Water - Page 10

April 23, 2024

Paris mayor confident River Seine's water quality good enough for Olympic swimming

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed confidence Tuesday that the River Seine's water quality will allow for Olympic swimming this summer.

April 22, 2024

2024 Earth Day: 12 eco-friendly ways to celebrate the planet and soak in all its glory

April 22 marks Earth Day, an occasion focused on helping the environment. There are many ways you can celebrate and establish habits to protect the planet.

April 21, 2024

5 quick Earth Day facts you might not know

Earth Day was born out of environmental activism and has led to the creation of important environmental safety regulations. Each year, it is celebrated by countries around the world.

April 19, 2024

EPA designates 2 forever chemicals used in cookware as hazardous substances

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances, officials said.

April 18, 2024

Texas farming crisis looms as US, Mexico spar over long-standing water treaty

Texas farm groups are sounding alarms over water shortages stemming from a dispute between Mexican and U.S. officials over a long-standing water treaty.

April 18, 2024

California establishes nation's first drinking water limit in response to 'Erin Brockovich' contaminant

California regulators have adopted a drinking water limit on toxic hexavalent chromium, a chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich."

April 17, 2024

'Forever chemicals' found in US drinking water, map shows 'hot spots' of highest levels

A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) were found in drinking water in certain parts of the U.S.

April 16, 2024

River suddenly turns bright green, residents demand tests amid toxic pollution: report

A waterway in a small Russian city has turned bright green and residents are demanding tests amid fears of toxic pollution in the area.

April 16, 2024

Crop-rich California region may fall under state monitoring to preserve groundwater flow

In a first-of-its kind move, California might regulate groundwater use in part of San Joaquin Valley; this comes 10 years after lawmakers tasked local communities with managing the resource.

April 16, 2024

Wisconsin Republican leaders ignore the governor's request to spend $125M to combat 'forever chemicals'

Republican leaders in Wisconsin will not attend Gov. Tony Evers' most recent meeting to discuss the spending of $125 million in an effort to combat PFAS chemicals in polluted groundwater.