Fukushima's water release: what we know
Japan has announced plans to release wastewater from the stricken Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant into the ocean starting Thursday.
Environment
Aug 22, 2023
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Appalachian drinking water quality and health data lacking, study finds
Faced with a drought of data concerning Appalachian drinking water quality and resulting health outcomes, researchers dug deeply to find what trickles they could.
Environment
Jun 21, 2023
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More than 50 chemicals discovered in water off Hampshire and West Sussex coasts
An ongoing study looking at water quality in and around Chichester and Langstone harbors has revealed high levels of potentially harmful chemicals.
Environment
Jun 9, 2023
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Biological cleanup discovered for certain 'forever chemicals'
University of California, Riverside, chemical and environmental engineering scientists have identified two species of bacteria found in soil that break down a class of stubborn "forever chemicals," giving hope for low-cost ...
Environment
May 31, 2023
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Porous crystals made from plant extracts purify water from pharmaceutical pollutants
Researchers from Stockholm University have developed porous crystals made from pomegranate extract to capture and degrade pharmaceutical molecules found in local municipal wastewater. The research is published in the scientific ...
Materials Science
May 15, 2023
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Metal-filtering sponge removes lead from water
Northwestern University engineers have developed a new sponge that can remove metals—including toxic heavy metals like lead and critical metals like cobalt—from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind.
Nanomaterials
May 11, 2023
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Dead rivers, flaming lakes: India's sewage failure
Mohammed Azhar holds his baby niece next to a storm drain full of plastic and stinking black sludge, testament to India's failure to treat nearly two-thirds of its urban sewage.
Environment
May 3, 2023
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Contaminated drinking water alerts cause up to 10% school absence rates in Jackson, Mississippi
When a team led by researchers from Brown University's School of Public Health tried to gather data about the health effects of the longstanding water contamination crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, little was available, even ...
Environment
Apr 13, 2023
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What amphibians can tell us about water quality
Whether it occurs through the discharge of nutrients from agricultural operations into local streams or the discardment of plastic into the ocean, water pollution can negatively impact both human and environmental health. ...
Ecology
Apr 12, 2023
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French govt says 'no health risk' from pesticide in water
The French government said Friday there was "no health risk" from traces of a banned pesticide which were revealed in drinking water by a study from the country's consumer safety watchdog.
Environment
Apr 6, 2023
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