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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Official in Florida: DeSantis Signed Two Environmental Protection Laws That Come into Effect in July

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two laws aimed at environmental protection, focusing on coastal resilience and water resource management.

Mar 23 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

Europe condemns Iranian 'random' strikes and calls for the neutralization of energy and water facilities

The European Council condemned Iran's 'random' military strikes in the Middle East and urged the protection of energy and water infrastructures.

Mar 19 β€’ 23:16 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

Heunicke reported on internal drinking water battle with Venstre. Now SF says he was hard to dance with himself

Environmental Minister Magnus Heunicke criticizes the Venstre party for obstructing better protection of drinking water, but SF points out that Heunicke's own party has also been slow in environmental matters.

Mar 17 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Generating wealth is the best way to face climate challenges

The article discusses the recent debate in Argentina regarding the amendment of the Glacier Law and addresses misconceptions about water protection related to glaciers.

Mar 16 β€’ 16:22 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Up to 8000 PLN for homeowners. Soon grants for micro-retention will start

A new program in Poland aims to provide grants to homeowners for investments that increase water retention on their properties, addressing local water resource protection and flood prevention.

Mar 16 β€’ 08:14 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Supreme Audit Office: It cost over seven billion, yet flood protection measures for water retention are not fully functional

The Supreme Audit Office reported inefficiencies in flood protection measures that have cost over seven billion crowns in Czechia.

Mar 16 β€’ 07:43 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

Residents complain about possible misleading information regarding water meter verification

Latvian residents have reported complaints to the Consumer Rights Protection Centre about potentially misleading practices related to water meter verification offers.

Mar 13 β€’ 10:22 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» LSM
National & Local

PTAC warns: Residents are misled about supposedly mandatory water meter verification or replacement

The Latvian Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) has warned residents that they are being misled by companies claiming that verification or replacement of water meters is mandatory.

Mar 13 β€’ 07:26 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A player hit a water pipe while playing paddle and flooded the entire court

A paddle game in Quilmes was interrupted when a player accidentally broke a fire protection capsule, flooding the court.

Mar 12 β€’ 16:46 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In Santo Domingo, a protection action is presented to request the review of the new drinking water tariff

Residents of Santo Domingo de los Colorados have filed a legal action demanding the revision of a recently approved water tariff that significantly increased charges for drinking water and sewage services.

Mar 7 β€’ 19:58 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Bassin d'Arcachon: oyster farmers ask for the sustainability of the water monitoring system in the lagoon

Oyster farmers in the Bassin d'Arcachon are calling for the continuation of a water monitoring system to protect against contamination.

Mar 5 β€’ 13:24 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested for mistreatment after leaving dog without food and water in the interior of SP

A 43-year-old man was arrested in Rio Claro, SΓ£o Paulo, for neglecting his dog, which was found malnourished and ill due to lack of food and water.

Mar 4 β€’ 12:17 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Photo] 'Senators, please do not defecate in the water'

Argentina's glacier protection law has sparked controversy after passing the Senate, with environmental groups protesting against the regulatory relaxations that threaten water resources.

Feb 27 β€’ 05:06 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Reform of the glacier law: a setback that affects sources of life

The article discusses a proposed reform to Argentina's glacier law, raising concerns about its implications for water sources and environmental protection.

Feb 26 β€’ 23:08 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Glaciers, mining, and water resources: the keys to the modification being discussed in the Senate

The Argentine Senate is set to vote on a modification of the Glacier Protection Law, driven by government claims that it hinders key industries like mining.

Feb 26 β€’ 18:47 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

12 Greenpeace activists were arrested for jumping the fences of Congress and also a cameraman

Twelve Greenpeace activists were detained during a protest at Argentina's Congress against glacier law reform, highlighting concerns over water protection.

Feb 26 β€’ 11:35 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Oko.press
National & Local

Do Water Management Agencies Contradict Themselves? Two Lists of Investments and Major Confusion (Which We Clarify)

Poland's water management agency has published two conflicting lists regarding water reservoirs and hydroelectric projects, raising questions about their policies.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:33 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

"With this plan, we protect your home": The government aims to intensify the fight against water

The Danish government has announced a new climate adaptation plan proposing an investment of 14.9 billion kroner for coastal protection measures between 2029 and 2040.

Feb 23 β€’ 12:08 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Water-resistant cell phones: understand why the protection does not last forever

The article explains that the water and dust resistance ratings of mobile phones, such as IP67 and IP68, are not permanent and can degrade over time due to everyday use and wear.

Feb 23 β€’ 08:03 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Burkina Faso: several dozen deaths in a new jihadist attack near Fada N'Gourma

A new jihadist attack in eastern Burkina Faso resulted in between 60 and 70 deaths, targeting a base of the combat units responsible for water and forest protection.

Feb 19 β€’ 04:12 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Region has 11 beaches internationally recognized with the Blue Flag seal

Eleven beaches in the RegiΓ£o dos Lagos, Brazil, have received the international Blue Flag award for the 2025/2026 season, highlighting advancements in water quality and environmental protection.

Feb 19 β€’ 03:03 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Life & Tech

Anti-fog and UV protection: Discover the bestselling polarized swimming goggles on Amazon for less than you think

The article highlights the importance of polarized swimming goggles for outdoor activities, particularly for swimming in open water or public pools, and features the discounted Zionor G1 goggles from Amazon.

Feb 18 β€’ 05:45 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The municipal company cannot hide behind the privacy protection of contractors

A citizen has requested public information from a municipal water and sewage company regarding its activities related to a local referendum, but the company provided anonymized documents citing privacy protection.

Feb 17 β€’ 03:50 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

A coastal protection dam is being formed in the Curonian Spit: it will stop the flow of salty water

A coastal protection dam project at the Curonian Spit aims to reduce coastal erosion and protect the sensitive ecosystem of the Curonian Lagoon.

Feb 11 β€’ 08:47 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

"It's Getting Very Tense": A 'Big Clash' Between Macronists Over Ecology in the Assembly

There was a significant altercation among Macronist deputies in the French Assembly regarding an ecological proposal about water protection.

Feb 10 β€’ 15:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Hinkley Point C plan could save 90% of fish being sucked into pipes, study finds

A study indicates that a proposed 'fish disco' system at Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant could prevent 90% of fish from being drawn into its water intake pipes, though it comes with a hefty Β£700 million price tag.

Feb 10 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Didymoteicho: Authorities on alert, recommendations to avoid flooded areas

Local authorities in Didymoteicho are urging residents to avoid flooded areas as water levels rise due to uncontrolled water discharges from Bulgaria.

Feb 8 β€’ 13:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus: A phone designed to endure and make calls without the internet

Xiaomi's 'Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus' focuses on durability as a competitive advantage, featuring Gorilla Glass protection, IP68 and IP69K ratings for water and dust resistance, a massive 6500mAh battery, and the ability to make voice calls directly without internet.

Feb 5 β€’ 05:55 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
National & Local

Zadar will be the center of the largest EU projects for marine protection and blue economy for six years

Croatia has become the regional hub of the European EIT Water community of knowledge and innovations, marking its first time as a regional coordination center within the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for marine protection and the development of the blue economy.

Feb 3 β€’ 10:19 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

EYDAP's response to Doukas: "The protection of water requires responsibility from everyone"

EYDAP addressed allegations made by Haris Doukas, emphasizing the importance of rational water usage by large consumers and confirming the approved pricing policies until 2029.

Feb 3 β€’ 09:41 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ iRozhlas
National & Local

Energy workers protect the Dukovany nuclear power plant from frost. They spray cold water on the cooling towers

Energy workers are spraying cold water on the cooling towers of the Dukovany nuclear power plant to protect it from frost.

Jan 12 β€’ 19:12 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
National & Local

Protection of the Gacka Removed from Agenda: City Council of Otočac Refuses to Discuss Revitalization of the River

The City Council of Otočac has decided not to include a proposal to protect and fully revitalize the Gacka River on its agenda, a shocking decision given the river's ongoing vulnerability to water extraction pressures.

Jan 9 β€’ 18:25 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

Blackout Preparedness – How to Prepare Optimally

A widespread blackout in southwest Berlin left 45,000 households without electricity, prompting the Federal Office for Civil Protection to recommend stockpiling water, food, and batteries as the next outage is uncertain.

Jan 5 β€’ 14:23 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
Crime & Justice

Water Protection: Ship Discharges Dirty Wastewater into the Danube

A passenger ship discharged polluted wastewater into the Danube, exceeding permissible pollution levels by over three times, due to inadequate treatment in its onboard sewage facility.

Dec 29 β€’ 10:52 UTC

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