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Arizona Joins Nevada Lawsuit Challenging the Federal Government’s Plan Over Water Cuts

Ace Breaking News – Arizona alleges that a plan for Lower Colorado River Basin states to shoulder water cuts would devastate its economy: ICN Published October 16, 2026 The Arizona Department of Water Resources filed a motion Friday to join in a lawsuit against the federal government’s plan for Colorado River operations over the next […]

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U.K GOV. DEFRA Declares ‘Severe Drought’ in Parts of England for First Time in History

Ace Breaking News – Government activates plan to protect consumers as severe drought declared in parts of England The Government has declared severe drought in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex. Water companies in parts of England have been told to step up drought planning, as the Government takes measures […]

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Ace Business Desk

Tasmanians Express Doubts About AI Company Firmus Now So Are Investors

Ace Business Desk – Firmus Technologies has been the talk of the town after it was forced on Friday to pull the pin on its highly anticipated debut on the Australian Securities Exchange due to lacklustre demand : By Ashleigh Barraclough – Topic:Data Centres Published: Sun 11 Oct 2026 at 8:21am At the start of […]

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Ace Finance Desk

Water Bills Surged More Than Other Costs in US Homes Over 10 Years, a ‘Striking’ New Report Shows

Ace Finance Desk – The price of water increased faster than inflation, grocery prices and median household income, nonprofit Food & Water Watch found in a new analysis: Inside Climate News California Report By Steven Rodas Published: October 6, 2026 Drinking water costs spiked faster than inflation, grocery prices and median household income, researchers at nonprofit Food […]

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Ace Business Desk

Australias TAS.EPA Concerned AI Company Firmus Plans to Use Diesel Generators Much More Than First Disclosed

Ace Business Desk – In short:  Tasmania’s environmental watchdog is concerned Firmus plans on using 276 diesel generators far more often than it first disclosed. The EPA has now applied to join as a party to a TASCAT appeal, where Firmus is seeking to have conditions around its generator use removed: By Emily Smith Published: […]

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Ace Business Desk

U.K GOV DEFRA Announces Water Bill to Remove Caps on GOV. Ownership Shares in Water Firms

Ace Business Desk – The Prime Minister announced on 29 September that the strengthened Water Bill will remove the current limits on government ownership of shares in the major water and sewerage companies in England. Pathway to stronger public control of the water industry revealed Public interest should be at the heart of how our […]

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Australia News

Australias Rice Processor SunRice Lays Off Nearly 70 Workers Due Lower Production as Result of Drought & Water Buy-Backs

Ace Food Desk – In short: A cut to rice processing in Deniliquin has put 68 people out of work, with flow-on effects for downstream industries and the community. SunRice says the cut is due to lower rice production as a result of drought and water buybacks. ABC Rural RoundUp News: Not enough rice to […]