Category: Water

What to Know About Hiking in Areas Prone to Flash Floods

The New York Times – Travel:
Canyons, small streams and dry creek beds in the West can be deceptively dangerous, trapping hikers when rainfall upstream causes rapidly rising water.
This Canal System Transformed Arizona. It’s Now in Jeopardy.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Decades ago, the state won funding for a massive Colorado River project by agreeing to be first in line for cuts at a time of deep drought. The Trump administration says that time has come.
6 Wild Swimming Spots For Open Water Escape in the U.S.

The New York Times – Travel:
A summer swim in wild waters can bring escape and exhilaration. Here are six places on state and national park land across the United States to backstroke, butterfly or just beat the heat.
Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path, Now Open to All

The New York Times – Travel:
Paul Theroux traced the British coastline in 1982 for his book ‘The Kingdom by the Sea.’ This year he walked parts of the new King Charles III England Coast Path, a continuous route along the country’s seashore.
Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for millions of people and cut electricity from the dam.
Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers.
Beyond Amsterdam and Venice: 6 Delightful European Canal Cities

The New York Times – Travel:
From culture in Hamburg to sweet confections in Aveiro, the charms of these places are revealed as you drift down uncrowded waterways.
Immaculate Wilderness, Uncertain Future: Paddling the Boundary Waters

The New York Times – Business:
A proposed copper mine in northern Minnesota has become a battleground for politicians and environmentalists — and a pressing reason to explore the waterways.
Microsoft Pledged to Save Water. In the A.I. Era, It Expects Water Use to Soar.

Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages.
Tips to Avoid Stomach Trouble When You Travel

Some people have guts of steel, while others are … a little more sensitive. Here are tips for preventing stomach discomfort and motion sickness on trips.
Hotels on Grand Canyon’s South Rim to Reopen After Water Line Repairs

The National Park Service said hotels on the South Rim could again welcome guests starting on Wednesday after repairs to a broken water pipeline.
Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy

Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.