April 23, 2026 'Hero' father drowns saving his 12-year-old son from rip current at popular beach destination, family says Jason DeGray died a hero after jumping into a deadly rip current at Cocoa Beach to save his son, his family said. A stranger who tried to help also lost her life.
March 22, 2026 Iran threatens mass ‘water war’ with strikes on key plants in days, UN official warns Iran threatens to target desalination and energy infrastructure within days, a U.N. official warns, citing lasting consequences for global markets and water supplies.
March 22, 2026 Colorado River management plans to be determined by government after negotiations stall The federal government is moving forward with plans on how to manage the Colorado River after negotiations on access stalled between seven Western states and 30 tribal nations.
February 18, 2026 Wealthy coastal enclave's dirty secret revealed through wastewater testing surveillance Luxury island Nantucket, off the coast of Massachusetts, shows cocaine levels far beyond the national average in wastewater surveillance, revealing hidden substance abuse issues.
January 20, 2026 Flight passengers warned as airline water systems test positive for contamination Airline water safety concerns are revealed in a new study of 35,000 samples. Experts recommend bottled water and hand sanitizer over tap water when flying.
January 8, 2026 Reporter's Notebook: House attempts to override Trump vetoes on Colorado water project, Florida Everglades House moves to override Trump vetoes on bipartisan Colorado water project and Florida Everglades bill that both passed unanimously in both chambers.
October 9, 2025 The hidden reason scientists say bottled water may not be the cleaner choice New research reveals that bottled water drinkers consume significantly more microplastics than tap water users, with particles linked to cancer risks and chronic health complications.
October 6, 2025 Mystery solved? Researcher challenges long-held theory of what sank Shackleton's Endurance in Antarctic ice A Finnish professor's recent research shows Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary ship Endurance was poorly designed for Antarctic conditions, despite its indestructible reputation.
August 25, 2025 Teen drowns in strong currents while swimming with family at popular beach destination Officials said a 17-year-old boy was pronounced dead following a drowning incident at Hampton Beach as dangerous rip currents prompt temporary swimming closure.
August 14, 2025 Person infected with brain-eating amoeba after water-skiing, health officials say A brain-eating amoeba case in Missouri highlights the risks of warm freshwater activities, as health officials recommend preventing water from entering the nose.