After a fight over water on the day of the Lahaina fire, the governor says the state has “tipped too far” in trying to preserve water.
Tag: Water
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‘Splash Spots’ Reinvent the Hydrant Spray Cap and Save Water
A staple of summer in the city lets children have fun without depleting firefighters’ water supply.
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Iced Coffee and Flip-Flops as Europe Broils? Not So Fast, Americans.
As large numbers of U.S. tourists visit Europe during a record hot summer, their efforts to stay cool are running up against cultural norms.
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In France, Some Public Pools Are Victims of Budget Woes
As temperatures rise, a vast but aging system is feeling the strains of rising energy costs, increasing water scarcity and mounting pressure on public budgets.
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As Inferno Grew, Lahaina’s Water System Collapsed
Firefighters who rushed to contain the Maui wildfire found that hydrants were running dry, forcing crews to embark instead on a perilous rescue mission.