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November 29, 2023

Quick thinking ‘mermaid’ escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank

A video has captured the terrifying moment when a woman swimming in a mermaid costume almost drowned after her tail became stuck at the bottom of an aquarium tank. (Credit: Zizwe Ndwandwe via Storyful)

November 17, 2023

In Georgia, efforts to federally protect section of Ocmulgee River take a step forward

The National Park Service submitted to Congress a study on whether the Ocmulgee River corridor in central Georgia meets the criteria to be managed as a national park and preserve.

November 17, 2023

2 men rescued from sinking boat in Florida waterway amid harsh weather: police

Two men were rescued from a small boat that was quickly sinking in a Florida waterway amid tropical storm-like conditions, police said.

November 14, 2023

Wisconsin Senate passes 8-figure PFAS grant bill

The Wisconsin state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill allowing municipalities and landowners to tap into a $125 million state fund to combat PFAS pollution.

November 7, 2023

Boat captain found guilty for 2019 California boat tragedy that killed 34

The captain of a scuba diving boat that caught fire, resulting in the deaths of 34 people in 2019, was convicted of gross negligence on Monday.

November 4, 2023

Brooke Shields says drinking excess water led to her seizure: So how much is too much?

Brooke Shields shared that she had a “grand mal seizure," which she attributed to drinking too much water. Here's what to know about the potentially adverse effects.

November 3, 2023

PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in 71% of Wisconsin's shallow, private wells

71% of water samples from hundreds of Wisconsin's private wells were found to be contaminated by PFAS chemicals, according to a state survey.

November 1, 2023

Virgin Islands declares state of emergency over contaminated water on St. Croix

Democratic Gov. Albert Bryan of the U.S. Virgin Islands signed an emergency declaration over lead- and copper-contaminated water on the island of St. Croix.

October 31, 2023

EPA announces plan to bolster drinking water lead regulations

The Environmental Protection Agency has plans to strengthen drinking water lead regulations and tighten a rule that failed to prevent crises in cities like Flint, Michigan.

October 27, 2023

Virgin Islands officials warn of lead, copper-contaminated water on St. Croix

The U.S. Virgin Islands' government warned Friday against consumption of lead-and copper-contaminated tap water on the island of St. Croix.