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March 22, 2023

'Vampiric thirst' for increasingly scarce resource has UN pushing countries to 'conserve' use, share

A new U.N. report claimed 70% of water consumption goes to urban and industrial growth and agricultural needs, causing officials to insist on a greater need to "manage" resources.

March 22, 2023

UN World Water Report 2023 highlights African children's lack of access to clean water

The U.N. World Water Development Report 2023 was issued this week. The report estimated 190 million children in 10 African countries are at risk from inadequate access to clean water.

March 22, 2023

Is Parkinson’s disease, 'world’s fastest growing brain disease,’ mostly preventable? Study offers clues

New research published in the Journal of Parkinson's disease suggests the harmful effects of a colorless chemical, trichloroethylene (TCE), may be linked to Parkinson's; more work is needed.

March 22, 2023

World’s clean water supply squeezed, UN to host 1st dedicated water conference in 50 years

The United Nations will host its first water-focused conference in nearly five decades as clean supplies across the world are being squeezed from devastating floods and droughts.

March 21, 2023

Chemicals in water and household objects could reduce chances of pregnancy, live births: new study

A study found that women whose blood plasma contained higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals had as much as a 40% lower chance of pregnancy and live births.

March 21, 2023

Federal judge halts Biden waterway protections in Texas, Idaho amid Republican opposition

Biden’s waterway protections in Idaho and Texas were put on a pause by a federal judge. Republicans across the nation said the regulations were vague and may create financial burdens.

March 21, 2023

Supreme Court split in Navajo Nation water rights case

The Supreme Court spent nearly two hours arguing whether the Navajo Nation should obtain water rights to the drought-stricken Colorado River.

March 21, 2023

Drought in Spain reaches 'exceptional' levels, empties reservoirs across the country

A drought in Spain is causing reservoirs across the country to be emptied. The Sau reservoir's water levels are now standing at nine percent of total compacity.

March 21, 2023

Wedding day uproar as bride is slammed for serving only water: 'Didn't think this would be a problem'

A bride-to-be who shared a wedding-day drama is not getting much sympathy on Reddit. She and her husband-to-be will only be serving water at their wedding reception — no alcohol, soda or coffee.

March 20, 2023

Federal judge delivers blow to Biden's climate agenda: 'Destructive federal overreach'

A federal court issued an injunction Sunday, partially blocking the Biden administration from moving forward with a regulation that would broadly redefine protected waters.