Water - Page 11

March 4, 2024

US cities face drinking water crisis as trillions of gallons leak from aging systems

Many cities in the US, like Prichard, Alabama, are facing severe water infrastructure problems due to decades of neglect and underinvestment, officials say.

February 23, 2024

US regulators grant Native American tribes authority to block unwanted hydopower projects

Federal regulators have shifted power dynamics for hydropower projects on Native American lands, granting tribes more authority to block the developments.

February 21, 2024

Florida manatee shows off water skills for the camera

A manatee in Gainesville, Florida, was spotted twirling for the camera as diver Tianyang Li shot some film. Li told Storyful that the manatees were “really active” during her dive.

February 21, 2024

Japan's industry minister criticizes Fukushima nuclear plant over radioactive water leak

Japan's industry minister has criticized the president of the Fukushima nuclear power plant for a radioactive water leak that occurred earlier this month.

February 20, 2024

White House allocates $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects across US

The Biden administration has allocated an additional $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects across the U.S., funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law.

February 19, 2024

Thousands of fish found dead in Spokane River. No one knows why

Wildlife officials are investigating the mysterious deaths of thousands of fish that were discovered floating at Long Lake Dam in Spokane, Washington, earlier this month.

February 13, 2024

North Carolina Gov. Cooper signs executive order to conserve 1M acres of forests and wetlands

NC Gov. Cooper signed an executive order that sets targets to conserve and restore millions of acres of forests and wetlands and plant 1 million new trees in urban areas by 2040.

February 13, 2024

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant urged to improve communication after radioactive water leak

A panel of safety experts advised the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to improve communication with the public after last week’s contaminated water leak.

February 9, 2024

Nevada jury grants $130M to people who suffered liver damage from bottled water

Five people filed a lawsuit after developing liver damage from Las Vegas-based AffinityLifestyles.com water bottles before their recall in 2021. A Nevada jury awarded them damages.

February 8, 2024

Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant leaked radioactive water, officials say

A radioactive water leak occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant due to a malfunction in a treatment machine. A plant worker found the leak on Wednesday morning.