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‘I won’t let them drink the water’: The California towns where clean drinking water is out of reach
In a major milestone, state regulators announced in July that nearly a million more Californians now have safe drinking water than five years ago. But across the state, the problem remains severe: More than 735,000 people are still served by the nearly 400 water systems that fail to...
The Grand Canyon main water line has broken dozens of times. Why is it getting a major fix only now?
On a scorching day in June 2013, the Grand Canyon discouraged hikers from making a long trek to the bottom because there would be no potable water. A set of historic cabins and bunks also would be closed overnight because of a water pipeline break. The incident was one of more than...
Oman state-run oil firm OQ will make initial public offering and potentially seek billions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Omani state-run oil and gas company announced Monday it will make an initial public offering of its exploration and production business, potentially seeking billions in a major move toward privatization in the sultanate. OQ, formerly known as...
Korea Electric Power: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
NAJU-SI, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — NAJU-SI, Korea, Republic Of (AP) — Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEP) on Monday reported profit of $47.5 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Naju-Si, Korea, Republic Of-based company said it had net income of 4 cents. ...
Mexico's plan to make judges stand for election is indeed aimed at foreign firms, president says
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Foreign business chambers have been warning for weeks that a proposed overhaul of Mexico’s judiciary, that would make judges stand for election, will hurt foreign businesses and endanger investment in Mexico. And President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum has spent...
The UK says water bosses could face prison under plans to clean up sewage-clogged rivers
LONDON (AP) — The bosses of water companies that pollute waterways could go to prison under a new law the British government says will help clean up the country’s sewage-clogged rivers, lakes and beaches. A bill introduced in Parliament on Thursday will give regulators the...
A utility investigated but didn't find a gas leak before a fatal Maryland house explosion
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A technician responding to a power outage at a Maryland home and a neighbor both reported smelling gas the night before the residence exploded, killing two people, but a leak wasn't initially found, according to a report released by national investigators Wednesday. ...
In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins
When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz strolled onstage to welcome a conference of clean power advocates to Minneapolis in May, he was quick to note that his state is now getting a little over half of its power from renewables. In the next breath, Walz said Minnesota would never get to 100% — a goal he...
South Carolina considers its energy future through state Senate committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate on Thursday started its homework assignment of coming up with a comprehensive bill to guide energy policy in a rapidly growing state and amid a quickly changing power- generation world. The Special Committee on South Carolina’s...
Neighbor reported smelling gas night before Maryland house explosion
BEL AIR, Md. (AP) — A neighbor reported smelling gas to a utility company the night before a home exploded in Bel Air, Maryland, killing two people, The Baltimore Sun has reported. Residents near the home have been saying that they smelled gas Saturday night, but the State Fire...
