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H2ORadioThis Week in Water for February 9, 2025Weather Forecasting Could Become an Unsafe Free-for-All. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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The Trump administration appears to be dismantling NOAA, following the blueprint outlined in Project 2025.
Elon Musk moves to shutter the agency that was investigating him.
2025-02-0906 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for February 2, 2025Trump responds to the L.A. wildfires with false claims and actions that dismayed state officials and experts.
A deep dive into DeepSeek—could the new AI tool be better for the environment?
2025-02-0206 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for January 26, 2025Why Leaving the Paris Agreement May not Be a Bad Thing. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Without any evidence, Trump declared an energy emergency to fast track fossil fuel development.
How the absence of the U.S. at the COP climate talks could keep things moving forward.
Ash from the L.A. fires spread 100 miles out to sea, exposing marine life to the toxic particles.
How oyster “blood” could help fight superbugs.
2025-01-2606 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for January 19, 2025How Trump Could Slow the L.A. Recovery. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Some of the “second responders” who will be crucial to rebuild L.A. could be deported.
The U.S. Supreme Court says climate change lawsuits can proceed against oil giants.
A new study says that putting solar panels on reservoirs in the U.S. could generate enough energy to power 100 million homes a year.
Drought makes mosquitoes thirsty for your blood.
2025-01-1706 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for January 12, 2025The Whiplash That Led to Disaster—A Special Edition on the California Fires
2025-01-1206 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for January 5, 2025The Legacy of the First Green President. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Jimmy Carter, the president who tried to save the Earth.
Biden seeks to cement his green legacy by blocking future oil and gas drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
According to a new study, enjoying a cup of tea could mean taking in billions of pieces of microplastics with every sip.
Move over pumpkin spice. Pistachio could soon be all the rage in lattes—and water conservation.
2025-01-0506 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for December 15, 2024Drought Talks Dry Up. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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The Biden administration has been moving quickly to Trump-proof environmental and climate programs.
Efforts to combat drought both globally and in the U.S. West went nowhere.
Putting the wrong tree in the wrong place could make global warming worse.
When plants cry, insects say goodbye.
2024-12-1506 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for December 8, 2024Car Paint That Packs a Charge. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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David and Goliath—small island nations sue large developed countries for damages.
Climate records were broken last year because a certain type of cloud has gone missing.
Last week’s tsunami warning on the west coast was canceled, and although the chance of one occurring is low—it's far from impossible.
Solar paint by Mercedes-Benz could make plugging in an EV a thing of the past.
2024-12-0806 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for December 1, 2024Giving AI the Side-Eye. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Russia were called the “Low Ambition Coalition” for slow-walking efforts to clean up plastics.
AI is criticized for using vast quantities of water and energy, and a new study shows it will also create massive amounts of electronic waste.
Songbirds are divorcing as extreme weather pushes couples past the breaking point.
A dog in the UK has learned how to bark up the right tree to tackle disease.
2024-12-0106 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for November 24, 2024Researchers have identified a previously unknown compound in drinking water, a power generation method that could unleash a tsunami of renewable energy, and an Oxford researcher has identified which creature will rule the world after we're gone.
2024-11-2406 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for November 17, 2024This Week in Water for November 17, 2024 by H2ORadio
2024-11-1706 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for November 10, 2024Could China Now Become a Green Superpower? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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How China could take advantage of Trump’s win and leave the U.S. even further behind on renewable energy.
Biden’s progress on water regulations will likely dry up under Trump.
Why—even with more precipitation—droughts will last longer and cover wider areas.
How gophers brought Mount St. Helens back to life—in one day.
2024-11-1006 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for November 3, 2024Ratting Out Traffickers. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Climate change might have ratcheted up the gota fría that produced extreme rainfall in the region around Valencia, Spain.
Plastic on beaches can now be seen from space.
Poison…or panacea? How a tiny aquatic fern could feed the world.
They have names like Attenborough, Teddy, and Thoreau—and like their namesakes, they are conservationists—only with tails.
2024-11-0405 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for October 27, 2024Could This Group of Voters Decide the Election? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Countries could come close to meeting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement—unfortunately they are not following through on pledges.
Earth’s water cycle is out of balance for the first time in human history.
Dolphin breath contains microplastics.
Could climate change change the outcome of the election?
2024-10-2706 minH2ORadioSharks or Saboteurs. What Could Bring Down the Internet?We depend on the web for nearly every aspect of our daily lives but is this vital infrastructure secure from hackers or bad actors? That answer rests on the bottom of the ocean—or on university job boards.
2024-10-1506 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for October 13, 2024Your Toothbrush Is a Laboratory. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Despite devastating wildfires and hurricanes, people are moving to areas prone to climate disasters.
A new national marine sanctuary has been designated off the California coast—and is the first nominated by a tribe.
It’s been dubbed a “floating megabomb,” and some are speculating it’s a Trojan horse.
The next breakout antibiotic might be a virus living on your toothbrush.
2024-10-1406 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for October 6, 2024Is It Fluoride's Last Ride? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Climate change may have caused 50 percent more rain to fall over parts of Georgia and the Carolinas during Hurricane Helene.
Californians will soon be able to recycle their clothes instead of sending them to landfills.
Fluoride in drinking water may no longer be as effective as it once was, researchers say.
Want to protect your kids' eyesight? Tell them to go outside and play.
2024-10-0706 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for September 29, 2024A “Silver Tsunami” Is Hitting the Water Industry. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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A new report out last week diagnoses planet Earth as being in critical condition.
The EPA says a “silver tsunami” is hitting water utilities as experienced workers retire at an escalating rate.
If an island nation is swallowed by the sea because of global warming, is it still a country? Technically, no, but that could change.
For mosquitoes, CBD could be a total downer.
2024-09-3006 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for September 15, 2024What Caused a 650-Foot Tsunami? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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For one year, scientists had been perplexed by a “USO,” but now that mystery has been solved.
Summer storms in cities are more intense and frequent than in rural areas—and now we know why.
There’s growing concern about a chemical you’ve probably never heard of and it’s found almost everywhere.
Researchers have identified a potential new cosmetic ingredient that could reduce wrinkles and age spots—fish guts.
2024-09-1606 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for September 8, 2024It's nearly fall and time to reflect on the year so far, which included many positive news stories about water, climate, and the environment. Listen back to segments from our newscast that we think stood out.
2024-09-0805 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for September 1, 2024New Antibiotics Could Come from the Arctic. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is allowing a river to run free for the first time in more than a century.
Researchers are using bacteria “spit” to recycle rare earth metals from old batteries and electronics.
The crisis of antibiotic resistant bacteria could be remedied in the Arctic.
Scientists traveling in a “flying go-kart” guide lost birds to their winter feeding grounds.
2024-09-0206 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for August 25, 2024Did Climate Change Sink a Superyacht? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Did climate change sink a yacht off Sicily? One scientist says warm ocean water is “rocket fuel” for storms that generate waterspouts.
U.S. reservoirs are shrinking and becoming less reliable.
How to fight coastal erosion and protect beaches? Use electric sand.
Your next salsa might taste better because of this sustainability hack.
2024-08-2606 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for August 18, 2024The Military Defies an Order to Clean Up Groundwater. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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The U.S. Air Force is defying an order to clean up groundwater, citing the Supreme Court’s overturning of “Chevron deference.”
Why isn’t Colorado’s snowpack ending up in the Colorado River? New research says it might be about what happens in the spring.
Researchers are getting the dirt on underground parties, where the noisier it is, the better.
Hanging ten? Getting tubed? Scientists are pretty stoked about surfing.
2024-08-1906 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for August 11, 2024What’s the Environmental Record of Tim Walz? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Environmentalists are ecstatic about the choice of Governor Tim Walz to be Kamala Harris's running mate.
How a party balloon shut down a water system.
A healthy ocean depends on a variety of sharks, but humans are killing many species at unsustainable rates.
This bright idea could help meet worldwide energy demands and mitigate the climate crisis.
2024-08-1206 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for August 4, 2024What’s the Climate Record of Kamala Harris? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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More than 350 prominent environmental and climate activists signed a letter endorsing Kamala Harris for president. So, what's her record?
Because of water withdrawals and global warming, the Great Salt Lake in Utah is a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions.
We expect records to be broken at the Olympics, but shattering old climate numbers are probably not what athletes and fans had in mind.
Meet Pestina, the way-too-sexy cartoon insect that got canceled by the USDA in the 1960s. (Mayb...
2024-08-0506 minH2ORadioA Water War Over Who Gets What and When Is Now Managed with a SmartphoneBefore Colorado was a state, some people defended their water with guns and dynamite. Now, all it takes is a cellphone.
2024-07-2805 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for July 21, 2024Meet a Unique Storm Chaser. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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What is the climate record of JD Vance, Trump’s choice for VP?
This ocean creature can shift an amount of sand equal to the mass of the Great Sphinx of Giza.
Climate change is slowing Earth’s rotation and making our days longer.
This seabird not only flies into hurricanes but also chases them.
2024-07-2206 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for July 14, 2024A River Sued a City—and Won. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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The conservative Heritage Foundation’s roadmap called Project 2025 would dismantle rules and offices related to energy and the environment.
A court in Ecuador ruled that the rights of a river had been violated by pollution coming from the country’s capital city, Quito.
A cactus has gone extinct because of sea level rise.
The 1965 science fiction novel Dune has inspired a spacesuit that will allow astronauts to convert their pee into water.
2024-07-1506 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for July 7, 2024In This State, the Kids Are All Right. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Was Hurricane Beryl a freak occurrence or a sign of things to come?
Kids in Hawai‘i have prevailed in their climate lawsuit—a first against a state or the federal government.
This “miracle tree” is allowing farmers to grow renewable energy.
This insect’s ability to diagnose wounds and then treat them accordingly rivals human medical systems.
2024-07-0805 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for June 30, 2024Supreme Court Guts Protecting Air and Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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The Supreme Court just made it harder for federal agencies like the EPA to safeguard air and water.
Protecting around one percent of the planet could avoid a human-caused sixth mass extinction, a new study says.
Why are hailstones able to get as big as grapefruits?
Not all pollen is the same—so variety is the bee's knees to meeting bees' needs.
2024-07-0106 minH2ORadioWill Climate Change Factor in the November Elections?The November elections are starting to dominate the media, and many pundits as well as social scientists are trying to tease out which issues might sway voters. Will it be democracy, abortion, immigration—or perhaps climate change? Comedians in Boulder, Colorado, hope global warming will be motivating—if they can make people laugh about it.
2024-06-1605 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for June 9, 2024How Wetland Scientists Made D-Day a Success. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Months before D-Day, British commandos swam to the French coast under the cover of darkness to collect sediment samples.
Smoke from wildfires is so pervasive that scientists have introduced the concept of a “lake-smoke day.”
Your salad may have a new condiment—road wear particles from tires.
How dead people in Spain are supporting renewable energy.
2024-06-1006 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for June 2, 2024“Day Zero” Approaches in Mexico City. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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As Mexicans went to the polls to elect a new president, one of their top issues was water.
To cope with record heat and water shortages in India, some people are turning to ancient methods to stay cool.
In a “historic” win for small island nations, an international court has deemed human-caused greenhouse gas emissions a marine pollutant.
Boaters better beware if these sea creatures are nearby.
2024-06-0306 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for May 19, 2024Are Banks Banking on Climate Chaos? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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One major U.S. bank stands to lose billions of dollars if countries take immediate steps to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
A major dispute between the U.S. and Mexico is brewing—not over drugs or immigration—but over water.
This plant can be used to make a flame-retardant, smoke-suppressing, and water-repellant glass.
How to safely kill pests on crops? Stick it to them.
2024-05-2006 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for May 12, 2024Oil Giants May Have to Pay for Climate Damage. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Vermont is about to become the first state to enact a law forcing fossil fuel companies to pay for damages caused by climate change.
A pesticide banned in 1972 continues to plague the Southern California coast.
Why were there so many tornadoes this spring?
A new tool can predict how weather will affect pollen concentrations—and how pollen could influence the weather.
2024-05-1306 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for May 5, 2024Sacking Sackett? Biden Moves to Protect Wetlands. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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The outlook for the Colorado River could be better than previously thought.
In response to the Supreme Court's Sackett decision, the Biden administration moves to protect wetlands.
A new study proves that conservation works—and that we’re getting better at it.
An orangutan reaches for a natural first aid kit after a brawl.
2024-05-0606 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for April 28, 2024Good news is sometimes hard to come by, so this week we have assembled a few recent positive stories from H2O Radio that you might have missed.
Coral reefs that have been degraded by human activity and climate change can be restored fast—in just four years.
How swimming pools could be heated with your data.
If extraterrestrials do try to make contact, whales could help us speak their language.
Flower power! Scientists find a novel way to clean rivers.
2024-04-2906 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for April 21, 2024Fool’s Gold May Turn Out to Be Golden. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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The Biden administration made 13 million acres of wilderness in Alaska off limits to oil drilling and mineral mining.
Manufacturers of toxic “forever chemicals” may now be on the hook to clean them up.
A lab accident has revealed an amazing superpower of queen bees.
The next “gold” rush? Head to oil and gas waste sites.
2024-04-2206 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for April 14, 2024How Taking a Walk Can Clean Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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The EPA has taken its first step to regulate “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
“Archaic plumbing” inside the Glen Canyon Dam is aggravating Colorado River Basin woes.
An environmental crisis has been averted following the Baltimore bridge collapse...so far.
A ten-minute walk could deliver clean water—and faster if you pick up the pace.
2024-04-1506 minH2ORadioWomen Could Drive the Electric Vehicle Revolution. What’s Stopping Them?Women make up half the population, so the cars they choose to drive matters—especially if they’re electric vehicles that can wean us off fossil fuels. Moms could help save the planet from climate change. Is anybody listening?
Story: https://h2oradio.org/this-week-in-water/women-could-drive-the-electric-vehicle-revolutionwhats-stopping-them
2024-03-2905 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for March 24, 2024Cyberattacks Are Striking Water Systems. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Cyberhackers have targeted and disabled water and wastewater systems throughout the country.
For Mexico City, “day zero” is a possibility. In Johannesburg and Barcelona, things aren't much better.
We are choking on “e-waste” from discarded electronics like computers, cell phones, microwaves, and photovoltaic panels, with no end in sight.
Zoning out—some plants that used to grow in a region will no longer thrive there.
2024-03-2406 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for March 17, 2024The Benefits of Noisy Neighborhoods. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Two men are going to prison for tampering with rain gauges to get crop insurance payments.
Drought causes the release of greenhouse gases, new study shows.
Sounds that to us might resemble sizzling bacon or the grunts of pigs are pitch perfect for restoring these degraded habitats.
Snakes—the new, high-protein superfood.
2024-03-1805 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for March 10, 2024A Man Was Indicted for Smuggling Greenhouse Gases. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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The seven states negotiating water use on the Colorado River hope the impasse will pass.
Coral reefs that have been degraded by human activity and climate change can be restored fast—in just four years.
A man was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border last week on suspicion of smuggling, not drugs or weapons, but greenhouse gases.
Springing forward to Daylight Saving Time bug you? Blame a guy who was looking for bugs.
2024-03-1006 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for March 3, 2024The European Union Moves to Criminalize Ecocide. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Record-setting heat fueled the largest wildfire in Texas history.
The EU passed a law requiring member states to restore degraded ecosystems—and to criminalize ecocide.
Want a way to have fewer microplastics in your tap water? Boil it, a new study says.
Expectant mothers know to supplement their diets for the health of their babies—musk oxen moms are no different.
2024-03-0406 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for February 25, 2024Despite the War, Ukraine Plans to Be a Green Energy Hub. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.
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Despite Russia’s destroying half of its electricity infrastructure, Ukraine is building a lot of renewable energy.
Botanic gardens are among the best ways to cool cities during heat waves.
To tackle space junk, Japan is making satellites out of...trees.
A cure for snoring—that’s also good for the planet.
2024-02-2606 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for February 18, 2024The Lies of the Plastics Industry—Exposed. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The plastics industry lied when it promoted recycling, knowing it wasn’t technically or economically viable.
There’s a wrinkle in the negotiations around how to allocate the Colorado River.
Greenland is turning green—and that’s not a good thing.
Flower power! Scientists find a novel way to clean rivers.
2024-02-1906 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for February 11, 2024It’s Getting Harder for Some Trees to Breathe. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Ocean sponges are like tree rings and might be showing us that we've warmed the planet more than we thought.
A new study says the Atlantic Ocean circulation pattern is nearing a tipping point, where it shuts down completely and irreversibly.
According to a new study, some trees are struggling to “breathe” as the Earth warms.
On this Valentine’s Day, Utah is playing Cupid for anglers, offering “speed baiting.”
2024-02-1206 minH2ORadioFrozen Assets—The Race Against Time to Protect Priceless ArtifactsWe study history to learn from the past. But what if the pages in a history book melted away? A library just west of Denver is trying to preserve clues of antiquity before they become “cold cases” that could never be solved.
2024-02-0205 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for January 28, 2024A Beverage That Slows Aging. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The Biden administration is pausing the approval process for new exports of liquefied natural gas or LNG.
A dormant uranium mine just south of Grand Canyon National Park is restarting operations, raising concerns about water contamination.
How one tiny ant species can cause an ecological chain reaction that makes life difficult for lions.
Skip looking for the fountain of youth. An anti-aging beverage might already be in your kitchen.
2024-01-2906 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for January 21, 2024Your Next Email Could Heat a Swimming Pool. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Was global warming responsible for last week’s freezing temperatures?
Bottom trawling fishing boats are releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Perhaps leopards can’t change their spots, but butterflies can when it gets too hot.
How swimming pools are being heated with your data.
2024-01-2206 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for January 14, 2024How Boxed Wine Is Better Than Bottled. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Flows in Colorado rivers will shrink by up to 30 percent because of climate change.
Shippers avoiding attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea are diverting around Africa, adding time and carbon emissions.
A single bottle of water contains, on average, some 240,000 plastic fragments small enough to pass into blood, cells, and the brain.
How to box in the wine industry's carbon emissions.
2024-01-1506 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for January 7, 2024How Whales Might Help Us Communicate with Extraterrestrials. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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What is a “snow drought”? You’ve probably already experienced one.
The new “industrial revolution” has a map, and it could help protect the world’s oceans.
El Niño has a sweet tooth.
If extraterrestrials do try to make contact, whales will help us speak their language.
2024-01-0806 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for December 17, 2023Was This Year’s COP Half Full or Half Empty? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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COP28 was, according to one expert, “the fossil fuel industry’s dream outcome, because it looks like progress, but it isn’t.”
A new study suggests boosting beaver populations could have toxic consequences.
How seaweed can help heal wounds.
What if you could invest in nature—and make money by protecting it?
2023-12-1806 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for December 10, 2023Phase Down? Or Phase Out? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Will countries finally agree that it’s time to end the fossil fuel age?
A new UN report shows that meat alternatives could give those concerned about the planet’s future much to chew on.
The dirt on how the Great Wall of China is staying great.
What do volcanoes have in common with coffee beans—and why does it make for a better espresso.
2023-12-1106 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for December 3, 2023The War in Israel Comes for U.S. Water Systems. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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A group called “Cyber Av3ngers” attacked a municipal water system in Pennsylvania, saying “Down with Israel.”
The COP28 climate summit opened last week with an agreement to establish a historic loss and damage fund to help poorer countries.
Using plants to put an end to “period poverty.”
Bottlenose dolphins have a newly discovered shocking sense.
2023-12-0406 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for November 26, 2023They’ve Been Called an “Ecological Train Wreck.” That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Blue whales are thriving thanks to this country’s “debt-for-nature” swap.
They’re the most invasive animal on the planet and are roaming close to the U.S.-Canada border, where their populations are exploding.
Could skunks lose their stripes? Yes, and that would make them happy.
How “koala corridors” could save the iconic endangered animals.
2023-11-2705 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for November 19, 2023Going Nuclear in a Small Way. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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In a major turnaround, the U.S. is planning to announce an international agreement to triple the use of nuclear power by 2050.
They are everywhere on Earth—and now even found in clouds.
Green sea turtles are facing a triple whammy.
Did you notice that 2023 was a “mast year”?
2023-11-2005 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for November 12, 2023Could This Discovery Be a Climate Game Changer? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The climate was a winner in last week's elections.
The EPA says thousands of people in Minnesota could be drinking water contaminated with nitrates.
Has a solution to the climate crisis been buried beneath our feet all along?
Snail mail? Letters have been opened 265 years after they were sent.
2023-11-1306 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for November 5, 2023Kicking the Salt Habit. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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It's getting hotter, faster. Scientists say we now only have six years to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
Humans are making Earth’s air, soil, and fresh water saltier, posing an existential threat to biodiversity and ecosystem vitality.
Ever heard of the food additive brominated vegetable oil or BVO? The FDA wants to revoke its approval.
One way to take a bite out of climate change starts on your dinner plate.
2023-11-0606 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for October 29, 2023Could a House Plant Detect Toxins in Water? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Conditions in the Colorado River Basin have improved, which could keep the region on a stable footing for the next few years.
BlueTriton is sucking up groundwater across the country.
Smoke detectors? Check.
Carbon monoxide alarms? Check.
House plants to warn about toxins in water? Maybe?
So long, has-beans—wake up and smell the coffee.
2023-10-2906 minH2ORadioScrewed. Why DIY Repairs Are So DifficultWhat to do when stuff breaks? From a toaster to a tablet, it's often less frustrating and more tantalizing to just buy something new—but a growing number of people around the world want you to pull up to a table at a Repair Café instead.
2023-10-2206 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for October 15, 2023Fireproofing Your Home…with Fungi? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Earth’s water cycle, as we have known it, is spinning out of balance.
This White House initiative could eliminate the same amount of CO2 emissions as released by 5.5 million gas-fueled cars.
How fungi in your walls could fireproof your home.
Heads up, COVID! A new study found Omicron subvariants were effectively inactivated by green, black, and Matcha tea.
2023-10-1606 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for October 8, 2023Why Some Trees Are Worsening Air Pollution. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Disheartening...a stab in the back,...and an about-face on campaign promises.
Arizona terminates a lease that allowed Saudi-owned firms to drain groundwater.
Some trees are releasing the second-highest emitted hydrocarbon on Earth (that you’ve probably never heard of).
The United Auto Workers had surprising company on the picket lines.
2023-10-0906 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for September 24, 2023Drought Is Drawing Saltwater Upriver. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Drought in the Midwest and South has caused the Mississippi River to be so low that saltwater is flowing up from the Gulf of Mexico.
Is remote work better or worse for the environment? A new study breaks it down.
Biden has launched the “American Climate Corps” to train young people for careers in clean energy, conservation, and climate resiliency.
Niue wants you to sponsor its marine territory.
2023-09-2505 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for September 17, 2023Worried AI Is Taking Jobs? It’s Also Taking Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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A poet who wrote prophetically about Libya's failed state and infrastructure died in the floods that ravaged his city last week.
Dead zones occur worldwide in oceans, but thanks to climate change, now they're also happening in rivers.
Artificial intelligence is slurping up text, images, video—and water.
"Gimme Shelter"—just not a bus shelter.
2023-09-1806 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for September 10, 2023Telling Plastic to Fork Off. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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After water, it's the most used natural resource, and it's not being replenished.
Get rid of a dam on the Colorado River? Some farmers say Yes.
Climate change is causing water pipes to rupture.
There's a fork in the road when ordering takeout.
2023-09-1105 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for September 3, 2023The Push to Privatize Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The U.S. is facing a slow-rolling crisis over access to clean, safe drinking water—and a new report recommends privatization.
Given the number of climate disasters this year, FEMA is running low on money.
Rapid shifts from drought to downpour are occurring more often.
A fly lands in your glass of wine—should you drink it?
2023-09-0406 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for August 27, 2023As Climate Disasters Increase, So Do Government Subsidies for Fossil Fuels. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Iconic birds could go extinct by the end of the century because of global warming.
Despite numerous climate disasters from wildfires to floods, governments around the world are subsidizing fossil fuels.
As the planet heats up, the Panama Canal's future is no longer a lock.
Researchers find that coffee can add a kick to concrete.
2023-08-2805 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for August 20, 2023Planting Rocks to Crush Climate Change. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The Maui wildfires are bringing attention to historic water disputes on the island.
Recent research shows that people exposed to wildfire smoke have an increased risk of developing dementia.
This popular plant could be a natural pesticide.
Planting trees can help to mitigate the climate crisis, but according to new research, we should also be planting...rocks.
2023-08-2106 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for August 13, 2023Actually, Contrails Can Be Bad. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Long after the fires are extinguished, residents of Maui will be facing lingering environmental toxins.
An ecological time bomb was defused, preserving one of Earth’s largest marine ecosystems.
From “acidification” to “tipping point”—how sign language is adapting to climate change.
Why companies are trying to eliminate contrails.
2023-08-1406 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for August 6, 2023Your Next Winter Coat Could Help Store Carbon. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is under way.
Potentially dangerous pathogens locked away in permafrost for thousands of years could be released as the planet warms.
This “electrified cement” could charge EVs as they drive along a road.
How your next puffy coat could help save the planet.
2023-08-0706 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for July 30, 2023How “Project 2025” Could Eviscerate Climate Action. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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It's not a matter of if, but when, a crucial ocean current that affects weather around the planet could collapse, new research says.
Republicans have concocted a plan to dismantle climate policies in the U.S.
Extreme heat in Arizona is causing iconic Saguaro cacti to lose arms, tilt to one side, or collapse entirely.
An offshore wind farm...that’s for the birds.
2023-07-3106 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for July 23, 2023A Different Kind of Climate Change Is Happening Under Your Feet. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The oceans are in hot water with record high temperatures because of global warming.
“Underground climate change” is occurring at an alarming rate.
AI could be a force for good in the oceans.
Amsterdam tells tourists they call a “plague of locusts” to just stay away.
2023-07-2406 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for July 16, 2023Where’s Crawford Lake—and Why Should You Care? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Canada calls for a moratorium on seabed mining, as a ten-day conference is under way to consider regulations.
Mud at the bottom of a Canadian lake shows we're in a dangerous new epoch caused by humans.
According to new research, climate change is turning the ocean green.
Using “molecular scissors” to make paper that's better for the environment.
2023-07-1706 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for July 9, 2023Painkillers Are Derived from Crude Oil—but That Could Change. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Nearly half of homes in the U.S. have PFAS compounds—the so-called “forever chemicals”—coming out of their faucets.
Japan’s plan to release contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean got the go-ahead last week.
In what's been dubbed the “Death Star” Bill, workers in Texas might not be allowed to take water breaks when it's hot.
Common painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are derived from crude oil, but researchers just m...
2023-07-1006 minH2ORadioThe Potentially Everlasting Life of a BottleWhat happens to that beer bottle after you put it in the recycling bin? Jamie Sudler of H2O Radio followed a bottle and learned what happens in Denver.
2023-06-1506 minH2ORadioSpot On—Getting the Ground Truth About Severe WeatherIt’s summer, and along with barbecues, beach days, and gardening, it’s the time of year for severe storms. Although the National Weather Service has many forecasting tools at its disposal, there are blind spots where alerting the public about hazardous situations can be hard to achieve. That’s where “SKYWARN®” comes in.
2023-06-1506 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for June 11, 2023Why Curly-Haired People Are Cooler. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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A Ukrainian official is calling the destruction of the Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River, “ecocide.”
El Niño + climate change = record heat (scientists fear).
Eating this ocean creature can help stave off type 2 diabetes, a new study found.
Curly hair allowed early humans to stay cool and conserve water.
2023-06-1206 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for June 4, 2023They Knew the Dangers—but Hid Them from the Public. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Manufacturers of PFAS compounds took a page from the tobacco playbook and hid the dangers of so-called “forever chemicals.”
Arizona will limit new housing construction in the Phoenix area, as groundwater supplies shrink.
Cars and trucks contain a hidden source of pollution beyond what's coming from tailpipes.
Weevils are not evil.
2023-06-0506 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for May 28, 2023The Supreme Court Hangs the Clean Water Act Out to Dry. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Even conservative justice Brett Kavanaugh thinks the Sackett case that sacks wetlands protections went too far.
The recent Colorado River “deal” is short on details and may not be enough to save the iconic river.
The Montreal Protocol had an amazing—and unexpected—side effect.
How seagulls decide what foods to steal from our picnics.
2023-05-2906 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for May 21, 2023Footprints You Leave on the Beach Contain Your DNA. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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There is nearly a 100-percent chance that at least one of the next five years will be the warmest ever recorded.
More than half of the world’s largest lakes have shrunk over the past three decades.
“Human genetic bycatch” is setting off alarm bells.
A house made from diapers can help fight climate change.
2023-05-2205 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for May 14, 2023Getting the Lead Out—with Sponges. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Wildfires continue to burn in Alberta, Canada, as a “heat dome” develops over the region.
A newly developed sponge can pull lead and other toxic metals out of water.
How hammerhead sharks “hold their breath” on deep dives.
Scientists discover why you may be the unlucky one mosquitoes devour at a barbecue.
2023-05-1505 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for May 7, 2023When a Dustup Is a Good Thing. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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When it doesn't rain in Spain, Europe feels the pain.
How dust can help mitigate climate change.
As Kermit the Frog would tell you, it’s not easy being green. The FTC says it should be for consumers—but not for imposters.
Scientists are “gobsmacked” by all the benefits this plant provides.
2023-05-0806 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for April 30, 2023How Climate Change Means More Pirates. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Average sea surface temperatures are the warmest they've been in modern history, rising faster than climate forecasts.
As sea ice shrinks in the Arctic Ocean and shipping routes open, vessels are facing an unexpected obstacle.
How the conflict in Sudan can gum up the delivery of your Coke or Pepsi.
Why warmer oceans are creating more pirates.
2023-05-0105 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for April 23, 2023How “Crustivoltaics” Could Restore Arid Lands. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Replacing lead pipes with PVC? A new report says that's leaping from the frying pan into fire.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now so big and permanent that creatures are making it their home.
There's a “SeaChange” in fighting climate change.
Desert “biocrusts” have a brighter future with this new system.
2023-04-2406 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for April 16, 2023How Penguins Dump on Climate Change. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
Headlines:
While states continue to negotiate, the feds released possible plans for Colorado River cuts.
New climate research says there will be substantially wetter rain and snow days in the future—and “flash droughts.”
Lavish lifestyles of the wealthy use a lot of water—and according to a new study, they do so at the expense of the poor.
Penguins are ironing out climate change—until they can't.
2023-04-1705 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for April 9, 2023A New Twist in the Climate Change Story. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The Colorado River Basin benefited from this past winter's precipitation but will need several years of the same to recover.
How storing water in aquifers can heat and cool buildings.
Climate change is shifting twisters east of tornado alley.
Why Major League Baseball will have more home runs in the future.
2023-04-1006 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for April 2, 2023A Grueling Sporting Event Is Doing Science. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The UN voted to send climate change issues to the World Court.
Despite studies showing the potential dangers of seabed mining, the process could soon move forward.
The “lung function” of the cold, oxygen-rich water near Antarctica could collapse within 30 years.
The world's toughest and longest sailing race is doing critical ocean science.
2023-04-0305 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for March 26, 2023Everything Everywhere All at Once. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The IPCC says their latest report is their final warning on the climate crisis—yet, still offers hope.
The Biden administration has announced land and water protections plus its Ocean Climate Action Plan.
Want to save caterpillars? Here's how.
Instant beer? Yup, just add water.
2023-03-2705 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for March 19, 2023The Looming Threat of “Phosphogeddon.” That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The failure of Silicon Valley Bank could affect the fight against climate change.
A first-of-its-kind report on the world’s water resources contains a dire warning.
We are facing a shortage of an element critical to life on Earth.
Ever heard of mycoforestry? The practice could produce food—and combat climate change.
2023-03-2006 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for March 12, 2023One Hundred Days of Solitude…Under the Sea. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Atmospheric rivers can now be ranked globally like hurricanes for their intensity and duration.
Hasta la vista, La Niña.
Freddy—"like a B-reel horror movie that never ends."
If all goes according to plan, this professor hopes to “come out superhuman.”
2023-03-1306 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for March 5, 2023High Hopes for the High Seas. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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After 20 years of talks, countries have agreed to a historic treaty to protect the high seas.
A new study says a dirty ocean can mean dirty air for coastal communities.
Here's a reason your strawberries might look red and plump but taste meh.
Many insects pee, but this one bug is a smartass at getting rid of its urine.
2023-03-0605 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for February 26, 2023William Shakespeare…Eco Warrior? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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The first anniversary of the war in Ukraine has passed, and its effects on people and the environment will last for generations to come.
There are new concerns about contaminants from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that stay in the ground for a long time.
A new book says Shakespeare was an environmentalist, tackling issues like overfishing, mining, and the fur trade.
Attention, clowns! Balloons are no laughing matter in this town.
2023-02-2706 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for February 19, 2023Whales Are Wailing Less and Fighting More. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Water contamination concerns linger two weeks after the train derailment in eastern Ohio.
Urban dwellers in the Colorado River Basin have reduced their water footprint.
If you haven’t heard of biochar, that may soon change.
Male whales are changing their tune when it comes to finding love.
2023-02-2006 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for February 12, 2023How the Super Bowl Could Power Your Next Flight. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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As profits roll in, oil giants double down on fossil fuels.
Canada joined other nations in putting the brakes on this controversial ocean activity.
So-called “glacial lake outburst floods” threaten millions of people worldwide.
How chicken wings from the Super Bowl will take flight.
2023-02-1305 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for February 5, 2023The Last Straw for Plastics. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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California refuses to agree with other basin states about Colorado River reductions.
The Great Lakes have a way to stop drought-stricken Western states that might be eyeing their water.
When life imitates art—minus the zombies.
The debate over straws...sucks, but there might be a way to sip sustainably.
2023-02-0606 minH2ORadioThis Week in Water for January 29, 2023How to Help Poor Countries Protect Nature. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.
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Biden protects the most heavily visited wilderness area in the U.S.
It’s being called an “environmental nightmare”—but the perpetrators may never be caught.
Buildings, like people, could one day put on layers to keep warm and then peel them off when it gets too hot.
This country, which is awash in biodiversity but sinking in debt, just struck a win-win deal.
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