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Kyoto from the Water: Sacred Sites and Sun-Dappled Canals

The Japanese city is famous for its temples and gardens, but it is laced with waterways that can offer a different, and no less enchanting, view.

By Patrick Scott

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6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild

Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers.

By Julia Webster Ayuso

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Spain Is Thirsty. Here’s How It Gets Water.

To supply water for a number of needs, from tourism to agriculture, the country and other dry nations are increasingly relying on desalination plants that convert seawater into fresh water.

By Stanley Reed and Rachel Chaundler

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Abnormally Dry Canada Taps U.S. Energy, Reversing Usual Flow

Lower-than-normal rain and snow have reduced Canada’s hydropower production, raising worries in the industry about the effects of climate change.

By Ivan Penn and Ruth Fremson

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