23 h. ago EPA proposes limiting power of states and tribes to block major projects over water concerns

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing limiting the power of states some authorized Indian tribes under the Clean Water Act to block major projects like natural gas pipelines

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64 h. ago Kate Moss loses planning row over neighbour's renovation despite complaints it could ruin drinking water and leave sewage overflowing in their Cotswold village

Other Little Farringdon locals also joined Kate Moss's protest about the proposed works as they claimed it would cause sewage issues and worsen access to clean drinking water.

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4 d. ago I cleaned shower soap scum and hard water marks with 2 natural ingredients — no chemicals needed

Hhard water stains can be a real nightmare to clean, so I tried a solution using just two natural ingredients loved by cleaning fans

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6 d. ago Drinking water crisis blows up in India after deadly disease outbreaks

Confidence in safety of drinking water supply is eroding after sewage contamination causes deaths in Indore and typhoid outbreak in Gujarat

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8 d. ago Study reveals which airlines have the most contaminated water

The study was carried out by the Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity, which analyzed the results of 35,674 water tests taken over a period of three years

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8 d. ago Having coffee on your flight? The water might not be as clean as you think

The study was carried out by the Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity, which analyzed the results of 35,674 water tests taken over a period of three years

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9 d. ago Wash well – and don’t forget the lid: how to clean your reusable water bottle

Water bottles are the ‘perfect environment for bacteria to grow’ – as we’ve seen from the horror pics on social media. Follow these steps to stay cleanEnvironmentally friendly and convenient, reusable water bottles are on the rise. But on social media, people seem confused about how to clean them, and post horrifying pictures of mold growing inside.Water sourced from a municipal water supply is likely very clean, explains Kelly Reynolds at the University of Arizona, who studies water quality and disease transmission. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Smart sensor from Donegal helps protect clean water in Uganda

A smart sensor, developed in Donegal, is being used to detect faults in rural water supplies in Uganda.

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2 w. ago Young country diary: Our local river is clean again – and the birds are back too | Theo

River Wandle, south London: I can see the water from my bedroom window, the pollution has gone and it’s bursting with lifeMost mornings now, I peek out of my bedroom window and immediately feel happy. Right outside, the River Wandle is awake and bursting with life. The grey heron swoops down and swiftly lands with a big splash, then stands up, still as a statue. Once I spotted an electric-blue kingfisher zapping along so quickly that I could barely see it.Sadly, in February at half-term, there was a diesel leak into the river. A putrid stench came out of the water and the shock of the smell was overwhelming. The shimmering rainbow swirl of oil seemed to kill any fish that were in its path. My family and I were so worried, especially about the birds. The community worked together to clear the spill and monitor the river, and someone came to do a clean-up. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Thousands enjoy boxing day swims after major boost to water quality

The Government came in vowing to clean up the nation’s water, and last month figures showed that 93% of bathing sites meet standards for swimming - an improvement on last year

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4 w. ago ‘No water, no life’: Iraq’s Tigris River in danger of disappearing

Unless urgent action is taken life will be fundamentally altered for the ancient communities who live on its banksAs a leader of one of the oldest gnostic religions in the world, Sheikh Nidham Kreidi al-Sabahi must use only water taken from a flowing river, even for drinking.The 68-year-old has a long grey beard hanging over his simple tan robe and a white cap covering his equally long hair, which sheikhs are forbidden from cutting. He says he has never got ill from drinking water from the Tigris River and believes that as long as the water is flowing, it is clean. But the truth is that soon it may not be flowing at all. Continue reading...

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