Waste from a diamond mine in South Africa grew ever higher as the ownership changed from De Beers to a billionaire to a Dubai-based retailer. The mining town paid the price.
Tag: Levees and Dams
Climate Change Is Ravaging the Colorado River. There’s a Model to Avert the Worst.
Success in the Yakima River Basin in Washington holds lessons for the seven states at war over water in the American West.
Heat and Drought in Europe Strain Energy Supply
The dry summer has reduced hydropower in Norway, threatened nuclear reactors in France and crimped coal transport in Germany. And that’s on top of Russian gas cuts.
Satellite Photos Show Lake Mead Water Levels Dangerously Low
New satellite images of the reservoir, a critical source of water for 25 million people, reveal dangerously low water levels.
A Painful Deadline Nears as Colorado River Reservoirs Run Critically Low
The federal government has told states to agree on urgent water cuts to ensure dams can keep generating power. Researchers say reductions once considered “unthinkable” may be necessary in the long term.
Ukrainians Flood Village of Demydiv to Keep Russians at Bay
The waters that poured into Demydiv were one of many instances of Ukraine wreaking havoc on its own territory to slow Russia’s advance. Residents couldn’t be happier. “We saved Kyiv,” one said.
Six Days Afloat in the Everglades
After a storm disrupted plans for a 99-mile paddling trek, a Times journalist’s time on the water took a more reflective turn. Come look and listen alongside him.
The U.S. Bombed a Dam in Syria That Was on a ‘No-Strike’ List
A military report warned that striking the giant structure could cause tens of thousands of deaths.
Brazil Flooding Kills at Least 20 and Displaces Thousands
In northeast Brazil, local officials say they have never before seen flooding on this scale. Tens of thousands were forced to flee their homes.
Beavers Re-emerge in Scotland, Drawing Ire of Farmers
Building dams that flood land, the beavers have infuriated farmers. Some have obtained permits to kill the animals — setting off outrage among conservationists.