Tag: Water
Long-term water problems in Björna | SVT News
Before test results can show that the water in Björna is serviceable, those who live in central areas are asked to boil their drinking water to remove any bacteria, viruses…
The drought in France’s Loire river valley also threatens wine growers, and the fields are not allowed to be watered – see how low the water is already flowing
In the last week, it has rained in France, but the drops brought only a small relief to the record drought. Almost the entire country is in a state of…
7000 year old Spanish “Stonehenge” emerged from the water
The severe drought in Europe has caused many watercourses to drop sharply. But one effect of the water level being reduced is that historical objects that were hidden at the…
Drought 2022: 93 departments on alert, map of water restrictions
DROUGHT. In France, 93 out of 96 departments are on drought red alert, at the “crisis” level. Check the map to find out which departments are affected and what restrictions…
The water of the oceans would come from asteroids according to a new study
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Faced with the lack of water, experts are looking for alternatives for agriculture
What solutions for farmers faced with the lack of water? The stakes are now crucial, in this year of historic drought and while France is hosting the International Congress of…
Continued flooding: “Properties have water left”
The heavy rain and hail that fell in Båstad in Scania on Thursday has led to extensive flooding. Many basements have been flooded and during the night the rescue service…
The Tibetan plateau, the “water tower of Asia”, threatened by global warming
The Tibetan Plateau is home to the sources of major rivers and rivers in Asia. A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals that with global warming, the resources…
historic drought in the Colorado River Basin
Towards new water restrictions in the western United States and Mexico. A historic drought is affecting the Colorado River Basin and supplies are at an all-time low. With our correspondent…
ProRail expects more rail freight traffic due to low water level
“It is getting busier on the railways,” says a spokesperson for ProRail. “As a rail manager, we try to distribute the capacity on the track as well as possible.” It…