One district has gotten tough with residents who repeatedly flout the rules: Their taps have been slowed to trickle.
Tag: Water
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Afghanistan Tries to Stamp Out Opium Again
The multibillion-dollar trade has survived previous bans. Now, the Taliban are going after solar-powered water pumps to try to dry up poppy crops in the middle of a national economic crisis.
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How to Survive an Extreme Heat Wave
As temperatures reach record highs, here’s guidance on coping with extreme heat.
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To Save Water Amid a Megadrought, Las Vegas Outlaws Grass
With drought and growth taking a toll on the Colorado River, the source of 90 percent of the region’s water, a new law mandates the removal of turf, patch by patch.
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City Living, With Less Water
Los Angeles and Santiago are two of the latest cities to impose strict water restrictions in an effort to avoid disastrous shortages in the future.