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01/18/2023
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By Ramon Tomey
Radioactive Fukushima water to be released into the ocean
The Japanese government has announced that radioactive water from the now-defunct Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant will soon be released into the ocean after undergoing treatment. According to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the release of more than one million tons of water will begin by either spring or summer 2023. It added […]
12/23/2022
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By News Editors
Revealed: Nearly 100 potential PFAS-polluted sites in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia from fracking waste
PITTSBURGH — Waste from fracking wells that used PFAS — commonly known as “forever chemicals” — has been dumped at dozens of sites across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia — all of which could face contamination of soil, groundwater and drinking water as a result. (Article by Kristina Marusic republished from EHN.org) PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) […]
12/19/2022
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By Belle Carter
Water infrastructure authorities declare a DROUGHT EMERGENCY in Southern California
A regional drought emergency has been declared in Southern California as residents brace themselves for a fourth consecutive drought season. Officials from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California announced that the water-saving call could become mandatory if drought conditions persist in the coming months. According to their site, MWD will consider allocating supplies to all […]
12/15/2022
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By Belle Carter
Study: 74 Metric tons of microplastics present in coastal New Zealand city’s atmosphere
A study conducted by researchers from the University of Auckland in New Zealand found that Auckland’s atmosphere has 74 metric tons of microplastics – equivalent to three million plastic bottles per year. The research published in Environmental Science & Technology underlined the fact that the smallest particles called nanoplastics can enter cells, cross the blood-brain barrier and build up […]
12/02/2022
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By News Editors
Landmark deal: Fracking company admits criminal responsibility, will pay $16.29 million to build Pennsylvania water system
The gas-drilling company made famous by the documentary “Gasland” will pay $16.29 million to connect the homes of residents in the rural Pennsylvania community of Dimock to a clean water source. The company also will pay the residents’ water bills for 75 years. (Article by Michael Nevradakis, Ph.D. republished from ChildrensHealthDefense.org) In a landmark decision announced Tuesday, Houston-based […]
11/30/2022
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By Kevin Hughes
Scientists find MICROPLASTICS in samples taken near Antarctica
A team of researchers discovered microplastics in samples taken near Antarctica, proving that plastic pollution in the South Pole is as bad as anywhere else on Earth. The researchers found these microplastics in the air, sea water and sea ice collected 1,060 to 1,740 feet under the surface of the Weddell Sea. These microplastics assumed the […]
11/14/2022
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By Ethan Huff
Major rivers all around the world experiencing drought at the same time: WHY?
Something nefarious appears to be going on with the world’s water supplies as lakes and rivers seemingly everywhere dry up due to drought, in some cases, but for unknown reasons in others. We warned you that several portions of the Mississippi River have had to be shut down due to record-low water levels, but you […]
11/11/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Pharmaceutical waste: Over 25% of rivers worldwide contaminated with potentially toxic levels of prescription drugs
A new study has found that more than a quarter of the world’s rivers contain potentially toxic levels of over-the-counter and prescription drugs. The study published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences looked at the presence of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in the world’s rivers. Researchers involved in the study found concentrations of […]
11/07/2022
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By Belle Carter
New islands, sunken ships and lost marine equipment emerge as Mississippi River continues to dry up
New islands, sunken ships and a vast array of lost marine equipment have emerged as drought continues to dry up the Mississippi River. The receding waters along the main river of the second-largest drainage system in North America recently revealed new and old treasures, including an old casino riverboat called Diamond Lady Riverboat in Lake McKellar. The […]
09/21/2022
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By Lance D Johnson
LITHIUM mining for electric vehicles is incredibly destructive to the environment and about as far from “green” as you can imagine
Electric vehicles are promoted as the solution for combating “climate change.” Governments are currently incentivizing the production of electric vehicles, while punishing the fossil fuel industry. However, lithium mining for electric vehicles is incredibly destructive to the environment, and is about as far from “green” as one could imagine. Not to mention, most of the […]
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