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U.S. military strikes on June 10 destroyed two critical water storage reservoirs in Sirik, Iran. The attack left roughly 20,000 residents without access to potable water during extreme heat waves reaching 50°C. Iranian officials have labeled the strikes as a war crime and a violation of international laws protecting essential civilian infrastructure. In retaliation, Iran …
Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying hard not to get blamed for his state’s abject failure to respond to the Los Angeles County fires. The man has presidential aspirations, and this natural disaster could burn those aspirations to ash. Newsom seems more focused on trying to score points by slamming Donald Trump’s legitimate criticism of how …
In Mexico City, more and more residents are watching their taps go dry for hours a day. Even when water does flow, it often comes out dark brown and smells noxious. A former political leader is asking the public to “prioritize essential actions for survival” as the city’s key reservoirs run dry. Meanwhile, 2,000 miles …