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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 4 series branded 'instant hit' as viewers gripped by harrowing scenes

Viewers have praised the new Channel 4 drama 'Dirty Business' for its gripping portrayal of real events surrounding pollution in water systems in England.

Feb 24 • 12:58 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The mysterious donor had only one request: take the gold and fix the sewage system

A mysterious donor anonymously gifted the city of Osaka, Japan, 21 kilograms of gold bars worth $3.6 million, requesting that the money be used to repair the city's neglected water and sewage systems.

Feb 24 • 04:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dirty Business cast list: Who stars in the new Channel 4 drama?

The article discusses the cast of the new Channel 4 drama 'Dirty Business', which explores the impacts of sewage pollution in England's water systems.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Children of Gaza are living in difficult conditions and a harsh reality

Children in Gaza are enduring dire humanitarian conditions due to the Israeli war, suffering from the collapse of health, water, and education systems.

Feb 23 • 14:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Failures of water supply and sewage systems in Vilnius district

There have been recent failures in water supply and sewage systems in residential areas of the Vilnius district.

Feb 15 • 16:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: GWL Deploys 200 Service Personnel to Recover GH¢866m Debt, Boost Digital Payments

Ghana Water Limited has launched an initiative deploying 200 service personnel to recover GH¢866 million in debts and promote digital payment systems.

Feb 13 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prolagos intensifies preparations for Carnival

Prolagos is enhancing its water and sewage systems in preparation for a tourist peak during the Carnival season in Brazil.

Feb 13 • 03:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: AU Summit - African Leaders Arrive in Addis Ababa for 39th Assembly

African leaders are gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union, focusing on sustainable water availability and sanitation systems.

Feb 12 • 17:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul announced an investment of 453 million dollars for water infrastructure projects

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of 453 million dollars in water infrastructure projects, aimed at enhancing drinking water and wastewater systems across the state.

Feb 8 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Researchers from the University of Bonn Develop a Fish-Inspired Filter That Removes 99% of Microplastics from Washing Machine Water

A team of scientists from the University of Bonn has created an innovative washing machine filter that can eliminate over 99% of microplastics released during the washing cycle, inspired by natural filtration systems used by certain fish.

Feb 6 • 19:59 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

A drop of water on sweatpants will also ruin it, says a blogger with autism, which her two children also have

Adéla Němec Jílková, a mother of three sons including two on the autism spectrum, shares her experiences of navigating school inclusion and public systems while emphasizing the positive aspects of her children's diagnoses.

Feb 6 • 08:49 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Why China and Europe should care about Central Asia’s water crisis

The worsening water crisis in Central Asia poses strategic threats to global trade and energy systems, necessitating urgent attention from major powers like China and Europe.

Feb 2 • 21:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Could ancient 'qanats' be the answer to Iran's water crisis?

The article explores the potential role of ancient qanat irrigation systems in addressing Iran's current water crisis.

Feb 2 • 15:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Dangerous protozoa are moving to the northern hemisphere. Climate change is favorable to them

The article discusses the danger posed by certain species of amoeba to human health and how climate change facilitates their spread, along with the challenges of monitoring and detecting these organisms in water systems.

Jan 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Sewage: Who pays for the ibuprofen in the water?

The article discusses the EU Directive 2024/3019 regarding municipal wastewater treatment aimed at improving the removal of micro-pollutants, like pharmaceutical residues, from sewage systems in light of its impending national legal implementation.

Jan 11 • 14:29 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Chrudim Waterworks want to take control of water and sewage systems. The general meeting will decide

The Chrudim Waterworks are seeking control over local water and sewage systems, with a decision to be made at an upcoming general meeting.

Jan 9 • 12:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British Gas' boiler warning to thousands of homes this week

British Gas has warned that approximately 54,000 households may need assistance with heating and hot water systems due to predicted freezing temperatures.

Jan 3 • 14:14 UTC

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