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The EPA can’t wait to reopen the mine that poisoned North IdahoThe EPA can’t wait to reopen the mine that poisoned North Idaho

The EPA can’t wait to reopen the mine that poisoned North Idaho

Photo: Tubbs Hill on Lake Coeur d'Alene. - Kyle Johnson for Bloomberg Businessweek The Bunker Hill Mine deposited 75 million…

6 years ago
Eelgrass wasting disease has new enemies: Drones and artificial intelligenceEelgrass wasting disease has new enemies: Drones and artificial intelligence

Eelgrass wasting disease has new enemies: Drones and artificial intelligence

When infected with eelgrass wasting disease, blades of eelgrass develop black and brown splotches ('lesions') that can spread and kill…

7 years ago
What’s Best for Kids: Bottled Water or Fountains?What’s Best for Kids: Bottled Water or Fountains?

What’s Best for Kids: Bottled Water or Fountains?

Tap water may be better for kids than sugary sodas, but many schools have lead-contaminated water (file photo). This story…

7 years ago
United States: Water deficits to diminish in the SW, surpluses ahead for FLUnited States: Water deficits to diminish in the SW, surpluses ahead for FL

United States: Water deficits to diminish in the SW, surpluses ahead for FL

United States: Water deficits to diminish in the Southwest, surpluses ahead for Florida The Big Picture The 12-month forecast indicates…

7 years ago
Washington state to use dog to detect invasive mussels on boatsWashington state to use dog to detect invasive mussels on boats

Washington state to use dog to detect invasive mussels on boats

This photo provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows a group of zebra mussels. Government officials are cracking down…

7 years ago