Brazil May 7, 2024 Water rationing ordered as severe flooding devastates southern Brazil In southern Brazil, severe flooding has caused extensive damage, leaving 90 people dead and more than 130 missing. A mayor on Tuesday asked residents to ration water.
California May 6, 2024 California reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years California reported its first increase in groundwater supplies in years after downpours flooded the state's rivers; groundwater supplies are essential to growing much of the fresh produce in the U.S.
Indiana May 6, 2024 Indiana fertilizer leak triggers 10-mile fish kill A leak from a 30,000-gallon liquid nitrogen fertilizer tank has resulted in a roughly 10-mile-long fish kill in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, according to environmental officials.
France May 3, 2024 Paris implements massive water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming French officials have inaugurated a storage basin meant to keep the River Seine cleaner. The Seine is set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games.
Hawaii April 29, 2024 Trial underway for military families suing US government over tainted water at Hawaii base Richelle Dietz is among 17 people suing the U.S. over jet fuel leaks and health problems allegedly linked to contaminated water on their military base.
Texas April 23, 2024 Bipartisan lawmakers seek answers from Mayorkas after Russian cyberattacks on water systems in US Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle called for a briefing from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on water system protection against hackers.
France April 23, 2024 Paris mayor confident River Seine's water quality good enough for Olympic swimming Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed confidence Tuesday that the River Seine's water quality will allow for Olympic swimming this summer.
ENVIRONMENT April 22, 2024 2024 Earth Day: 12 eco-friendly ways to celebrate the planet and soak in all its glory April 22 marks Earth Day, an occasion focused on helping the environment. There are many ways you can celebrate and establish habits to protect the planet.
LIFESTYLE April 21, 2024 5 quick Earth Day facts you might not know Earth Day was born out of environmental activism and has led to the creation of important environmental safety regulations. Each year, it is celebrated by countries around the world.
ENVIRONMENT April 19, 2024 EPA designates 2 forever chemicals used in cookware as hazardous substances The Environmental Protection Agency has designated two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances, officials said.
Texas April 18, 2024 Texas farming crisis looms as US, Mexico spar over long-standing water treaty Texas farm groups are sounding alarms over water shortages stemming from a dispute between Mexican and U.S. officials over a long-standing water treaty.