Water - Page 31

March 17, 2023

Minnesota regulators monitor 400,000-gallon radioactive water leak cleanup

Minnesota regulators said that they are monitoring cleanup efforts by utility Xcel Energy following a leak of 400,000 gallons of radioactive water from its nuclear power plant.

March 17, 2023

Spain enters period of long-term drought, likely to face another year of heatwaves, forest fires

Spain is expecting another year of heatwaves and forest fires after officially entering a period of long-term drought. The country is geographically prone to high temperatures.

March 17, 2023

US grants $2.4 million on cloud seeding for Colorado River basin to enhance rainfall as a water resource

The Southern Nevada Water Authority will accept a $2.4 million federal grant to fund cloud seeding near the Colorado River to enhance rainfall as a water resource for the desert region.

March 17, 2023

Water scarcity in the Middle East brings Israel and Arab neighbors together

Experts and politicians discussed ways to deal with the region's scarcity of water. The Atlantic Council's N-7 Initiative hosted participants from the U.S., Israel and 10 Muslim majority in the UAE to look for solutions.

March 16, 2023

Michigan loses appeal over former governor's acquittal in Flint water case

The Michigan Court of Appeals sided with former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder in an appeal over his acquittal ofn charges related to his alleged role in the Flint water crisis.

March 15, 2023

EPA proposes first-ever standard for cancer causing chemicals in drinking water

A proposal to limit the amount of cancer-causing chemicals, known as polyfluoroalkyl substances, in drinking water was proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency.

March 14, 2023

Dolphins seen jumping near boat in California

Bill Clements and Justin Kezmoh were boating in Dana Point, California, when they saw a dolphin pop out of the water a mere seconds after they wished for a special appearance.

March 13, 2023

Nevada lawmakers eye plan to restrict Las Vegas water supply, citing climate change: 'Worst case scenario'

Las Vegas residents could be feeling a pinch to their water supply as lawmakers consider granting water authorities the ability to impose residential limits on use.

March 7, 2023

Texas woman dead after her car plunged into Lake Austin

A woman was pronounced dead after being pulled from a vehicle in Lake Austin Tuesday morning.

March 7, 2023

AL accused of creating a ‘hygienic hell’ by discriminating against minorities when supplying wastewater funds

Environmental groups are accusing Alabama of discrimination when distributing wastewater funding, which has resulted in a “hygienic hell” for Black communities.