US February 23, 2024 US regulators grant Native American tribes authority to block unwanted hydopower projects Federal regulators have shifted power dynamics for hydropower projects on Native American lands, granting tribes more authority to block the developments.
VIDEO February 21, 2024 Florida manatee shows off water skills for the camera A manatee in Gainesville, Florida, was spotted twirling for the camera as diver Tianyang Li shot some film. Li told Storyful that the manatees were “really active” during her dive.
Japan February 21, 2024 Japan's industry minister criticizes Fukushima nuclear plant over radioactive water leak Japan's industry minister has criticized the president of the Fukushima nuclear power plant for a radioactive water leak that occurred earlier this month.
US February 20, 2024 White House allocates $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects across US The Biden administration has allocated an additional $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects across the U.S., funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Digital Originals February 19, 2024 Thousands of fish found dead in Spokane River. No one knows why Wildlife officials are investigating the mysterious deaths of thousands of fish that were discovered floating at Long Lake Dam in Spokane, Washington, earlier this month.
North Carolina February 13, 2024 North Carolina Gov. Cooper signs executive order to conserve 1M acres of forests and wetlands NC Gov. Cooper signed an executive order that sets targets to conserve and restore millions of acres of forests and wetlands and plant 1 million new trees in urban areas by 2040.
Japan February 13, 2024 Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant urged to improve communication after radioactive water leak A panel of safety experts advised the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to improve communication with the public after last week’s contaminated water leak.
Health February 9, 2024 Nevada jury grants $130M to people who suffered liver damage from bottled water Five people filed a lawsuit after developing liver damage from Las Vegas-based AffinityLifestyles.com water bottles before their recall in 2021. A Nevada jury awarded them damages.
Japan February 8, 2024 Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant leaked radioactive water, officials say A radioactive water leak occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant due to a malfunction in a treatment machine. A plant worker found the leak on Wednesday morning.
Arkansas February 6, 2024 Water returns to Arkansas town that had no service for more than 2 weeks Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, has finally had water service reconnected after more than two weeks without it due to freezing temperatures causing systems to fail.
Europe February 2, 2024 Towel-clad heroes: Sauna patrons rescue 2 from car that plunged into Norwegian waters A car plunged into Norwegian waters on Thursday, prompting a rescue operation. Patrons aboard a floating sauna, wearing only towels, quickly responded to save the occupants.