Water bills could soar after General Election as firms insist they need more money to fix pipes and sewage spills
A DELAYED verdict on water bill price rules will be of big interest to Labour — as well as to hedge funds. Water regulator Ofwat…
Supreme Court ruling could jeopardize California environmental rules
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling will probably pave the way for more legal challenges — and potential setbacks — for California’s groundbreaking clean air…
Holiday warning in European hotspots as water cut off after temperatures hit 50C
Holiday hotspots across Europe are increasingly becoming impacted by crazy weather conditions including drought, wildfires and extreme heat — here's what you need to know…
Water groups ‘facing lawsuits’ and ‘prisons near capacity’
A late intervention in the election campaign by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson leads a number of the papers. The Daily Telegraph says Mr Johnson…
Supreme Court empowers cities to ban homeless encampments
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, June 30. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
More than 100 dolphins stranded in shallow water off Cape Cod, Mass.
1 of 5 | More than 100 Atlantic white-sided dolphins are stranded in shallow water off Cape Cod, Mass., in what one non-profit animal protection…
Diiv on addiction, shoegaze and ‘Frog in Boiling Water’
Two days before they’re due to play the first date of a headlining theater tour, the members of the rock band Diiv are sitting around…
Island in Greece declares emergency due to water shortage amid deadly heatwave
The General Secretariat of Civil Protection has declared a 'state of emergency' on a Greek island due to a shortage of water in the blistering…
Sleeping on Water: A marine biologist in Namibia | Water
From aquaphobe to sea bird conservationist, Priskilla Nghaangulwa had to reinvent herself on the seas off Namibia. Growing up in Namibia’s desert interiors, Priskilla Nghaangulwa…
California clean water solutions will cost $11.5 billion
California has made significant progress helping small communities address problems of contaminated drinking water, but the costs of bringing safe tap water to hundreds of…
'Magical' island dubbed 'Hawaii of Europe' boasts lush mountains and turquoise water
Whether you're after a week of hiking above the clouds, or a chilled getaway lying on the beach - there's an island not so far…
Kenya police fire water cannons and tear gas at finance bill protesters | Protests
NewsFeedKenyan police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons at protesters angry over tax rises and spending cuts being voted on in parliament. There…
Designer Mia Lehrer has left her imprint on the L.A. landscape
Mia Lehrer, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Nov. 8. Few are the corners of L.A. that don’t bear the imprint…
Synchronized swimming is even more impressive when you learn its history
Book Review Swimming Pretty: The Untold Story of Women in Water By Vicki ValosikLiveright: 432 pages, $28.99If you buy books linked on our site, The…
California legislators reject proposal to limit water well-drilling
Over the past several years, California’s water managers have seen a pattern emerge in farming areas of the Central Valley: Even as declining groundwater levels…
Ryder and Chase Dodd selected to U.S. Olympic water polo team
In a sport where physicality and experience matter in international competition, the U.S. men’s water polo team revealed on Tuesday that a roster spot for…
In Southern California, the water drama never dies
Drought or no drought, El Niño or La Niña — the Golden State’s water warriors always find a way to make life interesting. The latest…
Rep. Maxine Waters tells judge of ‘nightmares’ after threats
Rep. Maxine Waters stood at the podium in front of a federal judge to tell him of the nightmares that stemmed from a Texas man’s…
Often-overlooked English beach reveals plans to open new ‘water attraction’ with cafe and 93 chalets
A MAJOR refurb of an often-overlooked English beach has been revealed - including plans for an eye-catching water sports park. Locals in Romney Marsh could…
Despite investigation, leader of water agency says agenda unchanged
In the three years that Adel Hagekhalil has led California’s largest urban water supplier, the general manager has sought to focus on adaptation to climate…