RegardingWater
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Teacher of geography and urban planning reposting news/ideas on the role and fate of water in our world.
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The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) clearly states that "Watershed management & headwaters protection is the priority. Forests will be managed with this as the highest priority (including water storage, recharge & release functions).
#AbPoli #ActionAlert
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#AbPoli #ActionAlert
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West Fraser's request to increase logging by 32% should NOT be approved. ACT TODAY.
The Minister of Forestry and Parks must ensure that West Fraser's request for a 32% increase in logging is denied. Any changes to annual cut levels must be informed by science, and must prioritize wat...
action.cpaws.org
August 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) clearly states that "Watershed management & headwaters protection is the priority. Forests will be managed with this as the highest priority (including water storage, recharge & release functions).
#AbPoli #ActionAlert
action.cpaws.org/page/175988/...
#AbPoli #ActionAlert
action.cpaws.org/page/175988/...
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Some of the most successful resistance to "AI" is coming in the form of communities organizing against data centers, precisely on the grounds of their impact on local water and electrical grids.
@karenhao.bsky.social documents this extensively in Empire of AI
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@karenhao.bsky.social documents this extensively in Empire of AI
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Empire of AI by Karen Hao: 9780593657508 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A New York Times Notable Book • An Instant New York Times Bestseller “A bestselling page-turner that has made waves not just in Silicon Valley but around the world . . . With Empire of AI,...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Some of the most successful resistance to "AI" is coming in the form of communities organizing against data centers, precisely on the grounds of their impact on local water and electrical grids.
@karenhao.bsky.social documents this extensively in Empire of AI
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@karenhao.bsky.social documents this extensively in Empire of AI
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Highly recommend setting aside some time to read the full investigation into Oregon's AI-fueled toxic drinking water crisis by @rollingstone.com and @thefern.org
It’s one of the most important pieces of accountability reporting I’ve seen this year
It’s one of the most important pieces of accountability reporting I’ve seen this year
‘The precedent is Flint’: How Oregon’s data center boom is supercharging a water crisis | Food and Environment Reporting Network
In the spring of 2022, Jim Doherty kept having the same conversation with folks at the only grocery store in Boardman, his eastern Oregon hometown, or at the grain depot where he picked up food for…
thefern.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Highly recommend setting aside some time to read the full investigation into Oregon's AI-fueled toxic drinking water crisis by @rollingstone.com and @thefern.org
It’s one of the most important pieces of accountability reporting I’ve seen this year
It’s one of the most important pieces of accountability reporting I’ve seen this year
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“She never lingered in despair. She focused on what could be done.”
time.com/7333425/jane...
time.com/7333425/jane...
Leonardo DiCaprio Honors Jane Goodall at Her Funeral
Jane Goodall was remembered for her lifelong message of science, compassion, and hope at a service in Washington
time.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
“She never lingered in despair. She focused on what could be done.”
time.com/7333425/jane...
time.com/7333425/jane...
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Privatised water companies can't even supply clean drinking water. They've taken billions out of British consumers and left us with crumbling infrastructure and organisations saddled with huge debts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water for 6m people
The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Privatised water companies can't even supply clean drinking water. They've taken billions out of British consumers and left us with crumbling infrastructure and organisations saddled with huge debts.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Cholera is once again threatening thousands of lives in Haiti because people lack access to the most basic services: clean water, sanitation, and medical care.
Urgent, coordinated action is needed to restore access to safe water and sanitation.
Urgent, coordinated action is needed to restore access to safe water and sanitation.
Haiti: Cholera Resurgence Threatens Vulnerable Communities
A resurgence of cholera in Haiti's West department underscores the urgent need for coordinated, long-term action to restore basic water and sanitation systems.
www.hrw.org
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Cholera is once again threatening thousands of lives in Haiti because people lack access to the most basic services: clean water, sanitation, and medical care.
Urgent, coordinated action is needed to restore access to safe water and sanitation.
Urgent, coordinated action is needed to restore access to safe water and sanitation.
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Water companies ordered to clean up hundreds of water sources across England found to contain toxic PFAS forever chemicals, with levels rising at some sites, reports Watershed's @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Drinking Water Inspectorate ordered action over ‘forever chemicals’ risk
Analysis finds regulator for England and Wales raised issues with untreated water at facilities serving millions
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Water companies ordered to clean up hundreds of water sources across England found to contain toxic PFAS forever chemicals, with levels rising at some sites, reports Watershed's @rachelsalvidge.bsky.social:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"We should no longer be making PFAS"
Water UK's David Henderson tells Nick Robinson removing PFAS from water sources is so hard we should talk about a ban on forever chemicals, not a clean up.
Our story on the DWI ordering water firms to act on PFAS in water sources made the Today Programme.
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Water UK's David Henderson tells Nick Robinson removing PFAS from water sources is so hard we should talk about a ban on forever chemicals, not a clean up.
Our story on the DWI ordering water firms to act on PFAS in water sources made the Today Programme.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"We should no longer be making PFAS"
Water UK's David Henderson tells Nick Robinson removing PFAS from water sources is so hard we should talk about a ban on forever chemicals, not a clean up.
Our story on the DWI ordering water firms to act on PFAS in water sources made the Today Programme.
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Water UK's David Henderson tells Nick Robinson removing PFAS from water sources is so hard we should talk about a ban on forever chemicals, not a clean up.
Our story on the DWI ordering water firms to act on PFAS in water sources made the Today Programme.
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Will the New York City Department of Environmental Protection officially announce a new initiative to reduce road salt usage in the Croton watershed by March 27, 2025? #6e0dd884a75822aff39d12ef3ba2411e90f3e76e891e45ed08a3e6ba0925648b
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May 26, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Will the New York City Department of Environmental Protection officially announce a new initiative to reduce road salt usage in the Croton watershed by March 27, 2025? #6e0dd884a75822aff39d12ef3ba2411e90f3e76e891e45ed08a3e6ba0925648b
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The Ohio River is one of the most important major waterways in the U.S., and one of the only ones without a federal plan or dedicated funding for watershed protection, restoration, and infrastructure investment. The Ohio River Basin Alliance wants to change that: www.post-gazette.com/opinion/edit...
Editorial: The Ohio River basin is essential to America’s economy and environment. It needs more attention from Washington
What do Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Columbus, Asheville and Huntsville, along with thousands of smaller communities in between, all...
www.post-gazette.com
June 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The Ohio River is one of the most important major waterways in the U.S., and one of the only ones without a federal plan or dedicated funding for watershed protection, restoration, and infrastructure investment. The Ohio River Basin Alliance wants to change that: www.post-gazette.com/opinion/edit...
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Reflect on big progress made over the course of the past year with The City of Austin's Watershed Protection Department 2024 Annual Report! 🌊 Discover how we tackled flooding, erosion, & water pollution to make Austin safer & more resilient.
👉 Read it here: wpdatx.my.canva.site/2024
👉 Read it here: wpdatx.my.canva.site/2024
April 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Reflect on big progress made over the course of the past year with The City of Austin's Watershed Protection Department 2024 Annual Report! 🌊 Discover how we tackled flooding, erosion, & water pollution to make Austin safer & more resilient.
👉 Read it here: wpdatx.my.canva.site/2024
👉 Read it here: wpdatx.my.canva.site/2024
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For a self-paced, solid, background and certification in how watershed protection works--the EPA's Watershed Academy is worth a look! Find the flyer here: www.epa.gov/sites/defaul...
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November 16, 2024 at 2:18 PM
For a self-paced, solid, background and certification in how watershed protection works--the EPA's Watershed Academy is worth a look! Find the flyer here: www.epa.gov/sites/defaul...
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Our FREE Summer Environmental Academy is now accepting applications for our rescheduled dates, July 8-10th! All 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students living in the Anacostia River watershed in DC, Prince George's County, or Montgomery County are eligible to apply. Visit www.anacostiaws.org/sea-summercamp
June 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Our FREE Summer Environmental Academy is now accepting applications for our rescheduled dates, July 8-10th! All 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students living in the Anacostia River watershed in DC, Prince George's County, or Montgomery County are eligible to apply. Visit www.anacostiaws.org/sea-summercamp
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“A data centre is not green, it's not good for the environment,” ... “It involves the destruction of large parcels of land and in this case mature forest, old growth forest, wetlands, [peat bog]. They use inordinate amounts of water for cooling and energy to run.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Data centre proposed for Saint John industrial park | CBC News
Beacon AI Centers and VoltaGrid plan to introduce the idea to area residents at an open house on Nov. 5 at the Lorneville Community Centre and are already trying to assure people that they will try to...
www.cbc.ca
November 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
“A data centre is not green, it's not good for the environment,” ... “It involves the destruction of large parcels of land and in this case mature forest, old growth forest, wetlands, [peat bog]. They use inordinate amounts of water for cooling and energy to run.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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"NYC Drinking Water Warning as Key Reservoirs Could Be Ditched" via www.newsweek.com/nyc-drinking... #water
NYC drinking water warning as key reservoirs could be ditched
The impacted reservoirs' rising salinity rate is partially due to road salt, a new study shows.
www.newsweek.com
May 6, 2025 at 12:26 AM
"NYC Drinking Water Warning as Key Reservoirs Could Be Ditched" via www.newsweek.com/nyc-drinking... #water
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Where does a western chemical plant that contaminated drinking water go next? To India
Where does a western chemical plant that contaminated drinking water go next? To India
Miteni factory closed after water pollution scandal but machinery and patents were bought and rebuilt by Indian company
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Where does a western chemical plant that contaminated drinking water go next? To India
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Why is this happening? Oklahoma has tens of thousands of abandoned, unplugged oil wells.
When oil companies dispose of wastewater by injecting into the ground, those wells provide pathways for the waste to shoot thousands of feet to the surface, contaminating drinking water sources along the way.
When oil companies dispose of wastewater by injecting into the ground, those wells provide pathways for the waste to shoot thousands of feet to the surface, contaminating drinking water sources along the way.
Toxic Wastewater From Oil Fields Keeps Pouring Out of the Ground. Oklahoma Regulators Failed to Stop It.
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, is spewing from old wells. Experts warn of a pollution crisis spreading underground and threatening Oklahoma’s…
www.propublica.org
November 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Why is this happening? Oklahoma has tens of thousands of abandoned, unplugged oil wells.
When oil companies dispose of wastewater by injecting into the ground, those wells provide pathways for the waste to shoot thousands of feet to the surface, contaminating drinking water sources along the way.
When oil companies dispose of wastewater by injecting into the ground, those wells provide pathways for the waste to shoot thousands of feet to the surface, contaminating drinking water sources along the way.
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A major shift in where L.A. gets water: The city will double the size of a project to transform wastewater into purified drinking water, producing enough for 500,000 people. The recycled water will allow L.A. to stop taking water from creeks that feed Mono Lake. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Los Angeles will nearly double recycled water for 500,000 residents
Los Angeles is set to double the size of a planned facility that will transform wastewater into purified drinking water, recycling enough water to meet the needs of 500,000 people.
www.latimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A major shift in where L.A. gets water: The city will double the size of a project to transform wastewater into purified drinking water, producing enough for 500,000 people. The recycled water will allow L.A. to stop taking water from creeks that feed Mono Lake. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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The Roadless Rule protects the quality and reliability of drinking water for millions of Americans. These untouched areas have tremendous importance for fish and wildlife, outdoor recreation, and much more. 🗣️ Tell the USDA to NOT rescind it! act.americanrivers.org/page/87510/a...
Take Action
Defend Roadless Rule protections for your clean water, rivers, and wildlife
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September 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The Roadless Rule protects the quality and reliability of drinking water for millions of Americans. These untouched areas have tremendous importance for fish and wildlife, outdoor recreation, and much more. 🗣️ Tell the USDA to NOT rescind it! act.americanrivers.org/page/87510/a...
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Of course, all of the water companies will be increasing their prices, not so that they can improve the quality of their services, so that they can increase their payouts to their investors. 😡😡😡
Thames Water ranked worst supplier in England as firms’ ratings hit record low
Environment Agency rates eight of nine companies as poor and needing improvement
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Of course, all of the water companies will be increasing their prices, not so that they can improve the quality of their services, so that they can increase their payouts to their investors. 😡😡😡
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For my PhD dissertation chapter, I spent months shadowing Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary folks trying to prevent this back in 2015 — fixing water quality, making more no-take areas. But we all saw the writing on the wall. All the "management" in the world can't stop a changing climate.💔
Breaking: Extreme ocean heat has eradicated key coral species in Florida from a 350-mile-long reef that protects coastal cities from storms, provides fisheries habitat. Scientists say reef-building elkhorn & staghorn corals are now "functionally extinct." Free link www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Heat Shock Tips Florida Corals to Extinction
Extreme ocean temperatures triggered the demise of coral species key to the health of a reef that protects the state’s cities from climate-driven storms.
www.bloomberg.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
For my PhD dissertation chapter, I spent months shadowing Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary folks trying to prevent this back in 2015 — fixing water quality, making more no-take areas. But we all saw the writing on the wall. All the "management" in the world can't stop a changing climate.💔
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As Iowa communities deal with polluted source water, they’re paying for water quality monitoring that the state won’t fund.
Iowa Counties Keep Water Quality Monitoring Afloat After State Funding Cuts - Inside Climate News
Polk County will invest $200,000 to help keep the network operational. It offers key information for a state struggling with water pollution from agricultural runoff.
insideclimatenews.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
As Iowa communities deal with polluted source water, they’re paying for water quality monitoring that the state won’t fund.
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Looking forward to a 4th term an IPCC Lead Author! I've dotted around a bit over the years:
AR4 - WG1 Radiative Forcing (focussing on land use)
AR5 - WG2 Terrestrial Ecosystems
AR6 - WG2 Water
AR7 - WG1 Global Projections
Always fantastic to work with international colleagues and learn from them
AR4 - WG1 Radiative Forcing (focussing on land use)
AR5 - WG2 Terrestrial Ecosystems
AR6 - WG2 Water
AR7 - WG1 Global Projections
Always fantastic to work with international colleagues and learn from them
Three University of Exeter scientists have been appointed as authors for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Seventh Assessment Report
Read more here 👇
Read more here 👇
Three Exeter experts appointed for new IPCC report
Three University of Exeter scientists have been appointed as authors for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Seventh Assessment Report. The IPCC is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate
news.exeter.ac.uk
September 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Looking forward to a 4th term an IPCC Lead Author! I've dotted around a bit over the years:
AR4 - WG1 Radiative Forcing (focussing on land use)
AR5 - WG2 Terrestrial Ecosystems
AR6 - WG2 Water
AR7 - WG1 Global Projections
Always fantastic to work with international colleagues and learn from them
AR4 - WG1 Radiative Forcing (focussing on land use)
AR5 - WG2 Terrestrial Ecosystems
AR6 - WG2 Water
AR7 - WG1 Global Projections
Always fantastic to work with international colleagues and learn from them
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Finally! This solar canal is fully live, and it has many benefits:
— saves water, by reducing evaporation
— avoids land use for solar
— it’s easy to connect to the grid
— provides clean energy
— more effiicent production: the water cools the panels
This is a no-brainer project.
— saves water, by reducing evaporation
— avoids land use for solar
— it’s easy to connect to the grid
— provides clean energy
— more effiicent production: the water cools the panels
This is a no-brainer project.
September 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Finally! This solar canal is fully live, and it has many benefits:
— saves water, by reducing evaporation
— avoids land use for solar
— it’s easy to connect to the grid
— provides clean energy
— more effiicent production: the water cools the panels
This is a no-brainer project.
— saves water, by reducing evaporation
— avoids land use for solar
— it’s easy to connect to the grid
— provides clean energy
— more effiicent production: the water cools the panels
This is a no-brainer project.
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Shocking but not surprising the way this government hands the dairy industry a licence to pollute👇
More than 3500 rivers, lakes and estuaries across Aotearoa are under pressure, with new data showing widespread faecal contamination and poor water quality — especially in areas of intensive land use.
More than 3500 rivers, lakes and estuaries across Aotearoa are under pressure, with new data showing widespread faecal contamination and poor water quality — especially in areas of intensive land use.
New data reveals widespread contamination in New Zealand's waterways
Two-thirds of monitored river sites and half of groundwater bores were affected by faecal contamination, while two-thirds of lakes were rated in poor or very poor condition.
www.1news.co.nz
September 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Shocking but not surprising the way this government hands the dairy industry a licence to pollute👇
More than 3500 rivers, lakes and estuaries across Aotearoa are under pressure, with new data showing widespread faecal contamination and poor water quality — especially in areas of intensive land use.
More than 3500 rivers, lakes and estuaries across Aotearoa are under pressure, with new data showing widespread faecal contamination and poor water quality — especially in areas of intensive land use.