A new rule revives an older set of protections for rivers, marshes and waterways, setting aside changes in the Obama and Trump administrations that led to years of legal wrangling.
Tag: Water
Indigenous Communities in Canada Still Await Safe Drinking Water
A legal victory last December raised hopes for an accelerated path to clean drinking water on Canadian reserves. But for many, the wait drags on.
French Police Guard Water as Seasonal Drought Intensifies
New reservoirs designed to supply French farms with water in increasingly arid growing seasons have attracted opposition from environmentalists.
Red Sea Coral Reefs Keep Thriving Despite Global Warming
As warming waters devastate coral around the world, the sea’s stunningly colorful reefs have been remarkably resilient. But pollution, mass tourism and overfishing put them at risk.
For Ukraine, Keeping the Lights On Is One of the Biggest Battles
This week’s missile assault by Russian forces has hit at least 15 energy facilities — some for the fifth or sixth time — forcing controlled blackouts in every part of the country.
How Droughts in Mexico Could Shape the Future of the Beer Industry
Brewers and other heavy water users have landed at the center of the climate fight in Mexico as the government and industry confront water shortages in the north.
Can the Rhine River Be Saved From Climate Change?
Germany has embarked on an ambitious and expensive effort to preserve the river’s historical role as a vital transportation link. But will it work?
Jordan Is Running Out of Water, a Grim Glimpse of the Future
The small Middle Eastern nation is already one of the driest countries in the world and rising heat, coupled with a growing population, is making things much worse.
Why Kherson, Bracing for Battle, Matters So Much to Russia and Ukraine
Both sides have given great weight to what happens in Kherson, a city of symbolic and strategic value, where conditions are increasingly dire for the thousands of people who remain.
Russian Missiles Deliver New Woe to Kyiv, Knocking Out Tap Water
Moscow kept up its campaign to destroy civilian infrastructure, in an apparent bid — so far unsuccessful — to break Ukrainian morale by making cities unlivable.