Woman hears kitchen tap running at midnight—not prepared for what she finds
It's not unusual for cats to be awake at night or early in the morning. However, sometimes there could be other reasons behind this behavior.
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California's largest reservoir sees water levels continue to swell
A deluge of rainfall in the western U.S. has seen Shasta Lake rise by nearly 10 feet in the last week alone.
Putin allies face crisis as they run out of water
The water supply in the city of Sevastopol is shut off Tuesday and Wednesday due to pollution in the area.
Satellite images show China's dam threatening neighbors' fresh water supply
China's new dam projects in the Himalayas could threaten the fresh water supply of millions downstream.
Frozen water discovered on Mars could fill Red Sea
"If this is ice, it would represent the most substantial low-latitude ice ever detected on Mars," scientist Gareth A. Morgan said.
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Plan to save Great Salt Lake as water levels drop slammed as "inadequate"
Falling Great Salt Lake water levels have been a concern since hitting a record low in November 2022.
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Lake Mead set for big drop in water levels in 2024
New projections say that by the end of December 2024, the reservoir could be not much higher than the lowest level it ever recorded.
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Hidden shipwreck revealed by Lake Erie's "extremely low" water levels
Some researchers believe that there are more shipwrecks beneath Lake Erie than in the Bermuda triangle.
Texas residents told to boil water due to "mechanical failure"
Customers in Hays County were warned that "harmful bacteria and other microbes" may be present in the water from their faucets.
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Bottom of Lake Erie revealed by rare phenomenon
Extremely strong winds and blizzards have pushed back the waters of Lake Erie, revealing gigantic rocky structures.
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Crop yields at risk in Kansas, Nebraska and Texas, scientists warn
As drought worsens because of climate change, the groundwater supply could be in real trouble.
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Lake Mead infestation could impact water 800 miles away
The invasive species, quagga mussels, can cause millions of dollars in damage.
Joe Biden suffers stinging lawsuit loss
A judge ruled on Monday that the administration lacked the authority to implement regulations intended to make dishwashers and washing machines more efficient.
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Chemists warn bottled water 100 times worse for plastic than thought
The water tested was found to contain 240,000 plastic particles per liter on average, scientists warn.
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How the "snow drought" will impact California reservoirs
Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains is 38 percent of normal levels or below.
Rescue dog's reaction to seeing the sea for the first time melts hearts
"I wish all dogs could live a life filled with love and adventure like this," one user said.
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How Lake Powell water levels changed in a year
Lake Powell water levels saw a sharp increase this year, due to a record amount of snowpack in the Colorado Rockies.
Florida residents told to boil drinking water out of "abundance of caution"
Residents of more than 23,000 properties near Tampa have been urged to boil tap water after a main burst.
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How Lake Mead water levels changed after winter storm
Torrential rain from the offshore Pacific storm swept across the Southwest.
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Could Lake Mead end up drying out like the ill-fated Aral Sea?
The Aral Sea, which used to be the fourth-largest lake in the world, has slowly shrunk to a mere fraction of its size due to poor water management.
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How California reservoirs changed after winter storm
The moisture-laden storm is only the most recent that has aided California reservoirs.
Florida man missing after kayak found broken in two: Coast guard
Eiffel Gilyana was a prominent member of his local fitness community and had previously worked with the U.S. military in Iraq.
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How Lake Mead Water Levels Changed in a Year
Throughout 2023 Lake Mead's water levels have replenished—but experts warn we are not out of the woods yet.
Surprising video reveals that you can hear temperature
"Prepare to have your mind blown," a TikToker revealed.
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Lake Mead water levels get great news
The lake could rise an additional 10 feet given recent water conservation deals.
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Colorado River crisis fueled by ignored 1916 study, says hydrologist
One expert believes the Colorado River Commission made a dire mistake when divvying up the water.
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Lake Mead water levels hit a rare milestone
The water levels surpassed an unexpected mark last Saturday.
Rescue greyhound develops unexpected craving to owner's confusion: "Spicy"
Whizz's owner told Newsweek: "I was surprised when I looked up and saw him enjoying a few sips of soda water."
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Lake Mead deal to save 100,000 acre-feet of water in Colorado Rivers
The reservoir gets its supply of water from the Colorado River, which has dropped in flow by 20 percent in the last century.
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Lake Superior study reveals 3-billion-year secret about Earth
Sulfur cycles can reveal insight into the biochemistry of Earth's ancient ocean.