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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.

March 20, 2023

Report estimates 43,000 Somalians died during the country's longest drought on record

Somalia went through the longest drought in the country's recorded history last year and a half. It is estimated that around 43K people died during the drought.

March 20, 2023

Rare waterfalls in Utah desert captured by drone video

Video by RJ Hooper shows stunning waterfalls in Gunlock State Park, Utah. The rare stream of water is a result of heavy rainfall to the Santa Clara River.

March 19, 2023

Grand Canyon National Park planning for a $208 million waterline repair

The Transcanyon Waterline which supplies water to the millions of people visiting the Grand Canyon National Park is planned to receive a $208 million repair.

March 18, 2023

Groundwater, reservoir levels remain at historic lows, but rainwater and flooding should help

Reservoir and groundwater levels remain historically low and take longer to bounce back, but snowfall and rain should help end the drought in the western United States.