryptosporidium bug in 2015. The outbreak was estimated to affect 700,000 people and charges have been brought by DWI- Drinking Water Inspectorate. The bug, which causes gastrointestinal issues, can be found during routine testing and […]

 

Being overweight – not just obese – kills millions a year, say experts – The Guardian

On June 15, 2017, in News, by Erik

Despite the more negative connotations associated with being obese, just being overweight can also be deadly. Being overweight can cause heart disease even without being obese. Using Body Mass Index (BMI) can give a somewhat accurate risk assessment to a greater population, as opposed to using it on an individual basis. BMI over 25, but […]

 

Election 2017: Liberal Democrat candidate claims ‘tap water is changing people’s sexuality’ – The Independent

On June 6, 2017, in News, by Erik

When asked about her party’s leader, Tim Farron, who refused to say if he believed gay sex is a sin, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Susan King said she believes female hormones polluting the water supply have influenced people’s sexuality. Ms. King once worked for the National Pure Water Association, and claims her opinion is based […]

 

‘The worst day of our lives’ Parents share swimming pool filter warning after six-year-old daughter nearly drowns – goodtoknow

On June 6, 2017, in News, by Erik

Alex Morgans’ daughter was almost killed while swimming in a pool and her hair getting stuck in the filter. She was under water for 2 minutes. After getting taken out of the pool she was given cpr and straight to the hospital where she was taken for close observation. She took to social media to […]