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Safety experts have issued warning against swimming in disused quarries because of the freezing temperatures. While a cold swim might be refreshing, the waters in most quarries are cold enough to cause hypothermia and ultimately death. For more on why you shouldn’t swim in quarries and reservoirs, click here:: ‘I never knew cold water could […]
A new analysis suggests that the already stressed water supplies of the Middle East will continue to deteriorate over the next 25 years. This shortage is not only due to climate change, but also the overpopulation of cities. This will harm the area economically, as many crops are going dry and many industries cannot function […]
As a means to save resources, the US astronauts on the International Space Station have resumed recycling their urine into drinking water using a filtration system. This is used as a means to reduce the amount of supply runs back down to Earth. It is interesting to note that Russian crew members do not partake […]
After heavy rains hit Sydney, Australia, the giant Warragamba Dam overflowed and is expected to cause minor flooding. While the flooding is said to be less than what was forecasted, residents are encouraged to take proper precautions to prepare, especially those living near the Yarramundi, North Richmond, and Windsor bridges. For more on this story, […]
Tens of thousands of anti-water water protesters marched the streets of Dublin to speak against Irish Water charges for their service. The Right2Water group estimated the march to be 80,000 strong. Over 57% of Irish residents are not paying the water bills they are currently receiving. For more on this story, please click here:: Tens […]
United Utilities gave notice to a number of areas within Lancashire that is safe to use their tap water without needing to boil. This comes after finding out weeks ago that a parasite strain had been discovered in the water supply. Lancashire residents are encourage to check their postcode online at unitedutilities.com to see if […]
Coca-Cola announced that they will beat their 2020 water replenishment goal by the end of this year. Coca-Cola returned approximately 126.7 billion liters of water used in its manufacturing processes back to the communities and nature they took it from. For more on this water goal and others Coca-Cola has for water conservation and replenishment, […]
Rajendra Singh, winner of the Stockholm Water Prize, stated that water is a basic human right and that corporations were not the answer to the global water crisis. “Nature cannot fufill greed,” said Singh. “Without the clean flow of the river you can’t ensure the human right.” For more on Singh’s movement, please click here:: […]
Citizens and UK tourists of Waikiki in Hawaii stayed away from its usually crowded beaches due to a half-million gallon sewage spill in Ala Moana Beach Park. The heavy rain from Tropical Storm Kilo caused manhole covers to overflow with sewage, which then flooded near the beach area. Officials are testing these flood areas for […]
Experts from the World Resources Institute state that over half of the 33 countries expected to face high water stress by 2040 are located in the Middle East. Due to the lack of surface water and high water demand, countries such as Qatar, Israel, and Kuwait will face high water stress in 25 years. For […]
