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11/08/2021
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By Cassie B.
Fukushima radioactive wastewater release plans spark concerns from farmers, neighbors
As the Japanese government pushes forward with its plans to release water that was contaminated from the nuclear disaster at Fukushima into the ocean, farmers are concerned that consumer fears will once again have a negative impact on their business following a decade of slow recovery. The water will be processed to remove radioactive contamination […]
10/27/2021
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By Cassie B.
Severe drought in South America wreaking havoc on shipping, energy, fishing and drinking water supplies
The effects of the severe ongoing drought in South America can be felt throughout the continent, with the second-longest river there, the Parana River, hitting a 77-year low that is compromising commercial shipping, fishing and the drinking water supply of 30 million people. Paraguay is being especially hard hit. The landlocked nation of seven million […]
10/18/2021
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By Cassie B.
Lake Tahoe’s water levels reach dangerous lows due to California drought
The water level in Lake Tahoe has dropped to a four-year low as droughts in California continue to take their toll on the scenic body of water. Following several days of increased evaporation brought about by high winds, the lake’s water levels dropped to the natural rim of the basin on Tuesday for the first […]
10/11/2021
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By Cassie B.
Students at Washington, D.C. schools left without clean drinking water due to COVID-19 policies
Stringent COVID-19 policies have seen some Washington, D.C. school students going without clean drinking water. As part of a pandemic-related “health and safety measure,” the city has turned off the drinking fountains at its public schools. Unfortunately, they have not made sufficient backup plans to ensure that students and staff will not go thirsty. A […]
08/16/2021
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By Cassie B.
Safe water storage methods for home emergencies
If there’s one thing that you never want to run out of in emergency situations, it’s water. While it may not be practical to store significant amounts of water in your home, there are a few clever ways you can store water that you may not have thought of that could make a difference if […]
07/21/2021
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By Cassie B.
Maine becomes first state to enact broad ban of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”
Maine has become the first state in the nation to institute a broad ban of toxic compounds found in a wide variety of consumer goods. The groundbreaking law bans manufacturers from using chemicals known as PFAS in all products by the year 2030, with exceptions only being made for instances where it is “currently unavoidable.” […]
03/09/2021
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By Cassie B.
Oil companies that spilled 10.8 million gallons of oil in the Gulf of Mexico reimbursed by the government instead of being held accountable
Much of the news coverage surrounding Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans in August 2005, focused on the flooding and damage to homes caused by the storm. One aspect that didn’t get as much attention were the resulting oil spills. More than a week after the storm, crude oil was still leaking from damaged drilling […]
03/09/2021
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By Cassie B.
Japan and TEPCO claim radioactive Fukushima water can be “safely” dumped in the Pacific Ocean
The government of Japan plans to release more than a million tons of water contaminated by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster into the Pacific Ocean despite intense opposition from local fishermen and environmental groups around the world. Fukushima was the site of a triple nuclear meltdown following a tsunami and earthquake in 2011. […]
11/10/2020
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By Cassie B.
Toxic chemicals in Kentucky tap water part of broader problem; 200 million Americans at risk
Many people assume their tap water is tested regularly by authorities to ensure it’s safe, but recent studies show that drinking this water is taking a gamble with your health. An analysis of utility tests carried out by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found toxic PFAS chemicals in the drinking water of 800,000 Kentucky residents […]
11/05/2020
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By Cassie B.
Fluoridated water consumption linked to skeletal fluorosis, a condition similar to osteoarthritis
Right now, osteoarthritis is the top cause of disability among Americans, with one out of every three adults in the U.S. suffering from the condition in some form. While aging and stress on joints may play a role, exposure to fluoride through drinking water may well be one of the bigger reasons behind the epidemic. […]
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