Water - Page 20

September 1, 2023

156-year-old sunken schooner in Lake Michigan found intact with well-preserved artifacts

Maritime historians have discovered the intact remains of century-old schooner Trinidad, which sank near Wisconsin in 1881 while carrying coal bound for Milwaukee.

August 30, 2023

Texas resident dies from rare amoeba infection after swimming in lake

A Texas resident is dead after contracting an amebic meningitis infection from a lake, health officials said Wednesday.

August 30, 2023

US moves to block company from 2024 Titanic exploration mission

Another company is planning an expedition to the Titanic, just months after a tragic OceanGate Expeditions trip to the wreckage killed five people.

August 29, 2023

Biden admin backs down on key eco regulations after Supreme Court ruling

The Environmental Protection Agency rescinded a portion of its regulations impacting bodies of water nationwide following a high-profile Supreme Court ruling.

August 28, 2023

E.coli bacteria detected in Grand Canyon National Park’s water supply

E.coli bacteria has been detected in the water supply inside the Grand Canyon National Park, according to an advisory released by the National Park Service (NPS) on Friday.

August 28, 2023

Japan's PM asks China to stop harassment over Fukushima water release

The Japanese PM called on China to intervene and prevent acts of harassment, including malicious phone calls and stone throwing, directed at Japanese diplomatic facilities and schools.

August 22, 2023

94-year-old man attempts seated water ski world record

Ejnar Dyrr is a 94-year-old from Utah who attempted to become the oldest person to ride a seated water ski. The 27-time grandfather is now awaiting the official confirmation from Guinness World Records. See his remarkable skills!

August 21, 2023

Maui fire an ‘ideology driven disaster’: Michael Shellenberger

Substack journalist Michael Shellenberger discusses the Maui fire and the ‘Thrown to the Wind’ documentary that shows how wind vessels are contributing to whale deaths.

August 18, 2023

Stretches of Rio Grande in Arizona may dry up without more rain, water managers warn

Without any more rain, the Rio Grande may dry up in the Albuquerque area. Farmers in New Mexico, who rely on the river, were given notice to anticipate changes to water availability.

August 17, 2023

Groundwater treatment systems to address 'forever chemicals' planned near Michigan military base

Efforts are underway to combat the contamination of groundwater caused by high levels of persistent and hazardous PFAS chemicals near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Michigan.