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January 1, 2024

Manatees play with branches underwater thanks to windy storm

A group of manatees were recently spotted playing with loose branches and palm fronds at Florida’s Blue Spring State Park. See what the underwater webcams captured!

December 29, 2023

New Mexico officials propose regulations for reuse of fracking wastewater

New Mexico environmental officials are proposing a new regulatory framework for reusing wastewater focusing on the byproducts of oil and natural gas drilling.

December 28, 2023

Santa Claus goes underwater diving to spread holiday cheer

Santa was spotted going scuba-diving at an aquarium in the Florida Keys to celebrate the Christmas holiday. Spot the big man swim with fish!

December 19, 2023

California considers adding treated wastewater to drinking supply through new proposal

California regulators are considering new rules to allow water agencies to recycle wastewater and reintroduce it into the drinking water supply, officials say.

December 18, 2023

Wisconsin preps 2024 PFAS grants for small water systems

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that it will soon begin accepting grant applications to help address PFAS in small public water systems.

December 6, 2023

The power of rain harvesting: Understanding its role

Discover the eco-friendly art of rainwater harvesting — how it captures rain for diverse needs and its invaluable role in sustainability, water conservation and a greener future.

December 5, 2023

North Carolina hog farmers score legal win over animal waste energy

A three-judge panel ruled in favor of North Carolina regulators and several hog farms on Tuesday, bucking environmentalists' legal challenge to approved permits.

December 3, 2023

Why doesn't vodka freeze? Here's the cold, hard truth about the spirit

It's a fascinating science lesson: If you store vodka in your home freezer, it won’t freeze, even after weeks or months. Here's why, according to a science expert.

November 29, 2023

Residents in St. Croix sue government over water contaminated with lead and copper

Lead and copper contamination in St. Croix, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has led to panic, and forced thousands to drink bottled water.

November 29, 2023

Quick thinking 'mermaid' narrowly escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank

A quick thinking professional mermaid was seconds from disaster after her tail became stuck at the bottom of a massive aquarium tank in a South Africa shopping mall on Saturday.