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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.

February 6, 2024

Water returns to Arkansas town that had no service for more than 2 weeks

Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, has finally had water service reconnected after more than two weeks without it due to freezing temperatures causing systems to fail.

February 2, 2024

Towel-clad heroes: Sauna patrons rescue 2 from car that plunged into Norwegian waters

A car plunged into Norwegian waters on Thursday, prompting a rescue operation. Patrons aboard a floating sauna, wearing only towels, quickly responded to save the occupants.

February 1, 2024

Drought emergency grips northeast Spain as water reservoirs plummet

In Spain, a severe drought has triggered an emergency declaration due to historically low reservoir levels, and smaller towns are facing significant challenges.

January 31, 2024

Arkansas town without water for two weeks as old infrastructure freezes, fails

Residents of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, have been without running water for two weeks after freezing temperatures put too much stress on the city's aging water infrastructure.