Q&A: Earth scientist discusses the shrinking waters of the Colorado River
Key agreements in the "Law of the River," which encompasses more than 100 years of regulations, laws, court decisions and more focused on managing the Colorado River, are set to expire next year.
Bookman: Flushing federal systems down toilet could return Georgia to days of foul water and air
Our lives rely on systems. Flush the toilet, the sewage system takes it away. Flip an electrical switch, the lights turn on.
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State looks to reclassify Harlem River to encourage swimming despite continued sewage overflows
After decades of efforts to improve the Harlem River’s water quality, the state is considering upgrading its class designation.
Whistleblower reveals oil giant's 'awful' pollution
Andrés Olarte, the whistleblower who has shared the company's data, says pollution by the firm dates back many years. He ...
Poison in Zambia’s lifeline
About 60% of Zambia’s 20 million people live in the Kafue River basin and depend on it in some way as a source of fishing, ...
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Wastewater treatment plant operators argue they’re not responsible for border sewage pollution crisis
Residents of the border city of Imperial Beach claim Veolia failed to stop dumping sewage into the Pacific Ocean and local ...
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PHC seeks report about environmental degradation in Peshawar area
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court on Wednesday sought detailed report from provincial secretary of environment about ...
Appoint nodal officer to coordinate with all departments to prevent pollution of Vaigai river, HC to TN
MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to appoint a nodal officer to ...
Map streams discharging waste water into Panchganga river: Kolhapur collector to KMC
Kolhapur: District collector Amol Yedge has told Kolhapur Municipal Corporation to map all streams discharging wastewater ...
Europe's 'most polluted river' that's so dirty it contains paracetamol and caffeine
More than 200 rivers around the world have been analysed to reveal the water quality and what lurks beneath the surface.
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A river ‘died’ overnight in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine
Acid spill at Zambian copper mine owned by a Chinese company contaminates major river, threatening millions. Authorities fear long-term damage to environment.