Water voles are almost extinct in Wales
Getty ImagesConservationists say numbers of water voles have declined by 90% in the past 30 yearsEndangered water voles in Wales are being fed edible glitter…
California’s best motels to check out this summer
California invented the motel. More specifically: As automobile ownership skyrocketed in the 1920s and entrepreneurs rushed to open tourist camps and motor courts to house…
Malaysia’s ‘fish hunters’ target invasive species, one catch at a time | Environment News
Puchong, Malaysia – On a recent Sunday morning, about a dozen men with fishing nets skirted the rubbish-strewn banks of the Klang River just outside…
Gov. Ron DenSantis signs bill making Florida second state to ban fluoride from public water
May 15 (UPI) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday banning fluoride in public water, making it the second state to do so.…
‘Inside Out’s’ ‘Be happy’ message irks in new Disneyland water show
The Disneyland Resort’s new “World of Color” show begins with some regal nostalgia. Standing before a lagoon in Disney California Adventure, we hear the voice…
Newsom seeks to short-cut process to accelerate proposed water tunnel
Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to accelerate his administration’s plan to build a $20-billion water tunnel beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta by short-cutting permitting…
Get away from it all with a serene backpacking trip near L.A.
When vacationing in Los Angeles, you can truly choose your own adventure. Those in search of luxury can stay in a five-star hotel, sleeping on…
Polluted airport water ‘destroyed my unborn lambs’
BBCFarmer David Thornley claims his breeding ewes lost pedigree lambs after drinking polluted waterA pedigree livestock farmer plans to take legal action against East Midlands…
'I took unusual cruise around Asia – you must try eating one odd thing they pulled from water’
We joined a luxury river cruise in Laos and found it a memorable way to experience the country’s sights and Southeast Asia's vibrant culture Source…
Mexico sues Google for labeling Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America
MEXICO CITY — Mexico has sued tech giant Google over its labeling of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, a change made by President…
‘The softest white sand and crystal-clear water’: readers’ favourite beaches in Europe | Beach holidays
Winning tip: a beach backed by a waterfall in Pelion, GreeceWhile staying on the northern Pelion peninsula in Greece we made our way by foot…
House follows Trump lead with vote to change Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’
WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House passed a bill Thursday that would rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and direct federal agencies to update…
Trump plans to announce that the U.S. will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf, officials say
WASHINGTON — President Trump plans to announce while on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week that the United States will now refer to the Persian Gulf…
What to do on Mother’s Day? Catch up with Mom on an L.A. walk
I took an out-of-state friend on this East Hollywood walk and she loved it. She had just spent 30 days hiking 250 miles on the…
Storm kills 10 in China as tourist boats capsize | Tourism News
Noting string of fatal incidents, President Xi Jinping calls for stronger safety measures for tourism and public events.A sudden storm in southwestern China’s Guizhou province has…
Check out our list of L.A.’s Best 32 Weekend Brunch Spots
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 4. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know:…
Authorities search for missing man after kayak capsized on the American River
Authorities were searching Saturday for a kayaker who fell into the water along the American River near Auburn, Calif., the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said.The…
‘The Surfer’ review: Nicolas Cage rides the edge of madness
A sunny beach noir sounds like a contradiction until you’re sweating in the sand aware of the sting in your eyes and the uncomfortable sense…
Anti-tourist mob attacks holidaymakers with water guns as they vow Spain faces ‘long hot summer’ of protest carnage
AN ANTI-tourist mob fired water pistols at holidaymakers aboard a tour bus outside Barcelona's Sagrada Familia.The attack marks the start of a long Summer of…
Mexico agrees to transfer more water to U.S.
April 29 (UPI) -- Mexico has agreed to immediately transfer water to the United States and increase the U.S. share of water flow from their…