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world19 days ago•6 min saved

Chileans march on World Water Day to oppose Kast’s environmental rollbacks

Thousands of Chileans took to the streets in Santiago and 15 other cities on World Water Day to protest President José Antonio Kast’s withdrawal of dozens of environmental protections, including 43 decrees from the Boric era. Activists say 1.4 million Chileans still lack drinking water, while Kast defends deregulation and prioritizing economic goals. The protests underscored widespread opposition to the new administration’s approach to environmental policy.

via PBS|

#chile #environmental-decrees #jose-antonio-kast

sports9 months ago•3 min saved

Concerns and Highlights from Recent Football Events and Innovations

Fans at the Club World Cup match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena reported dangerous conditions due to extreme heat, lack of water access, and overcrowding, leading to concerns about safety and a negative experience, with some questioning the stadium's management and safety measures.

via The Guardian|

#club-world-cup #fan-safety #heat-conditions

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Navajo Nation persists in water access fight despite Supreme Court setback.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Navajo Nation's request for clean, running water went beyond treaty obligations, disappointing the nation's president. The court emphasized that providing water infrastructure is not the government's role under the treaty. However, the court reaffirmed the continued vitality of the doctrine that Indian reservations have the right to use needed water from various sources. The Navajo Nation can pursue congressional action to address its infrastructure needs and modern water needs.

via KSL.com|

#environment #infrastructure-needs #navajo-nation

law2 years ago•0 min saved

Supreme Court sides against Navajo Nation in water access dispute.

The US Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation in a case contending the federal government is treaty-bound to ensure the nation has reliable access to water. The court ruled that it falls to Congress and the president to pass laws that ensure water access. A shortfall of infrastructure to pump water has been a persistent obstacle for the Navajo Nation.

via The Daily Beast|

#infrastructure #law #navajo-nation