pollution

Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.

Invisible Threats: Understanding Water Contaminants in the U.S.

Clean water is essential for life, yet millions of Americans unknowingly consume contaminants through their drinking water. From lead to…

6 days ago
High levels of microplastics in human brains appear to be increasingHigh levels of microplastics in human brains appear to be increasing

High levels of microplastics in human brains appear to be increasing

Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing…

4 weeks ago
Water Quality and ProtectionWater Quality and Protection

Water Quality and Protection

Photo: A harmful algal bloom in Milford Lake, Kansas, made the water appear bright green. Kansas Department ofHealth and Environment…

2 months ago
Scathing report released detailing Navy’s handling of Red Hill fuel spillScathing report released detailing Navy’s handling of Red Hill fuel spill

Scathing report released detailing Navy’s handling of Red Hill fuel spill

The Inspector General of the Department of Defense released some scathing reports Thursday over the Navy’s handling of the jet…

4 months ago
LAist: New study raises questions about heavy metals in fire retardantsLAist: New study raises questions about heavy metals in fire retardants

LAist: New study raises questions about heavy metals in fire retardants

Over the past decade, about 67 million gallons of fire retardant have been dropped on wildfires across California, according to…

4 months ago