Private firms apologized for not doing more to prevent the release of untreated sewage into rivers and seas and pledged to invest 10 billion pounds to fix the problem.
Category: Water
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When One Cold Plunge Isn’t Enough, Some People Do It Daily
The New York Times – Sports:For some, routine cold plunges have become one way to survive winter.
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Disney’s Splash Mountain Closed. Now Superfans Are Selling the Water.
The New York Times – Travel:Jars and bags of what sellers claim is water from the popular Florida attraction are being offered for sale online. The odd farewell comes as Disney takes steps to erase the ride’s racist back story.
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Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East
The New York Times – Business:After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.
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‘Avatar’: The Way of the Restroom
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The movie’s three-hour-plus run time, which includes scene after scene of churning seas, is a recipe for repeated bathroom breaks.
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How ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Solved the Problem of CGI Water
The New York Times – Movies:Nearly all of the sea shots in the blockbuster are digital. But making them seem real via performance capture led to a milestone in the technique.
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In New Mexico, Trying to Capitalize on Natural Beauty as Climate Change Disrupts It
The New York Times – Business:Climate change is reshaping the American economy. New Mexico is leaning on ecotourism and sustainable industries to see it through, but extreme weather keeps getting in the way.
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Cholera Outbreaks Surge Worldwide, Following Floods, Droughts and Wars
The New York Times – Business:A record number of outbreaks has drained the cholera vaccine supply, leading the W.H.O. to ration emergency vaccinations.
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The $4,990 Ice Bath
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Cold-plunge enthusiasts are spending big on home tubs and spa classes. Is it worth it?