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Russia invaded and conquered Crimea in 2014. Now it is looking vulnerable. Ukrainian drones are severing the roads, railways and waterways that connect the vital peninsula to Russia https://t.co/og6UbmuS8L #Crimea #Ukraine #Russia #RU #UA

Reaching out to other people interested in river and canal barges, inland waterways, especially for vacations and recreation. #canals #rivers, #waterways, #barges

BBC May 17

A monumental sculpture of E. coli was unveiled in Bristol as part of a national protest organized by Surfers Against Sewage to highlight concerns over water pollution, specifically the discharge of sewage into UK waterways, while calls for the nationalization of water companies and enhanced public health measures continue to grow amid rising incidents of pollution. #WaterPollution #EnvironmentalArt #PublicHealth #GB #EU

Giant Like Jerram E.coli sculpture at Bristol sewage protest
BBC May 17

A large sculpture of E. coli has been unveiled in Bristol to protest against water pollution and sewage discharge in UK waterways, drawing attention to the rising public anger over pollution incidents and calls for the nationalization of water companies amid ongoing health concerns. #WaterPollution #ArtForChange #PublicHealth #GB #FR

Giant Like Jerram E.coli sculpture at Bristol sewage protest
BBC May 17

Hundreds of people in North Yorkshire participated in the Paddle Out Protest organized by Surfers Against Sewage to raise awareness about sewage pollution, which is causing health issues and is particularly severe in the River Ouse, as campaigners demand stronger protections for all waterways. #WaterPollution #EnvironmentalAwareness #SewageCrisis #GB #ENG

Hundreds attend Paddle Out Protest in York and Scarborough
BBC May 17

Dozens of protesters, including the mother of a girl who died from E. coli, participated in a paddle out demonstration at Gyllingvase Beach in Cornwall to demand water industry reforms in response to growing public outrage over water pollution issues affecting beaches and waterways nationwide. #WaterPollution #EnvironmentalProtest #SewageCrisis #GB #US

Surfers Against Sewage Falmouth protest features mass paddle
BBC May 17

A large sculpture of E.coli, created by artist Luke Jerram and unveiled in Bristol, serves as a striking symbol for national protests against water pollution, highlighting public concerns over raw sewage discharges into UK waterways and calls for the nationalization of water companies to prioritize public health and environmental safety. #WaterPollution #EnvironmentalAwareness #PublicHealth #GB #FR

Giant Like Jerram E.coli sculpture at Bristol sewage protest
BBC May 16

Protests across the South of England, organized by Surfers Against Sewage, called for urgent action to address sewage pollution in waterways, with participants emphasizing the need for better water quality and accountability from water companies, which have faced criticism for prioritizing profits over public health despite claims of investment in infrastructure. #CleanWater #SewagePollution #EnvironmentalProtest #GB

Protests across the South demand action on sewage pollution
Marco Rubio May 13

Marco Rubio: We agreed that no country or organization should be allowed to impose tolls on international waterways, such as the Strait of Hormuz.

The article highlights a historic increase in the removal of dams across the U.S., reconnecting nearly 4,900 miles of waterways in the past year, primarily due to ecological concerns and safety issues, with Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Vermont leading the efforts, facilitated by advocates like Lisa Hollingsworth-Segedy from American Rivers. #RiverRestoration #DamRemoval #EcologicalBenefits #US #PA #MA #VT #OR #PH #ID #PK #LK #BD

Why America Is Removing So Many 'Deadbeat' Dams

In a recent article, it was revealed that 2022 marked a historic year for U.S. waterways, as nearly 4,900 miles of rivers were reconnected through the removal of around 100 dams, primarily driven by ecological benefits and safety concerns, with Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Vermont leading the effort in dam removals, facilitated by state initiatives and key advocates like Lisa Hollingsworth-Segedy from American Rivers. #DamRemoval #EcologicalRestoration #WaterwayConservation #US #PA #MA #VT #OR #PH #ID #PK #LK #BD

Why America Is Removing So Many 'Deadbeat' Dams

In an unprecedented move, nearly 4,900 miles of U.S. waterways were reconnected in the past year due to the removal of about 100 dams, highlighting a growing trend driven by ecological benefits, safety concerns, and state initiatives, particularly in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Vermont. #RiverRestoration #EcologicalHealth #DamRemoval #US #PA #MA #VT #OR #PH #ID #PK #LK #BD

Why America Is Removing So Many 'Deadbeat' Dams

Last year, the U.S. saw the largest reconnection of rivers in history due to the removal of nearly 100 dams, totaling around 4,900 miles, primarily for ecological benefits and safety concerns, with Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Vermont leading the efforts, as highlighted by the nonprofit group American Rivers. #DamRemoval #EcologicalRestoration #WaterwaysManagement #US #PA #MA #VT #OR #PH #ID #PK #LK #BN

Why America Is Removing So Many 'Deadbeat' Dams

Last year saw a historic increase in river reconnections across the U.S., with nearly 4,900 miles of waterways restored through the removal of around 100 dams, primarily driven by ecological benefits and concerns over dam safety, as reported by American Rivers. #DamRemoval #EcoRestoration #SustainableDevelopment #US #PA #MA #VT #OR #PH #ID #PK #LK #BD

Why America Is Removing So Many 'Deadbeat' Dams

A recent article highlights the unprecedented resurgence of U.S. waterways, as nearly 4,900 miles of rivers were reconnected in 2022 due to the removal of approximately 100 dams, primarily for ecological benefits, with Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Vermont leading the efforts to address aging infrastructure and promote resilience against climate change. #EnvironmentalIssues #WaterConservation #DamRemoval #US #PA #MA #VT #OR #PH #ID #PK #LK #BD

Why America Is Removing So Many 'Deadbeat' Dams

America the Undammed — In 2025, more than 100 dams were dismantled in 30 states, reconnecting around 4,900 miles of waterways, more than ever. The resulting free-flowing waterways are healthier, cooler and less prone to algal blooms https://t.co/EO2OCYgXPE #RiverRestoration #DamsRemoved #EnvironmentalImpact #US

At sea as on land, the force of law must always prevail over the law of force. We must keep international waterways open, lawful & secure. The ocean must be a zone of peace & cooperation – not confrontation or coercion. #RuleOfLaw #PeaceAtSea #InternationalCooperation

The article emphasizes Germany's concern over maritime security, highlighting that disruptions in strategic waterways, particularly in the Gulf region due to Iranian aggression, threaten global economic stability and food security, and calls for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to hostile actions against shipping. #MaritimeSecurity #GlobalEconomy #HumanitarianCrisis #DE #IR #AS #AF

Rede von Außenminister Wadephul vor dem UN-Sicherheitsrat in der Offenen Aussprache zu maritimer Sicherheit
RTBF Apr 27

According to Axios, Iran has presented a new proposal to the United States aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, with nuclear negotiations to follow later, although U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, assert that the Iranian terms do not meet American demands and emphasize that Iran cannot dictate the use of international waterways. #Iran #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #IR #US #PK

Guerre au Moyen-Orient : Donald Trump s'est réuni avec ses conseillers de sécurité sur une proposition iranienne de cessez-le-feu, pas d'accord en vue - RTBF Actus