Half of the water flowing through regional river basins starts in so-called ephemeral streams. Last year, the Supreme Court curtailed federal protections for these waterways.
Tag: Water Pollution
Chemical Makers Sue Over Rule to Rid Water of ‘Forever Chemicals’
Industry groups said the E.P.A. had exceeded its authority in requiring the drinking-water cleanup. The chemicals, known as PFAS, are linked to cancer and health risks.
Damages From PFAS Lawsuits Could Surpass Asbestos, Industry Lawyers Warn
At an industry presentation about dangerous “forever chemicals,” lawyers predicted a wave of lawsuits that could dwarf asbestos litigation, audio from the event revealed.
Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing?
Technically, it exists. But here’s what to think about when shopping.
10 Big Biden Environmental Rules, and What They Mean
Asbestos, “forever” chemicals, E.V.s and endangered species. Here’s what 10 new rules cover, and why the administration has been churning them out.
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Pervasive in Water Worldwide, Study Finds
A global survey found harmful levels even in water samples taken far any obvious source of contamination.
Why Is Mercury Stubbornly High in Tuna? Researchers Might Have an Answer.
Old accumulations of the toxic metal in the deep sea are circulating into shallower waters where the fish feed, new research found.
Food and Water Grow Scarce in Gaza Amid Israeli Siege and Strikes
Residents wait in line for hours for bread and water, with fights sometimes breaking out. The United Nations has called the situation a humanitarian catastrophe.
Drought in Spain Leaves Villagers Fearing a Drier Future
Residents of Pozoblanco and 22 other villages in the country’s south have had to get their drinking water from tankers since April, when the reservoir serving the area dried up.
Photos: Life Under the Bombs in Khan Younis, Gaza
Civilians in Gaza face an unending nightmare of airstrikes and deprivation — if they manage to survive.