May 10, 2026 Tsunami of sewage from Mexico barrels toward US coastline, officials warn Southern California beaches face repeated closures as untreated sewage from the Tijuana River continues to contaminate coastal waters near San Diego.
April 28, 2026 Heart attacks and strokes rising with extreme weather events, research suggests Extreme weather is fueling a rise in heart attacks and strokes, with heat waves and cold snaps intensifying cardiovascular risks, new research says.
April 16, 2026 Lead contamination crisis exposed in public parks across major southern city An investigation found lead contamination at 50% of New Orleans playgrounds tested, sparking outrage and a push for $5 million in federal cleanup funds.
April 5, 2026 RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks RFK Jr. and the EPA head "declare war" on microplastics, adding them to the drinking water contaminants list and launching new health studies.
April 2, 2026 RFK Jr launches $134M+ national program to study microplastics in the human body, drinking water HHS and EPA announce a joint effort to tackle microplastics and pharmaceuticals in the nation's water supply, citing a growing public health crisis.
March 11, 2026 Sewage spill in Potomac River crushes oyster industry as seafood season ramps up: 'It's devastating us' A massive sewage spill that dumped 240 million gallons into the Potomac River continues to devastate the oyster industry, with buyers refusing shellfish.
March 4, 2026 Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure, study finds Study finds middle-aged men are more vulnerable to faster biological aging from PFAS exposure. Research shows "forever chemicals" may accelerate aging.
February 20, 2026 New study hints at a hidden Alzheimer’s risk factor affecting older Americans New study suggests air pollution could be directly linked to Alzheimer's disease risk, with researchers finding stronger associations in stroke survivors.
February 17, 2026 Trump won’t let Dem sewage 'failures' slide as Moore faces heat over infrastructure grade Raw sewage spill in Potomac River reaches bacteria levels 2,700 times safe limit after pipeline collapse, sparking political battle between Trump and local officials.
January 26, 2026 Sewage spill sends E coli surging in the Potomac River near DC Potomac River sewage spill creates E. coli contamination 12,000 times above safe limits near Washington, D.C., affecting local waterways and public health.