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California December 19, 2023

California considers adding treated wastewater to drinking supply through new proposal

California regulators are considering new rules to allow water agencies to recycle wastewater and reintroduce it into the drinking water supply, officials say.

Wisconsin December 18, 2023

Wisconsin preps 2024 PFAS grants for small water systems

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that it will soon begin accepting grant applications to help address PFAS in small public water systems.

LIFESTYLE December 6, 2023

The power of rain harvesting: Understanding its role

Discover the eco-friendly art of rainwater harvesting — how it captures rain for diverse needs and its invaluable role in sustainability, water conservation and a greener future.

North Carolina December 5, 2023

North Carolina hog farmers score legal win over animal waste energy

A three-judge panel ruled in favor of North Carolina regulators and several hog farms on Tuesday, bucking environmentalists' legal challenge to approved permits.

Spirits December 3, 2023

Why doesn't vodka freeze? Here's the cold, hard truth about the spirit

It's a fascinating science lesson: If you store vodka in your home freezer, it won’t freeze, even after weeks or months. Here's why, according to a science expert.

U.S. Virgin Islands November 29, 2023

Residents in St. Croix sue government over water contaminated with lead and copper

Lead and copper contamination in St. Croix, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, has led to panic, and forced thousands to drink bottled water.

World November 29, 2023

Quick thinking 'mermaid' narrowly escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank

A quick thinking professional mermaid was seconds from disaster after her tail became stuck at the bottom of a massive aquarium tank in a South Africa shopping mall on Saturday.

VIDEO November 29, 2023

Quick thinking ‘mermaid’ escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank

A video has captured the terrifying moment when a woman swimming in a mermaid costume almost drowned after her tail became stuck at the bottom of an aquarium tank. (Credit: Zizwe Ndwandwe via Storyful)

Georgia November 17, 2023

In Georgia, efforts to federally protect section of Ocmulgee River take a step forward

The National Park Service submitted to Congress a study on whether the Ocmulgee River corridor in central Georgia meets the criteria to be managed as a national park and preserve.

Florida November 17, 2023

2 men rescued from sinking boat in Florida waterway amid harsh weather: police

Two men were rescued from a small boat that was quickly sinking in a Florida waterway amid tropical storm-like conditions, police said.

Wisconsin November 14, 2023

Wisconsin Senate passes 8-figure PFAS grant bill

The Wisconsin state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill allowing municipalities and landowners to tap into a $125 million state fund to combat PFAS pollution.