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Freight train falls into river after bridge collapses in Chile
A railway bridge in southern Chile collapsed under the weight of a freight train that was passing over it.A railway bridge in southern Chile collapsed under the weight of a freight train that was passing over it.
Radiation continues to ‘muddy the waters’ in the Sea of Kyiv
Contaminated components can be found in the mud of the northern part of the artificial lake.Contaminated components can be found in the mud of the northern part of the artificial lake.
US Congress grills officials over Michigan drinking water pollution
US Congress members have called for a state governor and a watchdog chief to resign for failing to prevent a contaminated drinking water scandalUS Congress members have called for a state governor and a watchdog chief to resign for failing to prevent a contaminated drinking water scandal
Alarm in Ohio over second case of lead-contaminated drinking water
Health officials in the US state of Ohio have warned its residents in the village of Sebring not to drink tap water because of high levels of leadHealth officials in the US state of Ohio have warned its residents in the village of Sebring not to drink tap water because of high levels of lead
USA: Clinton expresses 'outrage' at Flint water contamination scandal
A water pollution scandal in the US has risen to the surface of this year’s presidential campaign. Lead-contaminated drinking water was piped toA water pollution scandal in the US has risen to the surface of this year’s presidential campaign. Lead-contaminated drinking water was piped to
Liquid assets: how to test recycled water on the cheap
In an increasingly drought-hit world recycling water is hugely important. A European research project is helping the causeIn an increasingly drought-hit world recycling water is hugely important. A European research project is helping the cause
Do you know: how does soil clean water?
Pour some filthy water in the dirt, pump it back from a well – you can drink it! How did is get clean? Alfieri Pollice, a researcher in waste waterPour some filthy water in the dirt, pump it back from a well – you can drink it! How did is get clean? Alfieri Pollice, a researcher in waste water
Water stress expected to soar, warns World Resources report
The surging global demand for water will see some 30 countries facing extreme water stress by 2040, according to the latest World Resources InstituteThe surging global demand for water will see some 30 countries facing extreme water stress by 2040, according to the latest World Resources Institute
Colorado river is contaminated after mine clean-up goes wrong
Workers from an environmental protection team have accidentally caused an environmental disaster – releasing millions of litres of toxic wastewaterWorkers from an environmental protection team have accidentally caused an environmental disaster – releasing millions of litres of toxic wastewater
Saving water from waste in chemical plants
This edition of Futuris explores how new technologies can help recycle the water used in chemical plants to make these more environmentally friendly.This edition of Futuris explores how new technologies can help recycle the water used in chemical plants to make these more environmentally friendly.
Rio de Janeiro: Water quality causes a stink ahead of Olympics
Rio de Janeiro’s governor has admitted that a pledge to clean up waterways ahead of next year’s Olympic Games will not be fully met. It comes asRio de Janeiro’s governor has admitted that a pledge to clean up waterways ahead of next year’s Olympic Games will not be fully met. It comes as
World's largest freshwater lake, Lake Baikal under threat
Lake Baikal, the world’s largest freshwater lake is under threat. It lies around 5,000 kilometres east of Moscow and holds about one fifth of theLake Baikal, the world’s largest freshwater lake is under threat. It lies around 5,000 kilometres east of Moscow and holds about one fifth of the
Algae threatens drinking water in Ohio
Dangerously high levels of toxins from algae have left 500,000 people in the state of Ohio without safe drinking water. Blue green algae on LakeDangerously high levels of toxins from algae have left 500,000 people in the state of Ohio without safe drinking water. Blue green algae on Lake
Is it safe? Seeking a universal test for fresh water
Almost 100 million Europeans do not have access to safe, reliable water. As conventional methods of detecting pathogens can be complex and takeAlmost 100 million Europeans do not have access to safe, reliable water. As conventional methods of detecting pathogens can be complex and take
Do you know: can water kill you?
This is not an excuse to only drink alcohol beverage and stop showering. The fact is that an estimated 100 million Europeans lack safe and reliableThis is not an excuse to only drink alcohol beverage and stop showering. The fact is that an estimated 100 million Europeans lack safe and reliable
China toxic tap water found in Lanzhou
Toxic water with levels of benzene, a cancer-inducing chemical, 20 times the safe level has been recorded in China. Residents of Lanzhou rushed toToxic water with levels of benzene, a cancer-inducing chemical, 20 times the safe level has been recorded in China. Residents of Lanzhou rushed to
Water as a human right
To encourage the participation of Europeans in the EU decision-making process, the Lisbon Treaty created the Citizens Initiative, which requiresTo encourage the participation of Europeans in the EU decision-making process, the Lisbon Treaty created the Citizens Initiative, which requires
Italy: flood warnings in Pescara
Part of the Adriatic city of Italian city of Pescara has been evacuated amid bad weather warnings throughout central and southern parts of thePart of the Adriatic city of Italian city of Pescara has been evacuated amid bad weather warnings throughout central and southern parts of the
Japan's Abe shuts down Fukushima's surviving reactors
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has ordered the closure of two Fukushima nuclear reactors that survived the 2011 tsunami. The shutdown threatensJapan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has ordered the closure of two Fukushima nuclear reactors that survived the 2011 tsunami. The shutdown threatens
Seoul bans Japanese fish imports amid radioactive concerns
South Korea has banned the import of sea food products from eight Japanese prefectures amid radioactive contamination concerns. Seoul said theSouth Korea has banned the import of sea food products from eight Japanese prefectures amid radioactive contamination concerns. Seoul said the
Tokyo promises better Fukushima nuclear containment
The deterioration of the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan continues to raise fresh fears. The latest bad news announced by the operating companyThe deterioration of the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan continues to raise fresh fears. The latest bad news announced by the operating company
Brazil: Ten tons of dead fish found in Rio lake
There is something fishy going on in Brazil. Ten tons of dead fish have been found floating in a Rio de Janeiro lake. Biologists said it wasThere is something fishy going on in Brazil. Ten tons of dead fish have been found floating in a Rio de Janeiro lake. Biologists said it was
Fukushima: Tepco admits contaminated water leak into the Pacific
The operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear plant says around 300 tonnes of highly contaminated water has leaked into the PacificThe operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear plant says around 300 tonnes of highly contaminated water has leaked into the Pacific
Radioactive water emergency at Fukushima 'beyond Tepco's control'
Japan’s devastated nuclear plant at Fukushima is facing a new emergency due to radioactive water underground that is threatening to rise to theJapan’s devastated nuclear plant at Fukushima is facing a new emergency due to radioactive water underground that is threatening to rise to the
UV-LEDs lower cost of water purification
New technology for water purification has been developed based on UV-LED and photocatalysis. The water purification device is the work of aNew technology for water purification has been developed based on UV-LED and photocatalysis. The water purification device is the work of a
Why Matt Damon won't go to the toilet
Hollywood star Matt Damon says he will not use the bathroom until the world water crisis is solved. The Oscar-winning actor and activist, who is aHollywood star Matt Damon says he will not use the bathroom until the world water crisis is solved. The Oscar-winning actor and activist, who is a
Euronews hangs out with charity:water founder and CEO Scott Harrison
At the LeWeb 12 conference in Paris, euronews’ Mark Davis hosted a Google+ Hangout with Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of non-profitAt the LeWeb 12 conference in Paris, euronews’ Mark Davis hosted a Google+ Hangout with Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of non-profit
North Korea asks UN for food aid after floods
North Korea’s new young leader has told a senior Chinese official visiting Pyongyang that his government wants to develop the economy and improveNorth Korea’s new young leader has told a senior Chinese official visiting Pyongyang that his government wants to develop the economy and improve
Formaldehyde found in Japan water supply
Water supplies were cut to more than 300,000 homes in five cities near Tokyo after authorities found they were contaminated with a cancer-causingWater supplies were cut to more than 300,000 homes in five cities near Tokyo after authorities found they were contaminated with a cancer-causing
Campaigners bid to save Mediterranean wetlands
Around half of the wetlands across the Mediterranean basin have been lost over the past century, say environmental campaigners. Recently, some 350Around half of the wetlands across the Mediterranean basin have been lost over the past century, say environmental campaigners. Recently, some 350