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Understanding Orphan Wells and Their Threat to Water Sources

Image Credit: J.J. Gouin/Shutterstock.com Orphan wells pose significant environmental and health risks, as they can contaminate water sources with toxic…

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PFAS-chomping bacteria kill some ‘forever chemicals,’ scientists say

Photo: University of California Riverside researchers Yujie Men and Bosen Jin have identified bacteria that's able to break down some…

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EPIC to honor local watershed advocate

Petey Brucker is pictured collecting otolith bones for fisheries researchers from spawned-out spring chinook salmon in the Trinity Alps Wilderness,…

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Heavy water year lets wildlife thrive on Kern Water Bank grounds

The goal is to be able to preserve and store water during wet years for use during years of drought.…

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Rising groundwater threatens thousands of toxic sites in the Bay Area

As climate change brings devastating storms and rising tides to California, many coastal communities face another threat, one that’s hidden…

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