Category: Water

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.
6 Floating Hotels Where Gentle Waves Will Rock You to Sleep

Leave your worries on the shore at resorts in places like an azure Caribbean bay, a crystal-clear Cambodian river and a pristine Thai lake.
AI Data Centers Create Fury From Mexico to Ireland

As tech companies build data centers worldwide to advance artificial intelligence, vulnerable communities have been hit by blackouts and water shortages.
How Chile Embodies A.I.’s No-Win Politics

Political debates have flared across Chile over artificial intelligence. Should the nation pour billions into A.I. and risk public backlash, or risk being left behind?
Kayaking, Canoeing and Tubing in the Nebraska Sandhills

Deep in a sea of grass, you’ll find a surprising landscape of tiny towns, rolling dunes and sandy beaches nearly 1,000 miles from an ocean. Grab a tube.