Aging US Water Systems Are No Match for Climate Change

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New water pipes are installed in Walnut Creek, California, in 2021.

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How are US water and sewer systems built over a century ago coping with the extreme weather that’s becoming more common with climate change? The short answer: not well .

We also take a look today at how the Environmental Protection Agency in the US is making it harder for companies to measure the carbon footprint of their supply chains. And, some good news: UK hospitals are poised to get more money for air conditioning after a record hot summer.

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