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Brits told 'wash dogs outside and reuse cooking water' as drought hits parts of UK

As members of the public and businesses are being urged to use water wisely, Water UK is reminding the public of how they can do their bit, whether in an area affected by drought or not

Daily Mirror · Aug 12, 2022

'It's a boys' club': Report lifts the lid on sexism, bullying and abuse in the NSW parliament

Staff surveyed reported being bullied, yelled at and threatened and said it was normal for MPs and their chiefs of staff to be sleeping with junior staff.

ABC News · Aug 12, 2022

Drought could be declared in UK area leading to rules on water use and hosepipe ban

The Environment Agency's National Drought Group gets together and looks at statistics including rainfall, how much water is left in rivers, reservoirs and lakes

Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022

Professors in Florida are feeling the chill from DeSantis’ education legislation

MIAMI — Florida university professors are facing unprecedented challenges as a spate of new laws could soon crack down on research, discourse on race and gender identity and create an environment in which employees feel their political beliefs are being scrutinized at the risk of losing tenure.

Miami Herald · Aug 11, 2022

Saudi Navy Organizes 2nd Saudi International Maritime Forum in November

The 2nd Saudi International Maritime Forum will be held in Jeddah from November 15-17. Organized by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the event aims to provide a platform for the exchange of views on how best to ensure maritime…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 11, 2022

Dumfries cafes team up to offer environmentally friendly cups

Kings Coffee and Books, The Stove and Mrs Green's have helped launch YoYo cups

Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022

Cumbria coal mine: Government delays decision on controversial new pit again

Proposed £165m facility would be environmental catastrohe, say oponents as ministers kick verdict into long grass

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

NT government abandons plan to include mining industry in new environmental laws

Environmentalists and traditional owners have condemned the Northern Territory government’s decision to abandon plans to include all mining activities in proposed accountability laws.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

More than 80% of people we asked said they've experienced violence in junior sport – and women and gender-diverse people cop it most

Every week millions of Australian children play community sport. Participating in community sport can improve children’s mental, physical and social wellbeing, but only if the sport environment is physically and emotionally safe.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2022

This land in Melbourne is worth $11 million. To some, the grassland that was on it was priceless

On an $11-million parcel of land in Melbourne's booming west, native grasslands earmarked for protection have been smothered. Environmental advocates say the "absolute tragedy" is far from isolated, and urgent action is needed to protect a precious ecosystem.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022