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Most US states failing to protect schools' water from lead contaminants, study finds

February 23, 2023

Most US states failing to protect schools' water from lead contaminants, study finds

More than half of all U.S. states are failing to protect schools' drinking water from lead contamination, according to a new report from Environment America.

Turkey faces post-earthquake water shortage, disease risks

February 15, 2023

Turkey faces post-earthquake water shortage, disease risks

Turkey is facing a shortage of clean water after two deadly earthquakes damaged the region’s sanitation infrastructure. The water shortage also increases the risk of disease outbreaks.

Paddleboarder in California shares his strange encounter with sea salps for the first time

February 10, 2023

Paddleboarder in California shares his strange encounter with sea salps for the first time

A paddleboarder off the coast of Dana Point, California, sees sea salps for the first time. The video shows Bill Clements discovering the marine creature and wondering about it.

Water hose drips water, freezes in the air: See the amazing video

February 1, 2023

Water hose drips water, freezes in the air: See the amazing video

The Saitama Zoo in Japan's Higashimatsuyama City is dealing with subzero temperatures — causing a water hose to freeze. The weather has left locals cold and has killed at least four people.

Water freezes midair as Minnesota couple tests the cold temperatures

January 31, 2023

Water freezes midair as Minnesota couple tests the cold temperatures

Carol Bauer of Graceville, Minnesota, recorded a video of herself and her husband as they tossed water into the air and watched it freeze. She said the temperature was -17 degrees — with a windchill of -35.

Wisconsin legislator says PFAS pollution in state's water seems 'insurmountable'

January 31, 2023

Wisconsin legislator says PFAS pollution in state's water seems 'insurmountable'

Democratic Wisconsin Sen. Diane Hesselbein believes PFAS pollution in the state's water seems "insurmountable." PFAS are a family of chemicals used widely in consumer products.

Healthy aging and drinking water: Fascinating findings from a new study

January 5, 2023

Healthy aging and drinking water: Fascinating findings from a new study

A new study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published in eBioMedicine suggests drinking enough water may help delay the aging process for many people, though there are caveats to know.

Australia opposes UNESCO adding Great Barrier Reef to endangered listing

November 30, 2022

Australia opposes UNESCO adding Great Barrier Reef to endangered listing

The environment minister of Australia is challenging UNESCO from adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered sites, arguing the reef is no longer at risk.

Body of missing Orlando rowing club student recovered from Florida lake

September 17, 2022

Body of missing Orlando rowing club student recovered from Florida lake

After a day-long search, Florida first responders located the body of a North Orlando Rowing Club student who went missing on Lake Fairview Thursday following a lightning strike.

Arizona tribes struggling to access water

September 16, 2022

Arizona tribes struggling to access water

Many Native American tribes are struggling to access water from the Colorado basin. A pending water settlement would give the Hualapai Tribe the right to draw water.