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Unsafe water warning issued for one of America’s most visited beach destinations

May 23, 2026

Unsafe water warning issued for one of America’s most visited beach destinations

Planning a summer beach trip? Santa Monica Pier ranked as one of California's most polluted beaches for the fifth consecutive year, Heal the Bay says.

Bystander video captures Norfolk Southern train T-boning septic truck at Virginia railroad crossing

May 18, 2026

Bystander video captures Norfolk Southern train T-boning septic truck at Virginia railroad crossing

Video captures a freight train colliding with a septic truck at a Virginia railroad crossing, leaving the driver with life-threatening injuries.

Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor

May 10, 2026

Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor

Maritime intelligence firm detects a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island as a larger spill moves toward Saudi Arabian waters.

Tsunami of sewage from Mexico barrels toward US coastline, officials warn

May 10, 2026

Tsunami of sewage from Mexico barrels toward US coastline, officials warn

Southern California beaches face repeated closures as untreated sewage from the Tijuana River continues to contaminate coastal waters near San Diego.

Heart attacks and strokes rising with extreme weather events, research suggests

April 28, 2026

Heart attacks and strokes rising with extreme weather events, research suggests

Extreme weather is fueling a rise in heart attacks and strokes, with heat waves and cold snaps intensifying cardiovascular risks, new research says.

Lead contamination crisis exposed in public parks across major southern city

April 16, 2026

Lead contamination crisis exposed in public parks across major southern city

An investigation found lead contamination at 50% of New Orleans playgrounds tested, sparking outrage and a push for $5 million in federal cleanup funds.

RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks

April 5, 2026

RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks

RFK Jr. and the EPA head "declare war" on microplastics, adding them to the drinking water contaminants list and launching new health studies.

RFK Jr launches $134M+ national program to study microplastics in the human body, drinking water

April 2, 2026

RFK Jr launches $134M+ national program to study microplastics in the human body, drinking water

HHS and EPA announce a joint effort to tackle microplastics and pharmaceuticals in the nation's water supply, citing a growing public health crisis.

Sewage spill in Potomac River crushes oyster industry as seafood season ramps up: 'It's devastating us'

March 11, 2026

Sewage spill in Potomac River crushes oyster industry as seafood season ramps up: 'It's devastating us'

A massive sewage spill that dumped 240 million gallons into the Potomac River continues to devastate the oyster industry, with buyers refusing shellfish.

Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure, study finds

March 4, 2026

Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure, study finds

Study finds middle-aged men are more vulnerable to faster biological aging from PFAS exposure. Research shows "forever chemicals" may accelerate aging.