The Stream, May 1, 2024: In Sri Lanka, Contaminated Waters Linked to Kidney Disease in Farmers

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For decades in Sri Lanka farmers have suffered from kidney pain and failure, the cause unknown though likely linked to contaminated water.

“It’s a good thing”: Fishflies in Great Lakes region signify healthy water

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By Jada Vasser - July 11, 2023 Summertime calls for good vibes,…

Science Says What? Lessons learned from a deliberate dilbit spill

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Science Says What? is a monthly column written by Great Lakes…

Closing the Gap: Afghanistan’s Hunger Crisis in the Spotlight

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Rich countries are falling short in providing essential support to combat hunger and water scarcity in low income nations,

Fresh, April 30, 2024: Dredging Begins on Detroit’s Rouge River, One of Great Lakes Region’s Most Toxic Sites

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The $84 million cleanup of metropolitan Detroit’s Lower Rouge River, one of the Midwest’s most polluted waterways, has begun.

Federal Water Tap, April 29: Coal Power Plant Pollution Limits and Wetlands Restoration Pledge

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The Rundown Biden administration restricts power plant pollution…

The Stream, April 24, 2024: Deadly Flooding Hits Dubai As Historic Deluge Brings Desert Nations to Standstill

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A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in the United Arab Emirates and Oman, spurring deadly floods and shutting down cities like Dubai.

Federal Water Tap, April 22: EPA Designates Two PFAS as Hazardous Substances

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The Rundown EPA designation for PFOA and PFOS is meant to…

The Stream, April 17, 2024: Bogotá Is Less Than Two Months Away From Potential ‘Day Zero’ Scenario, Leaders Warn

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Bogotá officials say just 54 days of water remain in the Colombian capital’s reservoirs, which sit at historic lows.

Despite $Billions Spent, Tide of Harmful Farm Pollutants Grows Ever Larger

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“Best management practices” are not impeding flow of farm nutrients into nation’s waters. 

Fresh, April 16, 2024: Campbell Soup’s Phosphorus Discharge a Focal Point of Lake Erie Pollution Litigation

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Environmental groups in Ohio are targeting industries and companies — including Campbell Soup — they say are polluting waterways with toxic amounts of phosphorus.

Federal Water Tap, April 15: EPA Limits Six PFAS in Drinking Water

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The Rundown EPA sets first national drinking water standards…