September 5, 2019 Scientists monitoring marine heat wave off West Coast which could disrupt ecosystem Federal scientists said Thursday that they will be monitoring a new ocean heat wave off the West Coast, which could badly disrupt marine life.
September 4, 2019 Farmers concerned over how mandatory water cuts from Colorado River will impact agriculture The Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million people and about five million acres of land across seven western states, has dropped below levels triggering mandatory water cuts for the first time ever for Nevada and Arizona.
August 26, 2019 Newark to speed replacement of pipes blamed for elevated lead in water, borrowing $120 million New Jersey’s biggest city on Monday announced a plan to borrow $120 million to dramatically cut the time it will take to replace pipes causing elevated lead levels in drinking water.
August 15, 2019 Former mayor Cory Booker shares in blame for Newark, NJ's water crisis, critics say: 'He left a mess' Democratic presidential contender Cory Booker, who once led New Jersey’s largest city, faced renewed backlash from critics who claim he mismanaged Newark’s water commission during his time as mayor, after thousands of residents were administered water bottles this week.
July 4, 2019 Toxic algae bloom forces Gulf Coast beach closures ahead of 4th of July holiday weekend More than a dozen beaches in Mississippi’s Gulf Coast have been closed ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend after the formation of a toxic algae bloom on the shore line.
June 19, 2019 The Swarm: Billions of skeeter lookalikes plague New Orleans Billions of mosquito lookalikes are showing up in the New Orleans area, blanketing car windshields, littering the ground with bodies and even scaring some folks.
June 17, 2019 Divers set new underwater cleanup world record at Florida beach The world record for the largest underwater cleanup was broken over the weekend by 633 divers in South Florida.
June 12, 2019 Sea turtles nest at record pace along Georgia coast The number of sea turtle nests along the Georgia coast is on pace to set a record this year.
June 2, 2019 California snowpack 202% of average for this time of year The amount of snow blanketing the Sierra Nevada is even larger than the 2017 snowpack that pulled the state out of a five-year drought, California water officials said.
June 1, 2019 Texas struggles to keep pace as thirst for water intensifies About 1,000 people arrive in Texas each day, drawn by jobs, newly built homes and other opportunities.
